William C. Smith and Company Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
January 15, 2026– Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving William C. Smith and Company, following a notification filed with the Maine Attorney General.
According to the filing, William C. Smith and Company identified suspicious activity on its computer network on or about May 18, 2025. An investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems between May 5, 2025, and May 18, 2025, and took some files. The review process was completed on October 21, 2025.
The information potentially involved includes individuals’ names and Social Security numbers. Written notice was provided to individuals on or about January 12, 2026. The company also reported that complimentary credit monitoring services were offered through Experian.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether William C. Smith and Company implemented reasonable data security measures, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is William C. Smith and Company?
William C. Smith and Company (WC Smith) is a multidisciplinary real estate firm in the Washington, D.C. area, focused on property development, management, and brokerage for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights by calling 1-800-237-1277 or emailing info@federmanlaw.com.