Introduction
Welcome to the Terms of Use for Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your use and access to the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website, as well as the full list of services, information, and other resources available on our website. By using our website or related services, you agree to accept and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these Terms of Use carefully. If you do not agree to all these Terms, you must not use our site or services. These Terms are intended to help safeguard both your rights and ours, and to ensure a clear and open client-provider relationship between you (as our client or a visitor) and the firm itself.
Agreement to Terms
By browsing or otherwise using the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website at www.shaheengordon.com or by contacting the Concord, Dover, Manchester, or Nashua (N.H.) or Portland (Maine)-based law offices of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy set forth herein. If you are using this website or services through us on behalf of another party such as a corporation, you represent that you have and continue to have authority to accept these Terms on that party’s behalf. Your use of our website and services indicates your continued acknowledgement and agreement to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in effect at the time of your use, which may be updated from time to time.
Modifications to Terms
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. may change, modify, alter, or update these Terms of Use at any time, in its sole discretion. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. will make the amended Terms of Use effective by posting a revised version on this page and indicate the version date at the top of this page. Therefore, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. suggests that you review these Terms of Use periodically to be aware of any changes. You acknowledge and agree that any amendments to the Terms of Use will become binding upon you as of the date such changes were posted on this page. Your continued use of the website or services following the posting of changed Terms shall be considered your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
Eligibility and Jurisdiction
Our website and legal services are designed for residents of, or persons or entities subject to the laws of, New Hampshire, Maine, and, where appropriate, the United States. By use of this site you are representing and warranting that you are at least 18 years of age or are using the Site within the supervision of a parent and/or guardian. The use of our website outside our designated areas is done at your own risk and may be subject to other rules and regulations. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. makes no representation that the materials or services contained in this site are appropriate for use in other jurisdictions.
No Attorney-Client Relationship or Legal Advice
The materials available at this site have been prepared by Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Your accessing this website, submitting a question or other communication to us via this website, or any e-mail communication to or from us within this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. An attorney-client relationship will only be created by a written agreement signed by you and Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information to us until an attorney-client relationship has been established. Any such information will not be privileged or confidential absent such an attorney-client relationship.
Services Offered
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. practices immigration, personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, DWI, corporate and business law, trusts & estates, healthcare law, family law, litigation, mediation & arbitration. The practice area descriptions and case results on this site are not intended as legal advice, and do not offer any guarantees of similar results in your matter. Our attorneys practice in New Hampshire, Maine, and, where noted elsewhere on this site, in other jurisdictions (referred to as “federal practice”). Engagement for the purposes of representing you in a matter begins only upon our mutual agreement and successful completion of our intake and engagement process.
User Responsibilities and Conduct
You agree to utilize the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website and services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our website and/or services to post or transmit any material that may be unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, fraudulent, infringing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; and you further agree not to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website, our servers, or networks connected to the site, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its network systems. Misuse or unauthorized use of our website and services may result in termination of your account and use, as well as possible legal action.
Intellectual Property
Content contained on the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website – including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, video and audio files, designs, and software – is the property of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., its attorneys, or content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, print, or download portions of the content contained in the site for your own informational, non-commercial use only; you may not modify or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. All other use of the content of this site is prohibited without our prior written permission.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to you . . . and us. We collect and use individual information that you provide to us through this website only in the manner and for the purposes set forth in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of information relating to you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We recommend that you review our Privacy Policy in its entirety because it describes how we may use and disclose personal and other information we obtain through our site, including information provided by individuals through online forms as well as related information people may provide through an email or other communication with our firm.
Links to Third Parties
You may find links on our site to third party websites, resources, or content which are not operated or controlled by Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. These links are provided solely as a convenience and/or reference to you. We do not review, endorse, control, or are otherwise responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party sites. You access any third party resources at your own risk. You should review the terms and privacy policies of all external sites that you visit.
No Warranties
The Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website and all information, materials, and services available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind either expressed or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, the firm disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and course of dealing or usage of trade. Some of the Services may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. We do not warrant that the functions or Services available on the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses, worms, or other harmful components. Use of the site and Services is at your sole risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., its attorneys, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, and other intangible losses), regardless of the theory of liability (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., along with its partners, members, attorneys, employees, contractors, and affiliates, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise from or are related to your violation of these Terms of Use, your use of the website, or your infringement of any rights belonging to a firm client or a third party.
Electronic Communications and Notices
By accessing and/or using our website or by providing your contact information you agree to receive electronic responses to your inquiry, including updates to this website and notices about these Terms from Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. Electronic communications fulfill any requirement for communication to be in writing. You may opt out of certain communications by notifying us as described in such communications or notifying the nearest Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. office.
