Blank Rome Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a June 2026 breach notice from Blank Rome?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Blank Rome LLP, a Philadelphia-based national law firm, on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in the May 2026 social-engineering incident.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Blank Rome dated June 2026.
- Your letter offered enrollment in free Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring.
- You had personal or financial information held by the firm in connection with a client matter it handled.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened
Blank Rome LLP, a national law firm headquartered in Philadelphia, reported that on May 21, 2026 an unauthorized third party telephoned one of the firm's attorneys, posed as a member of the firm's IT department, and misled the attorney into uploading files to an external Google Drive account. According to the firm, it identified the incident within two hours, took the attorney's device offline, deleted the files that had been uploaded, and began an investigation with the support of external cybersecurity professionals. The firm also notified law enforcement and reports that it is supporting the resulting investigation.
Blank Rome states that it completed a review of the files involved on or around May 28, 2026 and determined that they contained personal information belonging to affected individuals. The firm filed notice with the California Attorney General and began mailing letters to potentially affected individuals on or about June 26, 2026. The public notice states that the involved files contained names and Social Security numbers, and may also have contained addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, taxpayer identification numbers, driver's license numbers, state identification card numbers, passport numbers, other government-issued identification numbers, financial account numbers, payment card information, medical information, and health insurance information. Impacted individuals are being offered 12 to 24 months of complimentary access to Epiq's Privacy Solutions ID credit-monitoring and identity-protection services.
Because Blank Rome is a law firm that holds information in connection with client matters, affected individuals may have had sensitive personal, financial, and health information on file. Whether the firm's pre-breach security practices and employee training met applicable legal standards, and whether the social-engineering controls in place were adequate, are among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the activation code for Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free credit monitoring
Enroll in the Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring offered in your letter before the stated deadline. Accepting this benefit does not waive your right to pursue legal action.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring the firm to implement stronger data security practices and social-engineering safeguards going forward.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Common questions
I received a data breach letter from Blank Rome. What should I do? +
Keep the notice letter, enroll in the free Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring before the deadline printed in your letter, place a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus, and review your credit reports and account statements for unfamiliar activity. Because Social Security numbers were involved, monitoring closely is especially important. Contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation to understand your legal options. Accepting credit monitoring does not waive your right to pursue a legal claim.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Blank Rome? +
If you received a 2026 breach notice from Blank Rome, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the specific categories of your data that were exposed, and any losses or harm you have experienced. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
According to the firm's public notice, the involved files contained names and Social Security numbers, and may also have contained addresses, contact details, dates of birth, taxpayer identification numbers, driver's license and other government-issued identification numbers, financial account and payment card information, and medical and health insurance information. Your individual letter should identify the categories of your data that were involved.
Did Blank Rome offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. Blank Rome is offering 12 to 24 months of complimentary access to Epiq's Privacy Solutions ID, which includes three-bureau credit monitoring, credit report and score access, identity theft insurance, and identity restoration services. The coverage length and enrollment deadline are specified in each person's individual mailed notice. Enrolling in this service does not waive your right to pursue a legal claim.
How many people were affected by the Blank Rome breach? +
The total number of affected individuals has not been publicly specified in the California Attorney General filing. The notice confirms that California residents were among those impacted. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
The notice filed with the California Attorney General is available through the California AG's public data breach portal (linked in Sources below). If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can assist you in obtaining a copy during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · California Attorney General, Data Breach Notification
- Company · Blank Rome LLP (blankrome.com)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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