Welcome to Garrett Law Office: Terms of Use
Thank you for trusting the Garrett Law Office with your business. Since 2010, we have served people and companies across the United States with our top-notch legal representation and services. We developed the following Terms of Use to provide you with a safe, fair, and trustworthy user experience on our website. These terms and conditions govern your access to and use of this website, https://garrettlawoffice.com/, any page, part, home, or domain under that URL, and core services. By visiting or using any information on https://garrettlawoffice.com/, you agree to all these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not use our website. Your consent to these terms protects you, helps us keep your interests safe and your privacy secure, and enables us to reliably provide for your online needs.
Acceptance of Terms
By using, visiting, or otherwise accessing the Site of Garrett Law Office (the “Site”) you signify your assent to these terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) and to the use of the Site under such terms and conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, clients, potential clients, or other persons who access or use the Site in any manner. If you utilize the Site on behalf of any organization, you warrant that you have the authority to bind such organization to these terms and conditions. If you do not have such authority or do not wish to be bound by such terms and conditions, you should cease all use of the Site immediately.
Modification of Terms
Garrett Law Office may change, add to, or otherwise modify these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Any such changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the Site. It is your responsibility to periodically review the Terms of Use. Your continued use of the Site following notification of any changes will constitute your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to abide by the revised Terms of Use, you should discontinue use of the Site.
Legal Services Disclaimer
The information and articles that are available through the Site, Blog, and/or the Resources pages are provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Your use of this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Garrett Law Office, or any of its attorneys. While Garrett Law Office attempts to maintain current and accurate information on the Site, there is no guarantee as to the information’s comprehensiveness, reliability, or suitability for your needs. You should contact Garrett Law Office directly, at (323) 475-2101 or [email protected] to obtain pertinent legal advice tailored to your particular circumstances.
User Eligibility
The Site is only available to those who are at least 18 years of age or the age of the majority in the jurisdiction from which you access the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you satisfy this eligibility criteria. If you are not old enough, you may access the Site only if a parent or guardian of the requisite age is involved and consents to be bound by these Terms of Use on your behalf.
Permitted Uses
Using the Site: Garrett Law Office hereby grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to access and use the Site for your personal and noncommercial use or, in the case of clients that are businesses or government agencies, for conducting internal business operations relating to the consideration or engagement of the legal services offered by Garrett Law Office. You may view, download, and print content available through the Site for lawful use or as otherwise contemplated herein but only if you retain the copyright, trademark, and/or other proprietary notices contained in such content. No other permission is granted with respect to the Site or content contained in the Site (including any code underlying the Sites), which is fully reserved by Garrett Law Office. Any other use of the Site or its content, including commercial use, distribution, alteration, modification, public performance, public display, or preparation of derivative works based on the Site or its content, is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any of our Services, area of the Site, or its systems or networks;
- Using any automated means, including bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site for any purpose without our written permission;
- Transmitting any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, code, or other destructive items;
- Posting or otherwise transmitting material that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or constitutes hate speech;
- Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation;
- Attempting to collect, obtain, access, or copy personal information about other users without their consent;
- Impersonating any person or entity, including any of Garrett Law Office’s employees or representatives.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and documents (“Site Content”), are the property of Garrett Law Office or its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Garrett Law Office name, logo, and all related service marks are the exclusive property of Garrett Law Office. Unauthorized use of any such materials is strictly prohibited. You may not use any trademark or service mark of Garrett Law Office without our express written permission.
User Submissions and Communications
All information, communications, materials, or items you send to Garrett Law Office via the Site, including contact forms and/or e-mail communications, are on a non-confidential and non-proprietary basis, unless we specifically advise you otherwise in writing. You grant to Garrett Law Office, on a non-exclusive basis at no charge, a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such materials for any purpose. Do not use the Site to transmit confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information unless you first establish an attorney-client relationship with Garrett Law Office. If you have a confidential matter, please call us directly at (323) 475-2101 or send an email to [email protected].
Creation of an Attorney-Client Relationship
Accessing the Site, including sending inquiries or forwarding information using the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Garrett Law Office or any attorneys at that firm. An attorney-client relationship is not created until you have executed a written agreement directly with, and signed by, Garrett Law Office and your case has been accepted by it. Until an attorney-client relationship is established in a formal manner, any information forwarded to Garrett Law Office may not be protected by the attorney/client privilege. For more information on creating an attorney-client relationship, you may contact us directly.
Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information
Privacy – Garrett Law Office values the privacy of your personal information. You can rest assured that we collect and handle your personal information in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. We also have a separate Privacy Policy as described below, which forms part of these Terms of Use. That Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Site. If you have concerns about the collection and use of your data by us, please review our Privacy Policy, or send an email to [email protected].
Newsletter and Communications
Visitors to the Site may subscribe to the Garrett Law Office newsletter to receive news, updates, and articles pertaining to law generally. By subscribing you consent to receive email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions that we include in each newsletter or by emailing us at [email protected]. Your privacy is important to us and we will not share your contact information with third parties except as provided by law or outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Site may include links to other websites, properties, or services that are owned, operated, or controlled by other entities or persons (“Third-Party Materials”). The Third-Party Materials are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes only. You should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of all Third-Party Materials since Garrett Law Office has no control over such Third-Party Materials and is not responsible for any information contained in, any content used by, or any transaction entered into through, any such Third-Party Materials. If you leave our Site to go to a Third-Party Material, you do so at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content, materials, and services made available on or through the site are provided on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis without warranties of any kind either express or implied. Garrett Law Office disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement or accuracy. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume all responsibility and risk for your use of the Site.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Garrett Law Office, our attorneys, employees, agents, or representatives shall not be liable under any circumstances for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages resulting from, or directly or indirectly related to your use of, or your inability to use, the Site or the information contained within it or otherwise referred to in it (including any materials that you may send to or receive from us) even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of types of damages; accordingly, some or all of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Garrett Law Office, its attorneys, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debts (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of your use of the Site and the violation of these Terms of Use or your violation of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
Termination and Suspension of Access
Garrett Law Office (“Company”) may in its sole discretion and at any time and for any reason, terminate your access to this Site, any service, or any feature thereof with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms of Use. The Company may also terminate your access to this Site or an account you hold in connection with this Site if the Company believes, in its sole discretion, that activity you have engaged in has been improper and/or unlawful or if the Company is required to do so by law, court order, or other government or administrative order or action (including subpoenas and other requests for information). Your termination will become effective on the date it is terminated by the Company. Termination will result in the deactivation and/or destruction of your account and of any related data, files, and information pertaining to you, and your right to use the Site immediately ceases. Those provisions of these Terms of Use which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any dispute arising from or related to your use of the Site will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that each party shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding in the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California and that any cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site will be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California and you consent to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
International Use
Garrett Law Office manages and controls the Site at its offices in Los Angeles, California in the United States. We make no representation that the content or other materials or services available on the Site are appropriate or available for use in any other country or jurisdiction. You are responsible for compliance with local laws governing its use in any jurisdiction outside the United States.
Severability
If any of the provisions of Terms of Use are found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of law of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions herein shall remain in full force and effect. The provision found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable shall be replaced by a new, legal, and enforceable provision which most closely reflects the intent and economic effect of the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision.
Waiver
Garrett Law Office’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Garrett Law Office to be effective.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional legal notices or policies published on the Site from time to time, represent the full and complete agreement between you and Garrett Law Office with respect to the use of the Site, and supersede any and all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, between you and us.
Contact Information
Any questions, concerns, or comments you have about these Terms and Conditions of use or regarding your experience on the Site should be directed to Garrett Law Office at:
Garrett Law Office
1234 W 27th St, Los Angeles CA 90007
(323) 475-2101
[email protected]
https://garrettlawoffice.com/
We welcome your feedback and we will work hard to resolve your issues professionally and in a timely manner.
Engagement of Legal Services
Engagement of Garrett Law Office legal services is based upon a separate written engagement agreement that defines the scope of representation, fees, and other relevant terms. The information provided on the Site is not an offer to represent you and is not intended to be relied upon as such. Any prospective client who believes that he or she would like to retain Garrett Law Office to provide legal services should contact us by the available means for purposes of arranging a consultation regarding his or her requirements. Garrett Law Office will review your communication and, if suitable, will issue a written engagement agreement for your consideration and signature.
