About Mehri & Skalet, PLLC

Mehri & Skalet, PLLC, a commercial entity located in Washington, DC, recently experienced a data breach. The breach was identified and reported by Ellen Eardley, the Managing Partner of the firm. The incident involved an external system breach, specifically hacking, which occurred on December 17, 2024. Although the total number of affected individuals is not specified, nine residents from Maine were involved.

What Happened

On May 20, 2025, Mehri & Skalet identified suspicious activity associated with an employee’s email account. Upon identifying the activity, Mehri & Skalet took quick steps to secure our email tenant and launched an investigation into the nature and scope of the event. The investigation recently determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to an employee’s email account and downloaded information on December 17, 2024.

The breach impacted individuals whose information was stored in the compromised email account. The unauthorized access occurred on December 17, 2024, and was discovered on September 25, 2025.

Next Steps

Affected users are advised to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports for suspicious activity. Mehri & Skalet has provided written notifications to affected individuals and is cooperating with law enforcement as part of their response to the breach. Additionally, they are taking further measures to enhance the security of their systems to prevent future incidents.

Identity Theft Protection Services

Mehri & Skalet is offering 12 months of complimentary identity protection and credit monitoring services through IDX to those impacted by the breach. These services include credit monitoring, identity theft insurance, and identity restoration services. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services promptly, as they cannot be automatically enrolled due to privacy reasons.