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Fried Frank 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 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (Fried Frank) 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 Fried Frank
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (Fried Frank) is an international law practice headquartered in New York City. The firm employs approximately 750-800 lawyers and maintains offices in New York, Washington, D.C., London, Frankfurt and Brussels.
Founded in 1890, Fried Frank has a long history of advising major corporations, investment funds, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal matters.
What Happened?
On Oct. 27, 2025, Fried Frank discovered that a single user account had been compromised by an unauthorized third party. This attacker was able to use the account to copy files from a shared network drive.
The breach occurred between Oct. 23, 2025, and the early morning of Oct. 28, 2025. Upon learning of the incident, Fried Frank contained the breach, blocked further unauthorized access, engaged outside data security experts and reported the matter to law enforcement.
A total of 46,602 people in the United States were affected by this breach, including 72 in Maine and 1,391 in Massachusetts. The company began notifying affected individuals in writing on Jan. 30, 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Driver's licenses
- Financial account information
- Social security numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, you have important rights and options.
First, it is crucial to remain vigilant by monitoring financial and online accounts for any suspicious activity. If any unusual activity is detected, change passwords and security questions immediately and notify the relevant financial institution.
Fried Frank is providing free credit and identity monitoring services for two years through Equifax, including fraud consultation and identity theft restoration. Affected individuals should activate these services as soon as possible using the instructions and activation code provided in the notice letter. These services offer credit monitoring, daily access to your Equifax credit report, WebScan notifications, automatic fraud alerts and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance coverage.
Additionally, consumers have the right to place a fraud alert or a security freeze on their credit files at no cost. This can help prevent unauthorized access to credit, loans or other services in their name. Contacting one of the three major credit reporting agencies allows you to request these protections.
If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, file a report with law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
You also have the right to request a free copy of your credit report annually and dispute any inaccurate or fraudulent information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Fried Frank data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue possible claims for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join others seeking justice, complete the below form to get started.
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