Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the website of Dracup & Patterson ("we," "our," "us," or the "Firm"). By accessing or using our website located at dracupandpatterson.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

IMPORTANT: Use of this Site, including submitting a consultation request or contacting us through the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Dracup & Patterson. An attorney-client relationship is only established when:

• We have conducted a conflicts check and determined that we can represent you
• We have agreed to represent you in a specific matter
• You have signed an engagement letter or fee agreement with our Firm

Until an attorney-client relationship is formally established, you should not send us any confidential or sensitive information that you would not want disclosed. While we maintain confidentiality of consultation inquiries as a matter of professional courtesy, we are not obligated to do so until an attorney-client relationship is established.

3. Website Content and Purpose

The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Legal advice can only be provided after a thorough analysis of the specific facts and circumstances of your situation by a qualified attorney.

We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on this Site. Laws and legal interpretations change over time, and the information on this Site may not reflect the most current legal developments.

4. Consultation Requests

When you submit a consultation request through our Site, you understand and agree that:

• Submitting a request does not guarantee that we will represent you
• We reserve the right to decline representation for any reason
• We will review your request and contact you if we believe we can assist with your matter
• The information you provide will be used to evaluate your potential case and determine if we can represent you
• You are providing accurate and truthful information

5. Case Evaluation Criteria

Our Firm focuses on business litigation and real estate disputes with amounts in controversy generally exceeding $300,000. We reserve the right to evaluate potential matters based on various factors, including but not limited to:

• The nature and complexity of the legal issues
• The amount in controversy
• Conflicts of interest
• Our current caseload and capacity
• The merits of the potential claims or defenses
• Geographic considerations

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Dracup & Patterson or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To transmit any advertising or promotional material, including "spam" or unsolicited communications
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Firm, a Firm employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
• To interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems
• To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information

8. SMS and Text Messaging Terms

By providing your mobile phone number to Dracup & Patterson through our consultation request form, client portal, or other communications, you expressly consent to receive SMS text messages from our Firm related to your matter and your interactions with us.

• Message Types: Consultation confirmations, case updates, document requests, appointment reminders, scheduling, and other transactional or service-related communications. We do not send promotional or marketing text messages without separate, explicit consent.
• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on the status and activity of your matter. You may typically receive between 1 and 10 messages per month.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message we send. Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us using the information in Section 15.
• Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply per your mobile carrier plan. Dracup & Patterson is not responsible for any carrier charges incurred.
• Carrier Disclaimer: We are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages caused by your mobile carrier, network availability, device issues, or an incorrect phone number on file.
• Accurate Information: You agree to provide an accurate, current mobile phone number, and to promptly notify us if your number changes or is reassigned.
• Privacy: Your mobile opt-in data and consent are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL DRACUP & PATTERSON, ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dracup & Patterson, its attorneys, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

13. Severability

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

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dracup & Patterson regarding your use of the Site.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: