Vernon Law Firm Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Vernon Law Firm clients and contacts were recently alerted to a security incident involving unauthorized access to employee email accounts. If you received a notice dated December 15, 2025, you may qualify for compensation and identity-theft protection benefits. Complete the free case-evaluation form on this page to understand your legal options.
Key Timeline of the Vernon Law Firm Breach
- February 3, 2025 — Suspicious activity detected in an employee email account; firm secured its email and network.
- Third-party forensic specialists engaged to investigate scope and impact.
- November 4, 2025 — Exhaustive review of affected mailboxes completed.
- December 15, 2025 — Written notices mailed to potentially affected individuals.
- December 17, 2025 — Incident reported to the Maine Attorney General.
What Information Was Involved?
According to the firm’s notice to the Maine Attorney General, the data potentially exposed included:
- First and last name
The investigation did not indicate any further categories of personal information, but the firm is advising recipients to stay vigilant and enroll in the complimentary monitoring services offered.
Complimentary Identity-Protection Services
To mitigate potential misuse of the data, The Vernon Law Firm, A Professional Association (“Vernon Law Firm”) is offering 12 months of Single-Bureau Credit Monitoring, Credit Report, and Credit Score services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, at no cost to affected individuals.
Enrollment details are provided in the mailed letter. Because of privacy laws, the firm cannot activate the service on behalf of recipients—you must complete the activation process yourself.
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)What Vernon Law Firm Is Doing
The firm states it has:
- Secured its email environment and broader network immediately upon discovery.
- Engaged independent cybersecurity specialists to conduct a full forensic investigation.
- Notified regulators and impacted individuals.
- Provided complimentary identity-monitoring resources and detailed fraud-prevention guidance.
Your Next Steps
- Enroll in the credit-monitoring service before the deadline printed in your letter.
- Review bank, credit-card, and other financial statements regularly for unauthorized activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file.
- Keep copies of any suspicious correspondence or transactions.
- Speak with a data-breach attorney to learn whether you qualify for monetary damages.
Company Overview
Below is a snapshot of public information about the breach entity.
- Website: vernonlaw.com
- Headquarters: 522 S. Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC, USA
- Industry: Legal Services
- Year Founded: 1933
- Facebook: facebook.com/Vernon-Law-Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
I received a data breach letter from Vernon Law Firm — what should I do?
Follow the instructions in the letter to activate the free Cyberscout credit-monitoring service, monitor your financial accounts for unusual activity, and consult a data-breach attorney to explore compensation options.
How do I submit a claim related to the Vernon Law Firm data breach?
You may complete the case-evaluation form on this page to have an attorney review your eligibility for a class-action or individual claim stemming from the incident.
What information did the Vernon Law Firm breach expose?
The notice states that names were present in the accessed email accounts. No additional personal data categories were confirmed as exposed.
Did Vernon Law Firm offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes. The firm is providing 12 months of Single-Bureau Credit Monitoring, Credit Report, and Credit Score services through Cyberscout at no cost.
How many people were affected by the Vernon Law Firm breach?
The total number of impacted individuals has not been disclosed in the public filing.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Vernon Law Firm?
You can download the notice directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the button above or by clicking here.
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