Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Charles P. Elliott, P.C. The breach occurred on September 29, 2025 and was discovered on May 14, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Charles P. Elliott, P.C.
Charles P. Elliott, P.C. is a family-owned accounting firm that has served the Greater Philadelphia area for over 40 years. Based in Cheltenham, PA, with a second office in Quakertown, PA, the firm provides individual and business tax services, forensic accounting, bookkeeping, IRS dispute resolution, and fraud investigation. Its staff includes certified public accountants and certified fraud examiners.
What Happened?
Charles P. Elliott, P.C. was listed in a Maine Attorney General data breach filing submitted on May 28, 2026. The filing describes the incident as an external system breach caused by hacking. The breach occurred on September 29, 2025, but was not discovered until May 14, 2026—a gap of approximately seven and a half months. Consumer notification was sent on May 28, 2026. The total number of persons affected was not disclosed in the filing. The compromised data types were not specified; the relevant field in the Maine filing was left blank, and the notice letter provided to Maine was redacted.
No independent media coverage, ransomware group claims, or threat-actor attribution specific to this incident was found. McDonald Hopkins PLC, a law firm with a nationally recognized data privacy and cybersecurity practice, is serving as legal counsel for the breach response.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Charles P. Elliott, P.C.
- Industry: Accounting / Tax Services / Forensic Accounting (filed as “Financial Services” with Maine AG)
- Location: 110 Central Avenue, Cheltenham, PA 19012
- Incident type: External system breach (hacking)
- Date of breach: September 29, 2025
- Date breach discovered: May 14, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: May 28, 2026
- Identity theft protection offered: Yes — Kroll credit monitoring for 12 months
- Source: Maine AG Data Breach Filing; Charles P. Elliott, P.C. Official Website
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Charles P. Elliott, P.C., you should enroll in the Kroll credit monitoring service offered—be sure to do so before any enrollment deadline stated in your notice. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), which can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for accounts you did not open or unauthorized inquiries by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com, where you are entitled to free reports from each bureau. Monitor your existing financial accounts for suspicious activity, and if you spot signs of misuse, report it to your local law enforcement and file a complaint at IdentityTheft.gov or by calling 1-877-438-4338.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
