Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating William C. Smith and Company, which does business as WC Smith (“WC Smith”), regarding its recent data breach. The WC Smith data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT WILLIAM C. SMITH AND COMPANY D/B/A WC SMITH:
WC Smith is a real estate firm based in the District of Columbia. Founded in 1968, WC Smith manages and constructs a range of residential real estate properties in Washington, DC, including Battery Lane Apartments, The Dahlia, Clarence House, and more.2,3 In total, WC Smith has developed over 11,000 residential units across its portfolio.4 Headquartered in Washington, DC, WC Smith employs over 500 individuals and operates over 70 properties.3,5
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, WC Smith 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, on or around May 18, 2025, WC Smith became aware of suspicious activity on its computer network.1 As a result, WC Smith launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, WC Smith confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired by an unauthorized third party between May 5 and May 18, 2025. As a result, WC Smith 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
On January 12, 2026, WC Smith began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, WC Smith is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that WC Smith filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from William C. Smith and Company d/b/a WC Smith:
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.
