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The Seltzer Firm data breach

Incident readout

Company
The Seltzer Firm
Reported to
Maryland Attorney General
Filed
February 19, 2025
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.

What we know

The Seltzer Firm appears to be a professional law firm, which typically manages highly sensitive client files, legal correspondence, and internal administrative records. In the course of providing legal services, the firm collects and stores personal identifiers, government-issued identification numbers, and confidential case-related documentation necessary for legal representation. This data security incident was officially reported to the Maryland Attorney General in 2025. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the firm, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this unauthorized access event. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to protect your information.

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After the The Seltzer Firm incident: what to do and your options

What should I do after getting the The Seltzer Firm data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Did The Seltzer Firm offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your The Seltzer Firm notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
Can I sue The Seltzer Firm over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
Do I need a The Seltzer Firm data breach lawyer or attorney?
Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
Is there a The Seltzer Firm data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against The Seltzer Firm. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
Is the The Seltzer Firm data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from The Seltzer Firm in the mail matches the breach The Seltzer Firm reported to the Maryland Attorney General on February 19, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact The Seltzer Firm through a phone number or website you find yourself.
How much could a The Seltzer Firm data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no The Seltzer Firm settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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