If you have a credit report, there's a good chance that you're one of the 143 million American consumers whose sensitive personal information was exposed in a data breach at Equifax, one of the nation's three major credit reporting agencies. The hackers accessed people's names, social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and, in some instances, driver's license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 people. If you've been affected by this information breach, an experienced attorney can help you recover damages.
GetLegal's Attorney Directory can put you in touch with an attorney in your area who can offer the help you need.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
Comfort Level
- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials
- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost
- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City
- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located near you?