Fee Arrangements and Consultations
Garrett Law Office has various engagement models and rates tailored to meet your specific needs. Consultations may be used to clarify your particular circumstances and determine the best course of action. All costs, fees, and billing terms will be clearly stated in the engagement agreement before any legal services are rendered. Please call us at (323) 475-2101 or email [email protected] for rates, payment policy information, or to schedule a consultation.
Client Responsibilities
Clients who retain Garrett Law Office to act as their legal counsel shall provide truthful and complete information relating to the matter at hand, cooperate with the lawyer in carrying out his responsibilities, and inform the lawyer of any developments in their case. The failure to meet these obligations may affect the firm’s ability to represent the client, and such failure is a basis for terminating representation pursuant to the engagement agreement.
Confidentiality and Security
Garrett Law Office takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to help protect against the loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access of personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any other network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have an established attorney-client relationship with Garrett Law Office, then we recommend that you do NOT send confidential or sensitive information by way of the Site. Please contact Garrett Law Office so it can make other arrangements.
Key things you should know:
- The “Waiver of Right” clause is very important
- Arbitration/Mediation provisions are very important.
- Understand exactly what you are signing.
- Wording that says it is not binding until signed will not apply here.
- Some things never change.
Accessibility Statement
Garrett Law Office is dedicated to providing a digital experience for all users, including those with disabilities. We continually identify and implement the accessibility features best suited to you and apply the relevant accessibility standards. If you notice any accessibility barriers, or you’d like to report an issue to us or request assistance to access our Site’s content, please contact us at [email protected] or (323) 475-2101. We value your feedback on how to better help all visitors.
Children’s Privacy
Garrett Law Office does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children younger than age 13. If we obtain personal identifiable information in error, we will take steps to delete it. So, if you’re a parent or guardian, and you believe that your minor child has provided us with personally identifiable information in contravention of this policy, we recommend contacting us so that we can properly respond.
Security of Your Account
If the Site offers the ability to create an account or use a client portal, you must keep your login information confidential and are responsible for any and all activity under your account. You will be responsible for promptly notifying Garrett Law Office of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this requirement.
No Guarantee of Results
Prior results obtained by Garrett Law Office or its attorneys do not guarantee a similar result in any future case. All cases are fact specific and results depend on the specific facts and law applied to a client’s specific case. Any case results or testimonials included on the Site are illustrative only and do not promise, guarantee, or predict any particular results.
Advertising and Attorney Advertising Disclaimer
This Site may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The materials on the Site are not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation where such use is prohibited by law. To request additional information on our advertising practices or to report an error, contact [email protected].
Copyright Complaints and DMCA Policy
Garrett Law Office respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material on our Site infringes your copyright, you should promptly send a written notice to [email protected] containing the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted material that you claim has been infringed; (2) the location of the infringing material on our Site; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the content is not authorized; (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the notice is accurate; and (6) your electronic or physical signature. We will respond to proper notices as required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Feedback and Suggestions
We welcome comments, suggestions, and feedback to make our Site and services better; however, any such submissions will be treated as non-confidential. Garrett Law Office is not under any obligation to respond to you or implement your suggestions, and by making any such submission you grant Garrett Law Office a right to use the suggestion for any commercial or other purpose without compensation to you.
Headings and Interpretation
Headings in these Terms of Use are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision. References to ‘you’ and ‘your’ refer to the user or visitor of the Site, while ‘we,’ ‘us,’ and ‘our’ refer to Garrett Law Office. The use of any gender includes all genders, and the singular includes the plural and vice versa as the context requires.
Effective Date and Updates
These Terms of Use are effective as of June 1, 2024, and replace all previous versions. Garrett Law Office may amend the Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. You should check this page from time to time for updates. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Your Agreement and Acknowledgement
Your access to and use of the Site indicates you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from use or access of this Site. Adherence to these terms supports our goal to provide a safe, respectful, and purposeful online environment for all visitors.
Thank You for Choosing Garrett Law Office
You have placed your trust in Garrett Law Office as a legal provider for you and your family. We take great care and pride in providing our clients the highest level of competence, diligence, professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness. If you require legal services that you must address with us or if you have concerns pertaining to these Terms of Use, please do not hesitate to contact us at (323) 475-2101 or [email protected]. We are here to serve you and meet all of your legal needs.