Attorney Advertising / Case Results
Portions of this website may constitute attorney advertising under the applicable rules and regulations of the jurisdictions in which our attorneys are licensed. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case studies, testimonials, and client stories are included for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as a promise or warranty of results. Prospective clients should not base their decision to retain counsel upon advertising alone. They should consider all factors, such as experience, reputation, and any consultations with counsel.
Fees, Payment, and Engagement
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. strives to provide clear and complete information about attorney fees and billing practices. When legal services are rendered, fees are generally based on the type of matter involved, the complexity of the matter, legal skill required, and other factors. Initial consultations are either complimentary or fee-based depending on the practice area and attorney. A written engagement agreement details the terms of representation, scope of services, fees, retainer, and payment arrangements. Fees for services are typically paid by check, credit card, or electronic funds transfer. Inquiries about billing should be directed to your attorney or the office at which your matter is being handled.
Prohibited Activities
You shall not use the website, any service provided by Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms and conditions or that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Accessing data not intended for you, or logging onto a server or account which you are not authorized to access
- Using the website to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of a system or network, or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization
- Using the website to misrepresent or forge information identifying the sender
- Uploading files that contain viruses, worms, malware, or other malicious code
- Interfering with the proper working of the website
- Stalking or harassing others
- Engaging in any activity that interferes with our intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy, publicity, or other rights
Suspension / Termination of Access
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. may terminate, suspend, or limit your access to the website in whole or in part at any time and without notice for any reason whatsoever including, but not limited to, violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity on your part, or to protect the safety and security of our systems. Upon termination all Terms which by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
Copyright Infringement Policy
If you have discovered that material being used on the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. site violates your copyright, you must send us a written notification that contains the following: (1) your name, address, telephone number, and email address; (2) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (3) the URL or location of the material in question; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (5) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner. Notices should be sent to the attention of our main office at 107 Storrs Street, Concord, NH 03302 or by telephone at 603-288-1294.
Confidentiality and Security
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is committed to the security and confidentiality of client information. However, no Internet transmission can be fully secure. We cannot ensure the security of any information transmitted electronically, and doing so is at your own risk. Upon receipt of information, we maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information. For sensitive matters, we recommend contacting a team member by telephone or visiting our offices in person.
Children’s Privacy
This site and its facilities are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from such children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, you should contact us immediately after which we will ensure appropriate action is taken to remove such information from our servers.
Choice of Law / Venue
These Terms of Use and use of the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website and services are governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire without giving effect to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms, your use of the website, or your relationship with Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. can be brought only in the state and federal courts located in New Hampshire.
Disputes
In the event that a conflict arises over the Terms or your relationship with Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. please contact us directly first to attempt to resolve the conflict. In the event an informal resolution is not possible, you agree that any legal or equitable action or proceeding arising from these terms will be brought in a court located in New Hampshire. No terms shall prevent either party from bringing an action seeking injunctive or other equitable relief for a violation of its confidentiality obligations or intellectual property rights.
Severability
To the extent that any provision of these Terms of Use is determined by any applicable court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted and all other provisions of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.
Any provision herein determined by a competent court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible by law, leaving the remainder of the foregoing provisions in full force and effect.
Waiver
No waiver by Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition, and any failure of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment
You shall not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under the Terms of Use, in whole or in part, without Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.’s prior written consent. Subject to the above restriction, we may assign our rights and obligations hereunder in connection with a change of control, merger, acquisition of assets, or by operation of law.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms posted on this site from time to time, constitute the entire agreement between us and you with respect to our site and services and supersede all prior agreements or understandings between us and you concerning the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral.
Accessibility Statement
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is committed to making this site accessible to all users. We actively seek to conform with the relevant accessibility standards and welcome your feedback regarding the usability of our site. If you encounter an accessibility issue or require assistance, you may contact us by telephone at any of our office locations. We strive to provide services to and through websites, applications, and other electronic media in a manner which is accessible to all.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, our services, or your legal rights, please contact Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. directly (by phone at any of your nearest offices: Concord, NH 603-288-1294; Dover, NH 603-288-1372; Manchester, NH 603-288-1294; Nashua, NH 603-288-1379; Portland, ME 207-389-7350; Toll-Free: 888-801-9916); in person (at any of our local office addresses: 107 Storrs Street, Concord, NH 03302; 353 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Dover, NH 03820; 180 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104; 11 Concord Street, Nashua, NH 03060; or 75 Pearl Street, Suite 205, Portland, ME 04101); online (by web form or email); or via Facebook (ShaheenGordon), Twitter (@ShaheenGordon) or anywhere you find us on LinkedIn (Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.).
Acknowledgement and Acceptance
By using the website of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., or providing information to our law firm (“Firm”), you represent that you have read and understood these Terms of Use and agree with them. We appreciate your confidence in our Firm. Your peace of mind and best interests are very important to us. Please feel free to contact us to review your legal concern, or if you have any questions about these Terms of Use.