The Michael Larson Co., PC reported this breach to the Oregon Attorney General. Affected individuals who received a notification letter may be entitled to financial compensation through a class action lawsuit — at no cost to you.
The Oregon Attorney General filing confirms the breach notice — not a court case. Settlement amounts, claim deadlines, and opt-in/opt-out instructions appear on this page only when supported by a public case record. This tracker does not estimate or guarantee legal outcomes.
According to the Oregon Attorney General filing, the following types of personal information were compromised in the The Michael Larson Co., PC data breach:
Each type of exposed data strengthens your legal claim. Courts have consistently recognized that the unauthorized disclosure of this information constitutes actionable harm.
The Michael Larson Co., PC functions as a specialized professional services firm, operating within the legal and financial advisory sector to provide comprehensive counsel, estate planning, corporate governance, and complex tax strategy. Because of the sophisticated nature of their practice, the firm routinely collects, analyzes, and maintains vast repositories of highly sensitive client records. This includes not only corporate financial statements and transactional histories, but also deeply confidential personal information such as Social Security numbers, banking details, asset portfolios, and detailed legal documentation required for high-stakes litigation and financial structuring.
In 2026, official disclosures submitted to the Oregon Attorney General revealed that The Michael Larson Co., PC experienced a significant cybersecurity incident compromising their digital infrastructure. While the exact vector of the attack remains under ongoing forensic investigation, breaches affecting legal and professional services firms typically involve sophisticated cybercriminal enterprises executing unauthorized network intrusions, ransomware deployments, or third-party vendor compromises. These threat actors specifically target professional firms because law and accounting practices serve as central hubs for high-value financial data and confidential communications, making their networks prime targets for exploitation and extortion.
Preliminary indications suggest that the unauthorized access exposed a devastating array of private information, creating severe, long-term risks for affected individuals. The compromised data fields commonly include full legal names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, banking account and routing numbers, tax return filings, and confidential legal or financial correspondence. Exposure of this magnitude strips away fundamental privacy protections, leaving victims highly vulnerable to sophisticated identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, unauthorized credit card openings, and targeted financial account takeovers that can take years to detect and resolve.
As a custodian of heavily regulated financial and personal data, The Michael Larson Co., PC was legally obligated to implement robust administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect client and employee files. Under state data breach notification statutes, common law negligence standards, and applicable federal regulatory frameworks governing professional confidentiality and data security, the firm had a duty to maintain adequate encryption, robust firewall architectures, and comprehensive access controls. The occurrence of a widespread data breach strongly suggests a potential failure to satisfy these foundational security obligations, raising serious questions regarding the adequacy of the firm's defensive posture.
Receiving an official data breach notification letter from The Michael Larson Co., PC serves as formal legal admission that your private records were compromised due to corporate negligence. This notification establishes the legal standing necessary to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the firm accountable for failing to secure your sensitive information. Individuals whose data was exposed do not need to prove that they have already suffered direct financial loss to seek legal recourse; the increased risk of future identity theft and the loss of privacy are actionable damages under the law. Our firm evaluates these cases on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
Notification Delay: Approximately 2 months elapsed between the reported date of the security incident and the company's notification to the Attorney General. Courts have found that excessive notification delays independently support legal claims.
You do not need to prove you were financially harmed to qualify. Courts have recognized that the exposure of personal data itself constitutes actionable harm. You may qualify if any of the following apply:
You received a data breach notification letter from The Michael Larson Co., PC
You were a customer, patient, employee, or client of The Michael Larson Co., PC
Your personal information was stored in The Michael Larson Co., PC's systems
Your Social Security number or driver's license number was exposed
Your financial account, credit card, or banking information was disclosed
You reside in the United States (all 50 states eligible)
That letter is legally required and confirms your data was exposed. It also gives you standing to file a claim.
What your notification letter means & what to do next →Take these steps immediately to protect yourself and preserve your right to compensation.
Your The Michael Larson Co., PC data breach notification letter is legal evidence. Store it in a safe place — physical and digital copies. It establishes that you were affected by this breach and strengthens your claim for compensation.
The Michael Larson Co., PC is typically required to offer free credit monitoring to affected individuals. Check your notification letter for enrollment instructions and use all offered services — they help detect fraud early and document harm.
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a free credit freeze. This prevents new accounts from being opened in your name and protects you from identity theft. You can lift the freeze at any time.
You have a limited window to file a claim. Contact our attorneys today for a free, no-obligation case review. We handle all The Michael Larson Co., PC data breach cases on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
Security Incident
2026-01-29
Unauthorized access to The Michael Larson Co., PC's systems containing personal information.
Reported to Attorney General
March 18, 2026
The Michael Larson Co., PC filed an official data breach notice with the Oregon AG.
Consumer Notification Letters Sent
Within weeks of AG filing
State law requires companies to mail notification letters to all affected individuals.
Legal Window — Act Now
Statute of limitations applies
State law sets a deadline to file claims. Waiting can forfeit your right to compensation.
Data breach victims may be entitled to several forms of compensation. The specific amounts depend on your state, the type of data exposed, and the company's conduct.
States like California allow $100–$750 per incident regardless of actual harm. Other states provide separate statutory remedies for data breach victims.
Reimbursement for any fraud charges, unauthorized transactions, or expenses you incurred as a direct result of the breach.
Compensation for hours spent monitoring accounts, disputing fraud, freezing credit, and dealing with the aftermath of the breach.
Reimbursement for the cost of credit monitoring services, identity theft protection, and related identity restoration expenses.
SSN and driver's license exposure creates long-term identity theft risk. Courts recognize the ongoing value of this harm and may award damages accordingly.
Exposure of financial account or credit/debit card information entitles victims to recover for actual and potential fraud losses.
Oregon's Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act requires businesses to implement reasonable safeguards. Oregon courts have recognized class action standing for data breach victims.
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