Ema Engineering & Consulting 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 EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. 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 EMA Engineering & Consulting

EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc., also known as Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc., is an engineering and consulting firm that has operated for over 50 years. Headquartered in Pflugerville, Texas, EMA provides services across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, with a workforce of more than 200 employees and several offices throughout these states.

The company specializes in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design, as well as technology consulting.

What Happened?

On May 7, 2026, a ransomware group known as PLAY claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting EMA Engineering & Consulting. The group announced on a dark web forum that they had obtained a variety of sensitive data, including private and personal confidential information, client documents, budget, payroll, IDs, taxes and financial information.

The attackers threatened to publish this data within days.

EMA reported the breach to the Texas Attorney General on July 1, 2026. According to the disclosure, the breach affected at least 455 individuals in Texas.

The company notified affected individuals via U.S. Mail.

Information Exposed:

• Names of individuals
• Social Security numbers

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If you were affected by the EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit seeking compensation for the exposure of your personal information. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are available to help you understand your rights and next steps.

To find out if you qualify, complete the below form to join the lawsuit and protect your interests.

Sources

• Texas Attorney General
• Dark web