Terms of Service

Welcome to Casey Law Firm. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client") and Casey Law Firm ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our legal services.

By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1.1 Scope of Services

Casey Law Firm provides legal representation and consultation in the areas of personal injury, property damage, insurance claims, and related matters as specifically agreed upon in a separate engagement letter or representation agreement.

1.2 Acceptance of Terms

Your acceptance of these Terms is expressed by signing our engagement letter, paying any required retainer, or allowing us to begin work on your behalf. These Terms should be read in conjunction with your specific engagement letter, which may contain additional terms specific to your case.

2.1 Legal Services Covered

Our services are limited to those specifically described in your engagement letter. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Legal consultation and advice
• Case evaluation and strategy development
• Document preparation and review
• Representation in negotiations, mediations, and litigation
• Communication with opposing parties, insurance companies, and other relevant entities

2.2 Geographic Limitations

Casey Law Firm primarily practices in the state of Florida. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in Florida and may be admitted to practice in other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. We cannot provide legal advice regarding matters in jurisdictions where we are not licensed to practice.

2.3 Client Eligibility

By engaging our services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or are the legal guardian of a minor seeking representation. You also confirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements and that you are not prohibited by any court order from engaging legal counsel.

3.1 Required Documentation

You agree to provide all documentation and information requested by the Firm in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal identification and contact information
• Documentation related to your case (medical records, accident reports, insurance policies, etc.)
• Correspondence with opposing parties or insurance companies
• Any other information relevant to your case

3.2 Communication Expectations

You agree to maintain open communication with the Firm and to promptly respond to inquiries from your attorney or their staff. You must inform us of any changes to your contact information, including address, phone number, and email address.

3.3 Truthful Information Provision

You must provide truthful and complete information to the Firm at all times. Withholding information or providing false information may compromise your case and could result in termination of our representation.

4.1 Fee Structure

Our fee structure will be clearly outlined in your engagement letter and may include one or more of the following arrangements:

• Contingency Fee: For personal injury and certain other cases, we may work on a contingency fee basis, where our fee is a percentage of any recovery obtained on your behalf. If there is no recovery, you will not owe attorney's fees.
• Hourly Rate: For certain matters, we may charge an hourly rate for the time spent working on your case.
• Flat Fee: For specific, well-defined services, we may charge a predetermined flat fee.

4.2 Costs and Expenses

In addition to attorney's fees, you may be responsible for costs and expenses related to your case, which may include:

• Court filing fees
• Deposition costs
• Expert witness fees
• Medical record retrieval costs
• Travel expenses
• Postage and copying expenses

The handling of costs and expenses will be detailed in your engagement letter.

4.3 Payment Methods

We accept payment via:

• Credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
• Personal checks
• Electronic funds transfer
• Cash (in-person only)

4.4 Late Payment Policies

Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise specified. Unpaid balances may accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services for non-payment.

5.1 Attorney-Client Privilege

Communications between you and the Firm are protected by attorney-client privilege. We will maintain the confidentiality of information you provide to us in accordance with applicable ethical rules and laws.

5.2 Information Handling

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5.3 Disclosure Limitations

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• With your express consent
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or legal process
• To establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims
• To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our practice (all such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations)
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

6.1 Termination by Client

You may terminate our representation at any time by providing written notice. Upon termination, you will be responsible for any fees and costs incurred up to the date of termination, in accordance with the terms of your engagement letter.

6.2 Termination by Firm

The Firm may terminate representation for various reasons, including but not limited to:

• Non-payment of fees or costs
• Client's failure to cooperate or follow legal advice
• Client's engagement in fraudulent or criminal activity
• Conflicts of interest that arise during representation
• Any circumstance where continued representation would result in violation of legal ethics rules

6.3 Notice Requirements

Unless immediate termination is necessary to prevent violation of ethical rules, we will provide reasonable notice of our intent to terminate representation and will take reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to your interests.

6.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of representation:

• We will return your original documents and property
• We will provide a copy of your file upon request (copying costs may apply)
• We will cooperate in the transfer of your case to new counsel, if applicable
• You will remain responsible for payment of all fees and costs incurred prior to termination

7.1 Scope of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm's liability to you for any claims arising out of our representation shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by you to the Firm for the matter giving rise to the claim.

7.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm, its partners, associates, employees, and agents from any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, and costs (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your engagement letter.

7.3 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

These Terms and your relationship with the Firm shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our representation shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Broward County, Florida.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website or providing them to you through other means.

Your continued use of our services after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must notify us and terminate our representation.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when these Terms were last revised.