About Williams Hart & Boundas LLP
Williams Hart & Boundas LLP, a legal firm located in Houston, Texas, experienced a data breach affecting a total of 3,944 individuals, including 5 residents of Maine. The breach was discovered on August 21, 2025, following an incident that occurred on April 3, 2025. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal identifiers such as names, addresses, and possibly other sensitive information.
What Happened
On June 30, 2025, we discovered that a firm email account had sent and received phishing emails designed to trick recipients into providing access credentials to their email account. We swiftly engaged security experts to help determine what occurred. The investigation found that a firm email account had been accessed by an unauthorized individual. In response, we reset the password to the account and implemented additional security measures to prevent further unauthorized access to our email systems.
The breach affected approximately 3,944 individuals, potentially exposing their personal information, and was discovered on August 21, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected individuals are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of identity theft or fraud. It is important to monitor your credit reports and financial accounts regularly for any suspicious activity. If you notice any unauthorized transactions or suspect identity theft, report it immediately to the respective financial institution and authorities. Additionally, consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files to further protect your identity.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Williams Hart & Boundas LLP is offering affected individuals complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks for 12 months. This service includes features like credit monitoring, identity restoration, and $1 million identity theft insurance. Individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services promptly to take advantage of the protections offered. The firm has also implemented additional security measures to prevent future unauthorized access.