1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Send us an email
• Call our office
• Visit our website

Personal Information

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Details about your legal matter or inquiry
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
• Communicate with you about your legal matter
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and the rights of others
• Send you important updates about our services (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing legal services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Professional Ethics: Information may be shared as required by attorney-client privilege and professional responsibility rules

4. Attorney-Client Privilege

Once an attorney-client relationship is established, all communications will be protected by attorney-client privilege and maintained in the strictest confidence as required by New York State professional responsibility rules.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze website traffic and performance

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure data storage
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For legal matters, we may be required to retain information for extended periods as required by professional responsibility rules and legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: