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A RESULT ACHIEVED ON BEHALF OF ONE CLIENT IN ONE MATTER DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE SIMILAR RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR OTHER CLIENTS.

The materials on this website have been prepared by us for informational purposes only, do not constitute legal advice, do not necessarily reflect our opinions or the opinions of any of our attorneys or clients, and are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up–to–date. This website is not intended to create, and receipt or review of it does not create or constitute, an attorney–client relationship between you and us, and you should not act or rely on any information in this website without seeking the advice of an attorney.

We would be pleased to communicate with you by email. However, if you communicate with us through this website or otherwise in connection with a matter for which we do not already represent you, your communication may not be treated as privileged or confidential. You should not send any information to us until you have spoken with one of our attorneys and received authorization to send that information to us. If you communicate with us by email in connection with a matter for which we already represent you, please remember that Internet email is not secure and you should avoid sending sensitive or confidential Internet email messages unless they are adequately encrypted.

In some jurisdictions, this website may be considered advertising. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon written information about our qualifications and experience. We have endeavored to comply with all known legal and ethical requirements in providing this website. We do not desire to represent clients based upon their review of any portions of this website that do not comply with legal or ethical requirements in your jurisdiction.

The Resource Links page on this website and some of the articles on this website contain links to other resources on the Internet. Those links are provided as citations and aids to help you identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest, and are not intended to state or imply that we sponsor, are affiliated or associated with, or are legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links.

Nothing contained in this website is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer or to imply specialization or certification by any organization not previously approved by the Alabama State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct require the following statement: “No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.”

To the extent the State Bar Rules in your jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office and⁄or a single attorney responsible for this website, we designate our office in Montgomery, Alabama, USA as our principal office and designate John Ward Weiss as the attorney responsible for this web site.

IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: Any federal tax advice contained on any page of this website is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending any transaction or matter addressed on any page of this website.

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The following applies generally to all electronic communications you receive from Gilpin Givhan, PC and its attorneys (the “Firm”):

Monitoring and Retention of Communications
To the extent permitted and/or required by applicable law, the Firm reserves the right to monitor, review, retain, and reproduce all electronic communications (including, but not limited to, email, instant message, text message, and other electronic transmissions) in its discretion and to produce such communications to courts, regulatory authorities, or other governmental agencies as required.

No Instructions or Time-Sensitive Matters by Electronic Message
You should not use electronic communications to provide time-sensitive instructions, initiate legal action, effectuate filings, or request that the Firm take or refrain from taking any action by a specific deadline. Electronic communications may not be reviewed immediately. The Firm will not be responsible for any delay or failure to act on instructions transmitted electronically without express confirmation of receipt and agreement to proceed.

Confidentiality and Security
Electronic communications may not be secure. The Firm makes no representation or warranty that electronic messages will remain confidential. Such communications may be intercepted, accessed by unauthorized or unintended parties, delayed, corrupted, incomplete, or not delivered. By communicating electronically with the Firm, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

No Attorney-Client Relationship
Transmission of information to the Firm by electronic communication does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a written engagement agreement signed by the Firm and the client. Do not send confidential or sensitive information unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

Information Provided “As Of” Date
Information conveyed in any electronic communication speaks only as of the date sent and may be based on sources believed to be reliable; however, the Firm does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or continued validity of such information. Laws and regulations are subject to change and may vary by jurisdiction.

Jurisdictional Practice
Attorneys of Gilpin Givhan, PC are licensed to practice law only in the jurisdictions in which they are admitted. The Firm does not seek to represent anyone in a jurisdiction where this communication would not comply with applicable laws or ethical rules. Not all services may be available in all jurisdictions.

No Tax or Accounting Advice (Unless Specifically Engaged)
Unless expressly stated otherwise in a written engagement agreement, the Firm does not render tax, accounting, or other specialized professional advice. You should consult qualified tax, accounting, or other appropriate professionals before taking action based on any information provided.

Third-Party Links and References
Any links to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. The Firm does not endorse, sponsor, or control such websites and is not responsible for their content or for the collection or use of information regarding users of those sites. Any reference to a third party does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or recommendation unless expressly stated.

Marketing Communications
If you have received a marketing or other commercially related communication from the Firm and prefer not to receive future communications of that nature, please contact the sender to opt out.

Consent to Electronic and Text Communications
By replying “Yes” or otherwise providing consent, you authorize Gilpin Givhan, PC and its attorneys, agents, and representatives to contact you at the phone numbers or email addresses you have provided, including via text message, automated dialing systems, or prerecorded/artificial voice messages, for lawful purposes. You may opt out at any time by replying “Stop” to a text message or by contacting the Firm directly.

Social Media
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Privacy
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If you have any questions regarding this disclaimer or the Firm’s policies, please contact Gilpin Givhan, PC directly.