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Buist Byars & Taylor Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Buist Byars & Taylor LLC data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Buist Byars & Taylor
Buist Byars & Taylor LLC is a boutique law firm based in the Charleston area, with offices in Mount Pleasant and Johns Island, South Carolina.
In addition to real estate, the firm handles a range of legal matters including property litigation, tax and estate planning, probate, business law, community association law, title insurance defense, civil litigation, land use and zoning, foreclosure intervention and defense, alternative dispute resolution and intellectual property.
What Happened?
In February 2026, Buist Byars & Taylor LLC experienced a cyber event that resulted in unauthorized access to files stored in its computer environment.
The investigation, conducted with third-party forensic specialists, determined that files were accessed or copied by an unauthorized actor between Jan. 14 and Feb. 13, 2026. The firm completed its review of the impacted files around July 16, 2026, and began notifying affected individuals shortly thereafter.
The breach affected individuals in several states, including at least 1,669 in South Carolina, 12 in Massachusetts, three in New Hampshire and two in Vermont.
The types of information exposed in this incident are significant and include the following:
Information Exposed:
- Driver's licenses
- Financial account information including credit/ debit account info
- Financial account codes
- Government ID numbers
- Health records
- Social Security numbers
- Names
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Buist Byars & Taylor LLC data breach. If your information was exposed, you may have a legal right to compensation for the risks and harm you have experienced.
Completing the below form is the first step to joining a lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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