Stephen New & Associates Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 23, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating a data breach involving Stephen New & Associates, a West Virginia-based law firm, following reports that an unauthorized party gained access to sensitive information stored on its systems.
According to official notice, on or about October 8, 2024, Stephen New & Associates detected unauthorized access to a limited number of electronic files on its network. After discovering the breach, the firm promptly launched a comprehensive forensic investigation with the help of leading cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and extent of the incident.
On May 20, 2025, the investigation concluded that one or more of the compromised files may have contained personal information, including potentially sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, and other identifying details. While the firm states that there is no evidence that the information has been misused, it is offering affected individuals’ complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorksSM Credit 3B monitoring services.
As part of the recovery effort, Stephen New & Associates is providing impacted individuals with identity protection tools, guidance on placing fraud alerts and security freezes on their credit reports and contact information for relevant consumer protection agencies.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether the firm took appropriate steps to secure private data and is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of those whose information was exposed.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Stephen New & Associates?
Stephen New & Associates is a law firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases. They represent clients in various areas including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries.
Individuals who received a data breach notification from Stephen New & Associates—or believe their personal information may have been compromised—are encouraged to contact the firm to learn more about their legal options.
Contact Information:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com