Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

On October 6, 2025, Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law (“Wear Howell”) began notifying consumers that a February cyber-attack exposed personal information. If you received a breach letter, you may be entitled to compensation and free identity protection assistance. Complete the form on this page or call us to join the ongoing lawsuit investigation.

Key Takeaways

• Breach window: February 11 – 19, 2025
• Incident discovered: February 24, 2025
• Consumer notice mailed: October 6, 2025
• Data involved: Names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information (scope may vary by individual)
• Massachusetts residents affected: 8
• Free protection offered: Credit monitoring and identity-theft resolution through IDX
• Regulatory notice: Filed with the Vermont Attorney General (MA filing indicates 8 resident notifications)
• Law-enforcement: Federal Bureau of Investigation notified

What Happened

Wear Howell experienced an IT outage on February 24, 2025. An internal review supported by external cybersecurity experts confirmed that an unknown actor accessed the firm’s network between February 11 and February 19, 2025 and may have removed certain files. The company contained the intrusion promptly and began a forensic investigation.

A detailed file review concluded on September 3, 2025, revealing that records containing personal information were among the data affected. The firm then prepared formal notifications in accordance with state data-breach laws.

Information Involved

Updated regulatory filings show that, for the eight Massachusetts residents who were notified, the compromised data may have included Social Security numbers and financial account information in addition to names. Impacted individuals are encouraged to enroll in the complimentary identity-protection services and monitor financial statements closely.

Company Response

Immediately after detecting the incident, Wear Howell:

• Isolated affected systems and secured the IT environment.
• Engaged external cybersecurity specialists to investigate.
• Implemented enhanced security measures to reduce future risk.
• Reported the matter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and pledged full cooperation.

Your Next Steps

1. Activate IDX services: Follow the instructions in your letter to enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity-theft resolution program.
2. Check your statements: Review bank, credit-card, and insurance accounts for unfamiliar activity.
3. Place fraud alerts or credit freezes: Consider adding extra layers of protection with the major credit bureaus.
4. Document any fraud: Keep copies of suspicious transactions and communications—they may support a legal claim.
5. Join the lawsuit investigation: Submit your details on this page to explore reimbursement for time, out-of-pocket expenses, and future monitoring costs.

Company Overview

Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law is a Decatur, Alabama-based accounting firm serving businesses and individuals since 1951.

• Website: whsq.com
• Contact page: whsq.com/contact/
• Headquarters: 1323 Stratford Road S.E., Decatur, AL, USA
• Industry: Accounting
• Year founded: 1951
• Employees: 21
• Facebook: @wearhowell
• LinkedIn: Wear Howell on LinkedIn

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law data breach occur?

Investigators determined that an unauthorized actor infiltrated Wear Howell’s network between February 11 and 19, 2025, extracting files before the firm contained the incident.

What personal data was exposed in the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law breach?

The notice confirms that names were involved. For Massachusetts residents, the company reports that Social Security numbers and financial account information may also have been affected.

Is Wear Howell offering free credit monitoring?

Yes. The firm is providing complimentary credit-protection services through IDX. Enrollment instructions are included in each mailed notice.

Can I file a lawsuit over the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law data breach?

Potentially. Individuals whose information was compromised may seek compensation for identity-theft risks, lost time, and related expenses. Use the form on this page to learn more about your legal options.

Has the breach been reported to regulators?

Wear Howell submitted a disclosure to the Vermont Attorney General on October 6, 2025 and notified the FBI. A Massachusetts filing indicates eight resident notifications.

How do I protect myself after the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law breach?

Enroll in the IDX services, monitor financial and credit accounts, consider fraud alerts or freezes, and keep all documentation of suspicious activity.