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6. LawFirm.com does not endorse, recommend or suggest the hiring or use of any legal counsel or one over another. Visitors are urged to make their own decisions in regards to the hiring of legal counsel and should only enlist the services of legal professionals licensed to practice law within their jurisdiction. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
7. LawFirm.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal counsel or legal advice, and the actions, honesty, or competency of any particular attorney is ultimately beyond our control.
8. LawFirm.com expressly disclaims all responsibility for any content within our listings, public posts, hyperlinks or correspondence. Links are listed as a convenience to our visitors. Should you use these links, LawFirm.com takes no responsibility and gives no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party web sites.
9. Listing privileges within the LawFirm.com lawyer database are extended exclusively to licensed legal professionals. Non-attorney listings are strictly prohibited and deleted without exception, explanation or refund.
10. Visitors expressly agree that the advertising disclaimers and restrictions posted below have been considered and fully understood when viewing listings, profiles and links from the U.S. States which are included.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Visitor expressly agrees that the use of this service is at visitor’s sole risk. LawFirm.com expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind. This service is provided on an as is and as available basis, no warranties are expressed or implied by LawFirm.com that the service will meet the needs for any particular purpose, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and non-infringement. LawFirm.com makes no warranty that the software or the service will: meet user’s requirements, not be interrupted, be secure, be accurate, error free, function in a timely manner, be free from defects, or that the defects will be corrected. No warranty by LawFirm.com, unless expressly stated herein, exists.
Severabilty
If any term of this agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then this agreement, including all of its remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.
Jurisdiction
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Entire Agreement
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This entire agreement or any part of the above is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Advertising Disclaimers and Restrictions
The states listed below have their own rules and regulations with regard to the listing of services by attorneys. These rules and regulations are to be considered part of these listings when viewing attorney listings from these states on Lawfirm.com.
Alabama
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997).
Alaska
The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying organizations. Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(a)(2) (1998).
Florida
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4-7.2(d) (1997).
Hawaii
There is no procedure for review or approval of specialist certification organizations in Hawaii. Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c) (1997).
Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois. Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2) (1997).
Iowa
The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. See Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(A), DR 2-101(C), DR 2-105(A)(3)(c) (1997).
Massachusetts
If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as certified in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. See Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-105(B) (1997).
Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi attorney. The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of expertise therein. See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a), Rule 7.6(a) (1997).
Missouri
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1997).
Nevada
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability. Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997).
New Jersey
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
New Mexico
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law. See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997).
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1998).
Tennessee
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(C)(3) (1998).
Texas
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3) (1999).
Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington attorney to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington. See Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
Wyoming
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law Rule 7.4 (1997).
LawFirm.com hereafter refers to both LawFirm.com and LawFirm.com, LLC., its owners, corporate members, officers, partners, agents, trustees, affiliates, providers, subcontractors, licensors, suppliers, sponsors and advertisers.
1. LawFirm.com is provided as is, where is, as available and where available. The information on this web site (LawFirm.com) is intended to supply general navigational and research information only.
2. LawFirm.com does not warrant that the information contained on the LawFirm.com web site is accurate or complete.
3. Users of the LawFirm.com web site should not assume that the information on the LawFirm.com web site or that which is obtained through correspondence with LawFirm.com applies to their specific situation and should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in the LawFirm.com web site or through any correspondence with LawFirm.com without obtaining appropriate legal advice from competent, independent legal counsel in their relevant jurisdiction.
4. Any information sent to or by LawFirm.com via e-mail is not secure, and such communication should not be assumed to be confidential or privileged. Internet e-mail correspondence with LawFirm.com does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between LawFirm.com and any recipients.
5. Visitors who enter this web site and view any content herein including links and any form of contact or correspondence with LawFirm.com do so entirely at their own risk.
6. LawFirm.com does not endorse, recommend or suggest the hiring or use of any legal counsel or one over another. Visitors are urged to make their own decisions in regards to the hiring of legal counsel and should only enlist the services of legal professionals licensed to practice law within their jurisdiction. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
7. LawFirm.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal counsel or legal advice, and the actions, honesty, or competency of any particular attorney is ultimately beyond our control.
8. LawFirm.com expressly disclaims all responsibility for any content within our listings, public posts, hyperlinks or correspondence. Links are listed as a convenience to our visitors. Should you use these links, LawFirm.com takes no responsibility and gives no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party web sites.
9. Listing privileges within the LawFirm.com lawyer database are extended exclusively to licensed legal professionals. Non-attorney listings are strictly prohibited and deleted without exception, explanation or refund.
10. Visitors expressly agree that the advertising disclaimers and restrictions posted below have been considered and fully understood when viewing listings, profiles and links from the U.S. States which are included.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Visitor expressly agrees that the use of this service is at visitor’s sole risk. LawFirm.com expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind. This service is provided on an as is and as available basis, no warranties are expressed or implied by LawFirm.com that the service will meet the needs for any particular purpose, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and non-infringement. LawFirm.com makes no warranty that the software or the service will: meet user’s requirements, not be interrupted, be secure, be accurate, error free, function in a timely manner, be free from defects, or that the defects will be corrected. No warranty by LawFirm.com, unless expressly stated herein, exists.
Severabilty
If any term of this agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then this agreement, including all of its remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.
Jurisdiction
The validity and interpretation of this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder shall be governed by the laws and adjudicated exclusively by the federal and state courts located in the State of New Jersey, United States of America.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous proposals, both oral and written, negotiations, representations, writings and all other communications between the parties.
This entire agreement or any part of the above is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Advertising Disclaimers and Restrictions
The states listed below have their own rules and regulations with regard to the listing of services by attorneys. These rules and regulations are to be considered part of these listings when viewing attorney listings from these states on Lawfirm.com.
Alabama
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997).
Alaska
The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying organizations. Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(a)(2) (1998).
Florida
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4-7.2(d) (1997).
Hawaii
There is no procedure for review or approval of specialist certification organizations in Hawaii. Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c) (1997).
Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois. Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2) (1997).
Iowa
The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. See Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(A), DR 2-101(C), DR 2-105(A)(3)(c) (1997).
Massachusetts
If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as certified in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. See Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-105(B) (1997).
Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi attorney. The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of expertise therein. See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a), Rule 7.6(a) (1997).
Missouri
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1997).
Nevada
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability. Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997).
New Jersey
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
New Mexico
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law. See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997).
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1998).
Tennessee
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(C)(3) (1998).
Texas
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3) (1999).
Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington attorney to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington. See Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
Wyoming
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law Rule 7.4 (1997).