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Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin 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 Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP 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 Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP
Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP is a certified public accounting firm based in South Carolina. Founded in 1959, the firm is one of the largest accounting practices in the Midlands region of the state.
The company provides a range of services including tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, business consulting, audit and assurance services and comprehensive financial planning. The firm serves individuals, corporations, public entities and nonprofit organizations.
What happened?
In April 2025, Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP experienced a cyberattack. On May 19, 2025, the company determined that an unauthorized actor had copied and/or downloaded files from their internal network on April 8, 2025.
The incident was later linked to the LYNX ransomware group, which claimed to have obtained 10 GB of the firm’s data and posted about the hack on the dark web on April 25, 2025. The total number of impacted individuals has not been release but is believed to include several thousand from multiple states.
Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin mailed notices to affected people on Sept. 25, 2025. The firm also posted a Notice of Data Security Incident on its own website on the same day.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license/State ID number
- Government identification number
- Passport number
- Taxpayer ID number
- Account number
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
- Financial account information
The breach was officially disclosed to state authorities in Texas, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Vermont and New Hampshire beginning on Sept. 25, 2025. Impacted individuals includes 416 Texas residents, 56 in Massachusetts, 49 in Maine, 19 New Hampshire residents and 15 in Montana.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin, LLP, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 months of free TransUnion Cyberscout single-bureau credit monitoring and identity protection services, provided by the firm.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for the exposure of your personal information. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of impacted individuals.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the form below.
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