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Information provided to or by attorneys is frequently intended to be privileged or confidential. Please understand that we can accept no privileged or confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been established by both the potential client and by our Firm, and that not all attorney-client relationships that are offered to the Firm can or will be accepted.
While we encourage early consultation on matters which may eventually require legal advice, please do not tender confidential information by e-mail or otherwise until necessary conflicts checks and business arrangements can be completed, and an appropriate attorney-client relationship established with the Firm.
Additionally, there can be no guarantee that the transmission of email or other internet communications can be fully secure or confidential, and methods of communicating confidential and privileged information should be determined after an attorney-client relationship is established. In the absense of a long-standing relationship or course or dealing, you should anticipate that an engagement letter or an attorney fee contract and statement of client's rights will be the method employed to establish that attorney-client relationship. Absent such documentation you should understand that no attorney-client relationship has been established and that you should immediately consult with other legal counsel to assure that your legal rights are protected.
There are strict statutes of limitation that apply in most all legal cases and you cannot assume that because you have communicated with Clark & Watson, P.A. and our lawyers and staff through email or otherwise that your rights have been protected. Only when formal attorney-client relations have been established be written contract with our Firm you can assume that your legal rights are being protected by this Firm.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult personally with an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation and case. Do no rely only on information, in this site, for protection of your legal rights.
Should you decide to proceed further, our initial consultation is free with no pressure or obligation to enter into a contingency fee contract.
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