Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating a security and privacy breach of client information at Davidson Companies', a financial services holding company.  In January 2008, Davidson announced that a database containing sensitive personal information belonging to clients and former clients was accessed via an "illegal network intrusion."  Computer hackers broke into Davidson Companies database and obtained the names, social security numbers, account numbers and account balances of 226,000 current and former clients of Davidson Companies.  Davidson Companies include: D.A. Davidson & Co., an investment firm; Davidson Investment Advisors, a money management firm; Davidson Trust Co., a wealth management and trust company; Davidson Fixed Income Management, an investment and money management services firm; and Davidson Travel, a travel agency.

Davidson Companies has attempted to notify current and former clients of the breach by letter.  If you have been contacted by Davidson Companies regarding this data breach and wish to discuss your rights and interests, please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or call our offices at 877-337-1050 (tollfree).