Disclaimer & Legal Notices
This page sets out the disclaimers, legal notices, and terms of use that govern your access to and use of the website of The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read it carefully. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. No Legal Advice
The information provided on this website is offered for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice on any subject matter. The content reflects general principles of law that may not apply to your specific circumstances and may not reflect the most current legal developments. No information on this website should be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney concerning your particular situation. You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of anything you read on this website without first seeking legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction. Reading, receiving, or responding to information on this website does not make you a client of the Firm, and the Firm is not responsible for any actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this website.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, and any communication you send to the Firm through this website, by email, by telephone, or by any other means, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is formed only after (1) the Firm has checked for and cleared any conflicts of interest; (2) the Firm has expressly agreed to represent you; and (3) you and the Firm have signed a written engagement or fee agreement. Until all of these steps are completed, you are not a client of the Firm, no attorney at the Firm is acting as your lawyer, and the Firm owes you none of the duties that arise from an attorney-client relationship.
3. Unsolicited Information, Confidentiality, and Adverse Parties
Please do not send the Firm any confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website, through any contact form, or by email until an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing. The Internet is not a secure method of communication. Any information you transmit to the Firm before an attorney-client relationship exists may not be treated as privileged or confidential, and sending such information does not prevent the Firm from representing another client whose interests are adverse to yours. If you are already represented by another attorney with respect to a matter, please do not contact the Firm about that matter without first obtaining your attorney’s consent. If you are facing a deadline or have a time-sensitive legal question, do not rely on this website; contact an attorney directly without delay.
4. Attorney Advertising
This website constitutes attorney advertising and may be considered as such under the rules of professional conduct in some jurisdictions. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, you should give the matter careful thought and consider the attorney’s qualifications and experience. The Firm welcomes your request for additional information about its attorneys and their experience. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
5. Prior Results Do Not Guarantee a Similar Outcome
This website may describe case results, verdicts, settlements, or other outcomes obtained by the Firm. These descriptions are provided for informational purposes only and reflect the specific facts and circumstances of past matters. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter, including yours. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and the applicable law. The Firm cannot and does not guarantee any particular result in any case.
6. No Specialization or Certification
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the attorneys of the Firm are not certified by any board or governing authority as specialists or experts in any particular field of law. Any description of the Firm’s practice areas reflects the types of matters the Firm handles and is not a claim of certification or specialization.
7. Testimonials and Endorsements
Any client testimonials, reviews, or endorsements appearing on this website reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the individuals who provided them. They are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter, and they are not necessarily representative of the experience of all clients. Individual results vary and depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Unless otherwise noted, no compensation was provided in exchange for any testimonial.
8. Jurisdiction and Licensing
The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Beau B. Brindley is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the State of Iowa, and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The Firm regularly represents clients in federal criminal matters throughout the United States and appears in courts outside Illinois as permitted by applicable rules, including by admission pro hac vice. The Firm does not seek to represent any person in any jurisdiction where this website does not comply with that jurisdiction’s laws or ethical rules. The specific bar admissions of each attorney are set forth in his or her individual biography on this website.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, page layouts, and the selection and arrangement of materials — is the property of The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print materials from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices. You may not otherwise reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, transmit, or use any content from this website for any public or commercial purpose without the Firm’s prior written permission. “The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley” and any associated names and logos are trademarks or service marks of the Firm and may not be used without permission.
10. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this website by, any third party. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to it; not to introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code; not to disrupt or interfere with the operation, integrity, or security of the website; and not to use the website to collect or transmit any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
11. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. The Firm does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website. Your access to and use of any linked website is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of that website.
12. No Warranties
This website and all information, content, and materials provided on it are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. The Firm does not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. The Firm makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on this website.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the Firm nor its attorneys, employees, or agents will be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or your inability to access or use, this website or any information, content, or materials on it, even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any dissatisfaction with this website is to stop using it.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of this website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
15. Accuracy and Updates
The Firm strives to keep the information on this website accurate and current but makes no representation or warranty that it is complete, accurate, or up to date. The law changes frequently, and the information on this website may not reflect the most recent legal developments. The Firm expressly disclaims any obligation to update any information on this website and is not responsible for any errors or omissions in its content.
16. Changes to These Terms
The Firm may revise these disclaimers and terms at any time, without prior notice, by updating this page. Any changes are effective when posted. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms, so you should review this page periodically.
17. Governing Law and Venue
These disclaimers and terms, and your use of this website, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this website or these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
18. Severability
If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
19. Responsible Attorney
This website is published by The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley. The attorney responsible for its content is Beau B. Brindley.
20. Contact
If you have any questions about these disclaimers or terms, please contact the Firm using the information provided on the Contact page of this website or the contact information above.