1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, free consultation requests, or intake forms
- Case-related details you voluntarily share with us
- Communications sent via email, phone, or the Site’s contact/chat features
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below)
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as Google reviews, marketing platforms, or referral partners, consistent with their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule free consultations
- Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our services
- Communicate with you about your case, our services, or administrative matters
- Send marketing communications (only where permitted, and with an opt-out option)
- Analyze Site usage and improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access to the Site
No Attorney-Client Relationship: Submitting information through this Site, including through a contact form or consultation request, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed through a signed engagement agreement. Please avoid sending confidential or sensitive case details until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site, manage client communications, host data, or provide marketing/analytics services (e.g., web hosting providers, email platforms, scheduling tools, review platforms such as Trustindex/Google)
- Legal and regulatory authorities, when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- Successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of firm assets
- Co-counsel or referral attorneys, only with your consent, when necessary to handle your legal matter
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Support advertising and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Pixel, if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements, and maintain records consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request information about how your data is shared (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Please note certain records may be retained as required by law or professional ethics rules governing attorneys.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have collected information from a minor without appropriate consent, we will delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.