Michael J. Berger & Co. CPA LLP Vermont Data Breach Affects Clients

Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP, an accounting and financial advisory firm, formally notified the Vermont Attorney General in October 2026 about a data security incident. This breach means that unauthorized actors gained access to their network, compromising the confidential financial and personal information entrusted to the firm by its clients.

Due to the nature of their business, Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP stores a vast amount of sensitive data. The exposed information includes your Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Tax Return Information, Wage and Compensation Information, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, and Mailing Address. The compromise of these specific data points poses a significant risk, particularly for tax-related identity theft where criminals could file fraudulent tax returns in your name, and for financial fraud involving your bank accounts.

As a professional entity handling critical client data, Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP was obligated by laws like the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and various state regulations to implement robust security measures. The occurrence of this breach raises serious questions about whether these essential safeguards were adequately maintained to protect your information from unauthorized access.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP signifies that your confidential data was compromised. This notification provides you with legal standing to explore your options, which may include participating in a class action lawsuit. You do not need to have already suffered financial loss; the increased risk of future identity theft and the ongoing burden of monitoring your credit can constitute actionable harm.

Our firm is currently monitoring this Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP data breach. If you received a notification, we invite you to request a free, no-obligation case review to understand your potential legal rights and remedies. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we successfully secure compensation for you.