Terms & Conditions
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using The West Firm, PLLC website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) in fully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, do not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes are effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Use of the Website
The content on our Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. While we strive to keep information current, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date, and it may be changed or removed at any time without notice. No material on this Site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation – you should consult a qualified attorney for advice tailored to your circumstances. Do not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without first seeking professional counsel.
Please note that portions of this Site may be considered attorney advertising under New York law. Any testimonials or past case results described on the Site are for informational purposes only; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements or website communications.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Site or by contacting The West Firm, PLLC through any online form, email, or other electronic communication. Viewing the Site, reading our blog, or submitting information via the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and our firm. An attorney-client relationship is only established after we have expressly agreed to represent you – typically through a written engagement agreement signed by both you and the firm – and not before.
We welcome your inquiries, calls, letters, or emails; however, please do not send any confidential or sensitive information through the Site or by email until you have spoken with our attorneys and entered into an engagement agreement. Any information transmitted to us before an attorney-client relationship exists may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The West Firm, PLLC has no legal obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information you provide before we agree to represent you. Contacting us through the Site does not create any duty for us to keep your information confidential, and we reserve the right to represent parties adverse to you in matters related to your submission if no attorney-client relationship exists.
User Conduct
By using our Site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You must not misuse the Site or engage in any activity that interferes with others’ use. Prohibited uses include (but are not limited to) using the Site or its content:
For any unlawful purpose, or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts.
To violate any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance (including but not limited to local, state, federal, or international laws).
To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the rights of others.
To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, intimidate, or discriminate against any person or class protected by law (including based on gender, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability).
To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
To transmit or upload any virus, malware, or any other malicious code that could affect the functionality of the Site, other websites, or the Internet.
To engage in any form of spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, spidering, crawling, or scraping of the Site or its content.
To collect or track personal information of others without authority.
For any obscene, offensive, or immoral purpose.
To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Site, our networks, or any websites linked to the Site.
Engaging in any of the above prohibited activities may result in termination or suspension of your access to the Site, at our discretion. The West Firm, PLLC reserves the right to report any misuse of the Site to the proper authorities and to seek any legal remedies available.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, graphics, logos, images, video clips, downloads, and the overall design and arrangement of the Site, is the property of The West Firm, PLLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes our firm name, logos, and all materials authored by our attorneys. All rights are reserved.
You are authorized to view, download, and print material from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. However, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, publicly display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content on this Site for any public or commercial purpose without our prior written consent. You also may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on the Site or on any content. Any unauthorized use of the Site’s content may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, privacy and publicity laws, and other regulations and statutes.
“The West Firm, PLLC” name and logo are trademarks and service marks of The West Firm, PLLC. Unauthorized use of our name, logos, or any marks confusingly similar is strictly prohibited. We will aggressively enforce our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law, which may include seeking injunctive relief and damages.
Privacy and Data Collection
Information Collected: We value your privacy. If you choose to contact us through this Site (for example, by filling out a contact form or submitting a case evaluation request), we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and physical address. We do not collect personally identifiable information from you unless you choose to provide it to us. Please do not submit any more personal data than is necessary for your inquiry or request.
Use of Information: Any personal information you provide will be used for the purpose for which you submitted it. This may include contacting you to respond to your questions or schedule a consultation, evaluating your case details, providing legal updates or information you requested, and improving our services and website functionality. We will use your information only in a manner consistent with applicable law and ethical rules governing attorney conduct.
No Disclosure to Third Parties: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, maintaining our IT infrastructure, or servicing our firm (such as our website host or communication service providers), but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services. Any such service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify, in line with this Privacy section. We may also disclose your information if required by law or a court order, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a legal obligation, or protect the safety of our clients or others.
Data Security: We employ reasonable security measures (including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards) to protect the personal information you submit through the Site. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing data is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted through the internet; any transmission is at your own risk.
Consent and Privacy Policy: By using our Site and providing personal information, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in these Terms and in our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with such use, please do not provide personal information via the Site. We encourage you to review our separate Privacy Policy (if provided on this Site) for more detailed information on how we handle user data and your rights regarding your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about privacy or how we manage data, please contact us using the information in the Contact Information section below.
Limitation of Liability
No Warranties: Your use of this Site is at your own risk. The Site and all content or functionality available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranty or guarantee of any kind, either express or implied. The West Firm, PLLC makes no warranty or representation as to the quality, accuracy, reliability, availability, or completeness of the information on the Site. To the fullest extent permissible under law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranty that the Site or content will be error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the Site will meet your requirements or that it will operate uninterrupted or error-free.
Liability Limitation: In no event shall The West Firm, PLLC, nor any of its partners, attorneys, employees, agents, or affiliates, be liable to you or any third party for any damages or losses whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) this Site or any content herein. This limitation of liability applies to all forms of damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive, including without limitation any lost profits, lost revenue, business interruption, loss of data, or other intangible losses. This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, some of the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any condition, warranty, right, or liability which may not be lawfully excluded or limited.
You agree that if you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Site, or with any of these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Site.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience or informational purposes (for example, links to external articles, organizations, or legal resources). Please note that we have no control over the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites that may be linked through our Site. The West Firm, PLLC does not endorse, guarantee, or assume any responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of information on third-party sites. When you click on an external link, you will leave our Site and proceed at your own risk – any personal information you provide on the linked site will be governed by that third party’s policies, not ours. We recommend you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
The inclusion of any link on our Site does not imply any association or relationship between The West Firm, PLLC and the linked third party, nor does it imply endorsement or sponsorship by our firm of the third-party site’s content, products, or services. Similarly, a link from an outside website to our Site, if any, does not imply our endorsement of that external site.
Linking and Framing: You may create ordinary text hyperlinks to the public pages of our Site as long as the link does not portray The West Firm, PLLC in a false or misleading manner and provided that the linked site does not contain unlawful or objectionable content. However, you may not frame this Site or incorporate any portion of this Site into any other website or product, nor may you link to our Site in a manner that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement by The West Firm, PLLC without our express prior written consent. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions and any dispute arising out of your use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. By using this Site, you agree that any dispute or claim between you and The West Firm, PLLC will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for litigating any such claims, and you waive any objection to venue in those courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, The West Firm, PLLC retains the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction to enforce its intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms & Conditions or the Site, please contact us. You can reach us by mail, phone, or email at:
The West Firm, PLLC
575 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 641-0500
Email: amountain@westfirmlaw.com
We will endeavor to respond to any inquiries regarding these Terms promptly. Your feedback is important to us, and we encourage you to contact us if you need any clarification about your rights and obligations under these Terms.
Last Updated: August 29, 2025. These Terms & Conditions are effective as of this date and will remain in effect until amended.
.png?content-type=image%2Fpng)