Gelinas & Ward LLP Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 27, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a law firm nationally recognized for its work on behalf of consumers in data privacy and cybersecurity matters, announces it is investigating a data breach involving Gelinas & Ward LLP. This breach, which was filed with the Attorney General of Maine on June 26, 2025, involves the unauthorized copying of sensitive personal information belonging to Maine residents.
According to the official notice, Gelinas & Ward discovered suspicious activity within its network on or around November 6, 2024. A forensic investigation revealed that on that date, an unauthorized party accessed and copied certain files and folders from the firm’s systems. A thorough review of the affected files, completed on or about February 24, 2025, confirmed that personal information — including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment card information, account numbers, and dates of birth — was involved.
Written notice has been provided to affected individuals, including six Maine residents. Gelinas & Ward has reported the incident to federal law enforcement and is taking further steps to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure. The firm is also offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Gelinas & Ward took adequate measures to safeguard sensitive data and whether impacted individuals have legal recourse under state or federal privacy laws. Individuals who received a notice or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact the firm.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Payment card information
- Account numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Gelinas & Ward LLP?
Gelinas & Ward LLP is a law firm specializing in commercial real estate, estate planning, corporate acquisitions and sales, and estate administration. They represent individuals and businesses in these areas, including those involved in real estate purchases, business acquisitions, commercial lending, and estate planning. They are based in Central Massachusetts and have a strong presence in Worcester and Middlesex counties.
If you believe your data may have been impacted or would like to learn more about your rights, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com