Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Barton Gilman LLP regarding its recent data breach. The Barton Gilman data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BARTON GILMAN LLP:
Barton Gilman is a law firm based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1995, Barton Gilman provides legal services to clients across a range of practice areas, including corporate law, domestic relations, employment law, estate planning, immigration law, criminal defense, and more.2,3 Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Barton Gilman employs over 50 individuals and operates additional locations in Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey.2,3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Barton Gilman reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, in September 2024, Barton Gilman learned that it had experienced unauthorized activity in its technology environment.1 As a result, Barton Gilman launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Barton Gilman confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired by an unauthorized third party between September 13 and September 26, 2024. As a result, Barton Gilman began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Identification number
- Date of birth
- Financial account information
On December 23, 2025, Barton Gilman began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Barton Gilman is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 12 months complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the breach notification letters that Barton Gilman filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Barton Gilman LLP:
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.
