Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Commercial
  • Entity Name: Gelinas & Ward LLP
  • Street Address: 106 Merriam Ave
  • City: Leominster
  • State, or Country if outside the US: MA
  • Zip Code: 01453

Submitted By

  • Name: Justin P. Gelinas
  • Title: Attorney
  • Firm name (if different than entity):
  • Telephone Number: (978) 537-2200
  • Email Address: jgelinas@gelinasandward.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Employee

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): -
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 6
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: November 06, 2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: February 24, 2025
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: June 26, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Gelinas_&_Ward_LLP_-_Notice_of_Data_Event_-_ME.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: 12 months, TransUnion, credit monitoring and identity protection services