Lawyers’ Mutual Data Breach: Names & SSNs Exposed

On May 20, 2025, Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company of California, a provider of professional liability insurance for California attorneys, experienced a major cybersecurity breach. An investigation revealed that a threat actor gained access to and may have acquired files containing sensitive consumer information.

The company discovered that personally identifiable information (PII) may have been taken from its computer network on Oct. 9, 2025. An investigation concluded on or around Nov. 3, 2025, which determined that the breach may have affected more than 6,747 individuals across the U.S. The cyber security incident was disclosed to the California and Maine Attorney Generals' offices on Nov. 14, 2025.

The cybersecurity breach may have exposed sensitive information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.

Lawyers’ Mutual's response

In response to the breach, Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company of California engaged cybersecurity professionals to investigate the incident and took steps to contain the unauthorized activity. The company also notified law enforcement about the breach. The company has also notified affected individuals and is offering offering complimentary 12 to 24-month credit monitoring and identity theft protection though IDX.

If you receive a data breach notice from Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company of California you may want to:

• Sign up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, offered by the company.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

The company has also established a dedicated assistance line for individuals with questions at 1-833-775-6518, available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT.