Foley & Lardner Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Foley & Lardner has confirmed that certain files on its network were accessed without authorization between April 17 and April 22 2025. If you received a data-breach notification dated December 23 2025, you may be entitled to complimentary identity-protection services and potential legal remedies. Contact our team today to discuss your rights at no cost.

Incident Timeline

• Breach window: April 17 – April 22 2025
• Incident discovered: April 28 2025
• Forensic review completed: December 18 2025
• Consumer notices mailed: December 23 2025
• Enrollment deadline for IDX services: March 23 2026

What Happened

According to the firm’s notice to the Maine Attorney General, Foley & Lardner became aware of suspicious activity on April 28 2025 and immediately engaged external cybersecurity specialists. The investigation determined that a limited subset of files was accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party. An in-depth data review identified personal information within those files, prompting written notification to affected individuals. The firm reports no evidence of misuse since the incident.

Data Exposed

The review confirmed that the impacted files contained:

• Name
• Additional personal data elements referenced individually in each letter

Response Measures

• Engaged external cybersecurity and data-review specialists
• Implemented additional security safeguards
• Notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Offering complimentary identity-protection services through IDX, which include credit monitoring, dark-web monitoring, a $1 million identity-fraud reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity-theft recovery

Next Steps for Affected Clients & Employees

If you received Foley & Lardner’s letter, consider taking these actions promptly:

• Enroll in the free IDX identity-protection services before the March 23 2026 deadline.
• Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unfamiliar activity.
• Preserve the breach letter and any related receipts; they may be useful if you pursue a claim.
• Consult a data-breach attorney to evaluate compensation options for time spent and potential losses.

Company Overview

Foley & Lardner, LLP (Foley & Lardner) is an international law firm founded in 1842 and headquartered at the U.S. Bank Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

• Industry: Law Practice
• Employees: 1,003
• Website: foley.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/foley-&-lardner-llp
• Facebook: facebook.com/foleylardner
• Instagram: @foleyandlardner
• Twitter / X: @FoleyandLardner
• YouTube: youtube.com/foleyandlardnerllp

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Foley & Lardner — what should I do?

Follow the instructions in the notice, enroll in the free IDX services by March 23 2026, monitor your accounts, and contact a data-breach attorney to discuss potential claims.

How do I submit a claim related to the Foley & Lardner data breach?

Gather your breach letter, any evidence of fraud or time spent addressing the incident, and consult with counsel experienced in privacy-rights litigation to explore compensation options.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Foley & Lardner?

Eligibility depends on factors such as receipt of the breach notice and any resulting losses. A qualified attorney can evaluate your situation and advise on next steps.

What information did the Foley & Lardner breach expose?

The firm confirmed exposure of names plus additional personal data elements specified in each individual letter.

Did Foley & Lardner offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Foley & Lardner is providing complimentary IDX credit monitoring, dark-web monitoring, a $1 million fraud-loss reimbursement policy, and identity-theft recovery services. The notice does not state the exact duration.

How many people were affected by the Foley & Lardner breach?

The total number of impacted individuals was not disclosed in the Maine filing.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Foley & Lardner?

You can download the letter filed with the Maine Attorney General directly here or via the button above.