Official Case FileMA · Jul 22, 2025

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP Data Security Incident

Investigation Open

Reported to the MA Attorney General on July 22, 2025.

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About This Security Incident

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a MA state filing, Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing financial account information and payment data. Legal proceedings relating to this breach are ongoing.

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP was required under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) to implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information it collected. When those measures fail and personal data is exposed to unauthorized parties, the law provides remedies for affected individuals — regardless of whether those individuals have yet experienced fraud or identity theft as a direct result.

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP appears to be a law firm based on its corporate naming convention. In the regular course of providing legal services, firms of this type typically collect and store sensitive personal and professional data, including client contact information, Social Security numbers, confidential case or matter files, and associated financial records. In 2025, the organization officially reported a security incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding a data compromise. If you received a data breach notification letter from Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP, it means your personal information may have been exposed during this incident. This page provides an overview of the event and outlines the specific data types potentially impacted.
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Case Facts & Filing Record

State Filed
MA
Date Reported to AG
Jul 22, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Filing Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameContact InformationSocial Security NumberCase or Matter InformationFinancial Information
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Risk Analysis — Exposed Data

Based on the data types reported in this filing, affected individuals face the following specific risks:

Identity Theftcritical

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

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Check Your Eligibility

Under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), you may have a legal claim against Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
  • Your information was held by Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP in MA
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Applicable law: This breach was reported under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), which establishes your right to seek damages from Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP.

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What the Law Gives You — Compensation Available

01
Lost Time & Remediation Costs

The hours spent responding to a data breach — canceling accounts, contacting credit bureaus, updating passwords, and investigating fraud — represent compensable economic harm in data breach litigation.

02
Identity Theft Protection Costs

Once your SSN is exposed, protection becomes an ongoing expense. Plaintiffs in data breach settlements have recovered costs for credit freezes, identity protection subscriptions, and time spent dealing with fraudulent accounts — sometimes covering multiple years of exposure.

03
Banking & Account Fees

Fees charged to close and reopen accounts, issue replacement cards, or dispute fraudulent transactions are recoverable in data breach litigation. So are the costs of overdrafts, late payments, and credit damage caused by unauthorized activity.

04
Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP?

No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

Received a notification letter from Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP?

Read our dedicated guide — what the letter means and exactly what to do.

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Source: State Attorney General filing, MA

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