These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of [WEBSITE URL] (the "Site"), operated by the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1.Attorney Advertising
This Site constitutes attorney advertising under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. The content of this Site has been prepared by the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The Firm's principal office is located in New York, New York. Albert Goodwin is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and Florida.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and is decided on its own merits. Any testimonials, endorsements, or descriptions of past matters appearing on this Site do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
2.No Legal Advice
The information contained on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal advice. Law is complex and fact-specific. Reading this Site is not a substitute for retaining a qualified attorney to evaluate the particular facts and circumstances of your matter. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information on this Site without seeking the advice of a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
3.No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of this Site, the submission of a contact form, the sending of email, voicemail, or text messages, or any other communication with the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when:
- The Firm has conducted a conflicts check and determined it can represent you;
- The Firm has expressly agreed in writing to represent you; and
- You have signed a written retainer or engagement agreement.
Until those steps are completed, the Firm has no obligation to take any action on your behalf, including any action that may be needed to preserve your legal rights.
Personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and other claims in New York are subject to strict deadlines known as statutes of limitations. If a claim is not filed within the applicable period, it may be permanently barred. Many such deadlines are shorter than three years, and claims against municipalities and public authorities (such as the City of New York, NYCHA, the MTA, and certain hospitals) may require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Do not delay in consulting an attorney about your matter. The Firm does not undertake to investigate, evaluate, or preserve any claim, or to provide deadline reminders, unless and until a written retainer agreement has been signed.
4.Confidentiality of Submitted Information
Information you transmit to the Firm before a written retainer agreement is signed is not protected by the attorney-client privilege and may not be treated as confidential. Do not send time-sensitive, sensitive, confidential, or privileged information through this Site or by email until an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing. The Firm reserves the right to use information submitted to it to perform a conflicts check, to communicate with you, and to assess whether to offer representation.
5.Permitted Use of the Site
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, any servers on which the Site is hosted, or any database, computer, or service connected to the Site;
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site, except as expressly permitted by us in writing or as permitted by a publicly posted robots.txt file;
- Introduce any virus, worm, trojan horse, or other harmful material;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
- Use the Site to send unsolicited communications, advertising, or chain letters;
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission.
6.Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, articles, blog posts, and the selection and arrangement thereof — is the property of the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Firm's name, logo, and tagline are trademarks of the Firm and may not be used without prior written consent. Nothing on this Site grants any license or right to use any trademark.
You may view, download, and print materials from this Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided all copyright and other proprietary notices are preserved.
7.Third-Party Content & Links
The Site may include articles, videos, or links to materials published by third parties. The Firm does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site or resource. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and is governed by those sites' own terms and policies.
8.Communications & Electronic Consent
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Firm by email, telephone, and SMS/text message, including by automated means, at the number and address you provided. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or by replying STOP to text messages. Opting out of marketing does not affect communications relating to an active legal matter.
9.Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AND UNINTERRUPTED USE. THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY CONTENT IS CURRENT OR COMPLETE.
10.Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE FIRM, ITS PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE FIRM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS LIMITS OR EXCLUDES LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING THE NEW YORK RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
11.Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its partners, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
12.Jurisdiction-Specific Notices
This Site is intended for, and directed only to, residents of the United States. The Firm represents clients in matters pending in New York and Florida; nothing on this Site is an offer to provide legal services in any jurisdiction where Albert Goodwin or the Firm is not admitted to practice or otherwise authorized to provide legal services. If you contact us from a jurisdiction in which the Firm is not authorized to practice, the Firm may decline to represent you or may, where appropriate, associate or refer you to local counsel.
13.Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
14.Governing Law & Venue
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or to your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. This provision does not govern claims or matters arising out of the attorney-client relationship between the Firm and any client, which are governed by the applicable written engagement agreement and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
15.Modifications to the Site & Terms
The Firm reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue all or any portion of the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site following posting constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
16.Severability & Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any written retainer agreement between you and the Firm, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements on that subject.
17.Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be directed to: