Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using LawyersLocally.com (the "Website" or "Service"), whether as a visitor, user, or attorney listing your services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"), as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your binding acceptance of these Terms, including any modifications.

2. Description of Service

LawyersLocally.com operates as an online legal directory and advertising platform that facilitates connections between potential clients seeking legal representation and attorneys offering legal services. We provide a platform for attorneys to create and manage professional profiles, display their practice information, and receive inquiries from prospective clients. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal services or legal advice of any kind.

Important: LawyersLocally.com serves solely as an intermediary platform. We do not provide legal representation, nor do we refer, recommend, endorse, or guarantee any attorney listed on our platform. All legal services are provided directly by independent attorneys, not by LawyersLocally.com.

3. Attorney Advertising Disclaimer

This website contains attorney advertising. The listing of an attorney on LawyersLocally.com constitutes a paid advertisement and should not be construed as a referral, recommendation, or endorsement by LawyersLocally.com. The decision to hire an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.

4. Attorney Profile Requirements and Representations

Attorneys who create profiles on our platform represent, warrant, and agree to the following:

• Maintain an active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Provide accurate, truthful, and current information about their practice, credentials, experience, and qualifications
• Comply with all applicable rules of professional conduct, bar association rules, and advertising regulations in all jurisdictions where they are licensed
• Not engage in false, misleading, or deceptive advertising or statements
• Respond to client inquiries in a professionally appropriate and timely manner
• Maintain adequate professional liability insurance as required by applicable jurisdictions
• Immediately update their profile information if their bar status changes or if they are subject to disciplinary action
• Assume full responsibility for all content posted on their profile and all communications with prospective clients
• Indemnify and hold harmless LawyersLocally.com from any claims arising from their legal services or representations

5. No Attorney-Client Relationship Created

USE OF THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. Browsing attorney profiles, submitting contact forms, or exchanging messages through the Website does not establish an attorney-client relationship between you and any attorney or between you and LawyersLocally.com. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when you and an attorney have mutually agreed to such a relationship, typically through a written engagement agreement.

Any information you submit through the Website, including through contact forms or messaging features, may not be confidential or protected by attorney-client privilege until you have formally retained an attorney and established an attorney-client relationship. Do not include confidential or sensitive information in initial inquiries.

6. Not Legal Advice

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON LAWYERSLOCALLY.COM IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. Nothing on this Website should be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The law varies by jurisdiction and changes frequently. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Website without seeking professional legal counsel from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

Attorney profiles, practice area descriptions, blog posts, articles, and other content on the Website are not tailored to your specific circumstances and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Only an attorney you have retained can provide legal advice specific to your situation.

7. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other users' accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Website
• Post, transmit, or share false, misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, libelous, or offensive content
• Harass, threaten, stalk, abuse, or harm other users, attorneys, or our staff
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Scrape, copy, reproduce, or harvest content, attorney information, or user data from the Website using automated means
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website
• Use the Website to collect personal information about users without their consent
• Upload viruses, malware, or any code that could harm the Website or other users
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Website
• Violate any robot exclusion headers or bypass measures used to prevent or limit access to the Website

8. No Verification or Endorsement

LawyersLocally.com does not verify, endorse, recommend, or guarantee any attorney, law firm, or legal service provider listed on the Website. We do not verify:

• Bar membership or licensure status
• Educational credentials or certifications
• Professional experience or case results
• Client reviews, ratings, or testimonials
• Practice area expertise or specializations
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Disciplinary history or standing with bar associations

Users are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, verifying attorney credentials, checking bar association records, and making informed decisions about which attorney to hire. We strongly recommend verifying an attorney's license status with the relevant state bar association before engaging their services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LawyersLocally.com disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content or information
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Website is free from viruses or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the quality of legal services provided by attorneys listed on the Website

You acknowledge that your use of the Website is at your sole risk. LawyersLocally.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the results you may obtain from using the Website or the conduct or qualifications of any attorney you may contact through the Website.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LAWYERSLOCALLY.COM, ITS PARENT COMPANY, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website or Services
• Any legal services provided or not provided by attorneys listed on the Website
• The conduct, performance, qualifications, or malpractice of any attorney
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in attorney profiles or other content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• The deletion of, corruption of, or failure to store any content or communications
• Lost profits, lost business opportunities, or lost data
• Any claim, loss, or damage arising from your reliance on information obtained through the Website

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and even if LawyersLocally.com has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LAWYERSLOCALLY.COM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO LAWYERSLOCALLY.COM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LawyersLocally.com, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any content you post or transmit through the Website
• Any legal services provided by attorneys you contact through the Website
• Your breach of any representation or warranty contained in these Terms

For attorneys: You additionally agree to indemnify LawyersLocally.com from any claims arising from your legal services, professional conduct, malpractice, ethical violations, or misrepresentations made in your profile or communications.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by LawyersLocally.com. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. You acknowledge and agree that LawyersLocally.com shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party content or services.

13. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by LawyersLocally.com, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Website without our prior written consent, except for your own personal, non-commercial use.

14. User-Generated Content

The Website contains content created and posted by users, including attorneys, law firms, and potential clients ("User Content"). User Content includes but is not limited to attorney profiles, biographical information, practice area descriptions, case results, testimonials, reviews, comments, photos, videos, and other materials submitted by users.

LawyersLocally.com does not create, endorse, verify, or control User Content. We act solely as a platform for users to post their own content. All User Content represents the views, opinions, and statements of the individual users who post such content, not the views of LawyersLocally.com. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or legality of any User Content.

By posting User Content on or through the Website, you grant LawyersLocally.com a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly display, publicly perform, and create derivative works from such User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Website and our business.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to any User Content you post, and that your User Content does not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights. You are solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences of posting it.

While we have no obligation to monitor User Content, we reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, edit, refuse to post, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, at any time, for any reason or no reason, including if we determine that the content violates these Terms, applicable law, or our policies. However, we are not responsible for any failure or delay in removing such content.

If you believe any User Content violates your rights or is otherwise objectionable, please contact us immediately at [email protected] with details of the allegedly infringing or objectionable content.

15. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

LawyersLocally.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to properly submitted notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA and other applicable laws.

DMCA Takedown Procedure: If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on or through the Website, you may submit a written DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or if multiple works, a representative list)
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on the Website (URL or other specific location)
• Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Designated Copyright Agent:
LawyersLocally.com DMCA Agent
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Counter-Notification: If you believe that content you posted was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent containing the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the content that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the federal district courts located in Florida if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person

Repeat Infringer Policy: We may, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe or are repeatedly charged with infringing the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of others.

Please note: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing or was removed or disabled by mistake may be subject to liability. If you are unsure whether the material infringes your copyright, you should contact an attorney before submitting a DMCA notice.

16. Account Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend, terminate, or restrict access to any user account or attorney profile at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable law
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Providing false or misleading information
• Disciplinary action or license suspension by any bar association
• Complaints from users or other attorneys
• Non-payment of fees (for paid services)
• Extended periods of inactivity

Termination of your account does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination.

17. Payments and Subscriptions

Certain features of the Website may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing. You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your account when due. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time upon notice to you. Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or termination of your account.

18. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in the county where LawyersLocally.com's principal office is located. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

YOU AGREE TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. All claims must be brought in the parties' individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

19. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Website.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms (not subject to arbitration) shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Florida, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LawyersLocally.com regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

23. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

LawyersLocally.com
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Terms of Use Inquiry