Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2025

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using the website of Fay & Lawler, APC (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this site.

1. Not legal advice

Information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should not rely on this site as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Do not send confidential information through this website until an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing.

2. No attorney-client relationship

Contacting the Firm through this website, email, or forms does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Firm may decline representation or may be unable to represent you due to conflicts or other reasons. Any statute of limitations or other deadline may continue to run while you wait for a response; you are responsible for protecting your own legal rights and deadlines.

3. Use of the site

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, servers, or networks connected to the site.

4. Intellectual property

Content on this website (including text, graphics, logos, and layout) is owned by the Firm or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or republish site content for commercial use without prior written permission, except as allowed by fair use or other applicable law.

5. Third-party links

This site may contain links to third-party websites. Those links are provided for convenience only. The Firm does not control and is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Firm does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Fay & Lawler, APC and its attorneys and staff shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of this website, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. California law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when changes are made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to info@fayandlawler.com or through our Contact page.