Brown, Jake & McDaniel Data Breach Investigation
Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C., a Tennessee legal services firm, was identified in state attorney general filing data concerning a reported hacking/IT incident affecting its network. The available record indicates that personal information may have been involved, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating the incident and its potential impact on affected individuals. If you received a notice or believe your information was involved, fill out the secure contact form on this page to ask whether you may qualify to pursue a claim.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Entity Involved: Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C. (Legal Services)
- Incident Type: Hacking/IT Incident
- Date of Incident: January 13, 2026 to January 21, 2026
- Discovery Date: January 20, 2026
- Official Notice Date: Not provided in the available structured filing record
- Exposed Information: Names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers
- Affected Population: 43,605 individuals total
What Happened?
Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C. was identified in state attorney general filing data concerning a reported cybersecurity event involving its network. According to that regulatory record, the incident activity occurred between January 13 and January 21, 2026. The event was categorized as a hacking/IT incident, and a South Carolina consumer notice was publicly listed on September 3, 2026. A Texas consumer notice was reported on September 4, 2026, and noted that affected individuals have already been mailed.
The currently available record does not establish the precise method used to access the network, whether information was copied, whether a third party was involved, or whether any personal information has been misused. It also does not provide a separate discovery date or a valid official notice date. Accordingly, the matter is best described as a reported cybersecurity incident that may have affected personal information. Recipients should review any individualized notice they receive because it may contain details specific to their information and available protections.
What Information Was Exposed?
The Texas state attorney general filing data identifies names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers as information that may have been involved. The filing does not indicate that every data category was affected for every individual. These identifiers can potentially be used for identity theft, fraudulent account applications, or attempts to impersonate affected people.
Because the affected entity provides legal services, recipients should also watch for messages that imitate a law office, request confidential documents, change invoice or wire-payment instructions, or seek employee tax information. The record does not state that financial account credentials, legal files, or tax records were exposed, so recipients should not assume that unlisted information was involved.
What Should You Do Next?
- Review and preserve your notice: Read any letter or email carefully, confirm that it is authentic, and retain copies of the notice, envelope, and related communications. Record unusual account activity and the time spent responding to the incident.
- Freeze your credit: Consider placing free security freezes with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze can make it more difficult for someone to open a new credit account using your identity.
- Check your credit reports and accounts: Obtain reports through AnnualCreditReport.com and examine them for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries, addresses, or collections. Continue monitoring bank, credit card, benefits, and tax-related accounts for suspicious activity.
- Be alert for professional-services scams: Verify unexpected requests involving invoices, retainers, wire transfers, legal documents, passwords, or tax forms through a trusted telephone number. Do not rely on contact details or payment instructions contained in an unsolicited message.
- Document harm and evaluate your options: Save receipts, credit correspondence, fraud reports, and evidence of financial loss or identity misuse. If you want to ask whether you may qualify to pursue a claim, submit the secure contact form on this page for a confidential review.
Your Legal Rights
Individuals whose personal information may have been involved could have rights under federal or state privacy, data security, consumer-protection, or breach-notification laws. The rights available depend on factors such as residency, the information affected, the adequacy and timing of notice, and whether the incident caused documented loss or other legally recognized harm.
Potential remedies may include reimbursement for certain losses, compensation for time spent addressing identity theft, statutory damages where authorized, or changes to security practices. The availability of any claim cannot be determined from a regulatory filing alone. Preserve notices and evidence, and consider speaking with a qualified attorney because legal deadlines may apply. This general information is not individualized legal advice.
Why Hire Strauss Borrelli PLLC?
The firm helps individuals understand cybersecurity notices, assess whether their information may have been affected, and evaluate potential options under applicable privacy and consumer-protection laws. Its attorneys can review available records, explain the legal process, and pursue appropriate relief where the facts and law support a claim. Contacting counsel promptly may help preserve evidence and avoid missed deadlines.
If you received a breach notification letter from Brown, Jake & McDaniel P.C.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
