Charles P. Elliott, P.C. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
May 29, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Charles P. Elliott, P.C. data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information that was reported to the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the notice, Charles P. Elliott, P.C. learned on or about October 10, 2025, that an unauthorized party had accessed a limited number of systems within its network. The unauthorized access reportedly occurred between September 29, 2025, and September 30, 2025. The law firm immediately launched an investigation, secured its network, and engaged third-party cybersecurity professionals to assist with the response. After a forensic investigation and manual document review, Charles P. Elliott determined on May 14, 2026, that certain personal information may have been impacted.
The information potentially exposed includes individuals’ names and sensitive personal information maintained by the firm.
Data breaches involving law firms are particularly concerning because legal organizations often maintain highly confidential personal, financial, healthcare, and case-related information belonging to clients, employees, and third parties.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Charles P. Elliott, P.C. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Charles P. Elliott data breach.
Charles P. Elliott reported that it contained and secured its network environment and is offering affected individuals complimentary identity monitoring and credit monitoring services through Kroll.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Charles P. Elliott data breach or who believe their personal information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Charles P. Elliott, P.C.?
Charles P. Elliott, P.C. is a family-owned accounting and forensic fraud investigation firm based in the Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area (with locations in Cheltenham and Quakertown).
Individuals affected by the Charles P. Elliott data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com