INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Lerner, Steinberg & Associates is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. When you use our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality. If you contact us through our website forms, email, or phone, we collect the personal information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and details about your legal matter or inquiry. We collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiries and provide legal services. Any information you provide becomes part of our confidential attorney-client communications if we establish a formal attorney-client relationship. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for several purposes related to providing legal services and maintaining our business operations. This includes responding to your inquiries, scheduling consultations, evaluating potential legal matters, providing legal representation and services, sending administrative information about your case or our services, and maintaining our client files and records. We may also use aggregated, non-identifying information to improve our website functionality, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience. If you have opted in to receive communications from us, we may send you newsletters, legal updates, or information about our services that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each message or by contacting us directly. We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain accurate records, and enforce our agreements. Legal and ethical obligations may require us to retain certain client information even after the conclusion of representation.
INFORMATION SHARING AND SECURITY
We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. This may include IT service providers, document management systems, billing services, and other professional consultants. We may also disclose your information when required by law, to comply with legal processes, to enforce our policies, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Our services are directed to adults seeking legal representation.