Squire Patton Boggs Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 12, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Squire Patton Boggs data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, an international law firm, reported a data breach involving Social Security numbers. The breach was reported on October 8, 2026, and affected at least two Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The total number of individuals affected nationwide has not been disclosed.
The publicly available information does not identify when the incident occurred, how unauthorized access was obtained, or whether affected individuals are being offered credit monitoring or identity protection services.
Law firms maintain highly sensitive and confidential information belonging to clients, employees, and other individuals. The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, fraudulent account creation, tax fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Squire Patton Boggs implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information, whether appropriate security measures were in place, and whether additional precautions could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Squire Patton Boggs?
Squire Patton Boggs is a global law firm that provides full-range commercial, regulatory, litigation, and public policy legal services to businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide.
Individuals affected by the Squire Patton Boggs data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com