Disclaimer

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the website of James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law (the "Firm"), located at jamesmbyrdlaw.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms set forth below. If you do not agree with any part of this Disclaimer, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. Visiting this Site, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm or any attorney associated with the Firm.

An attorney-client relationship is established only when (1) you have formally engaged the Firm for legal representation, (2) the Firm has accepted the engagement, and (3) both parties have executed a written fee agreement or engagement letter. Until all three conditions are met, no attorney-client relationship exists, and no confidential information you transmit through this Site will be treated as privileged or protected from disclosure.

Do not submit any information through this website that you consider to be confidential or privileged. If you need to discuss the specifics of your legal matter, please contact our office by telephone to arrange a consultation.

2. Not Legal Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. The content published here, including articles, blog posts, practice area descriptions, frequently asked questions, and any other materials, is provided solely for general educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, a substitute for professional legal advice, judgment, or counsel.

Every legal matter is unique. The outcome of any criminal defense case depends on the specific facts involved, applicable law, the jurisdiction, the court, and many other variables that cannot be addressed through general website content. Reading the information on this Site does not give you a basis on which to take or refrain from taking any legal action.

You should consult a qualified, licensed attorney in your jurisdiction regarding any specific legal issue, question, or situation you face. If you are facing criminal charges or an investigation, do not delay in seeking qualified legal counsel.

3. Accuracy of Information

James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Site is accurate, current, and complete at the time of publication. However, the law changes frequently and varies by jurisdiction. The Firm makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any information on this Site.

The Firm expressly disclaims all liability for errors or omissions in the content of this Site and for any reliance placed on information obtained from this Site. Past results and case outcomes described on this Site are not guarantees or predictions of future results. Every case is different, and prior successes do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.

The Firm reserves the right to modify, update, or remove content from this Site at any time without notice. Links to third-party websites are provided as a convenience only; the Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.

4. Jurisdictional Limitations

James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and in the following federal courts:

• The Federal District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
• The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• The United States Supreme Court

The information on this Site relates to Alabama law and to federal law within the jurisdictions listed above. It may not be applicable to, or accurate with respect to, the laws of any other state, territory, or jurisdiction. Accessing this website from outside Alabama or from outside the Firm's licensed federal jurisdictions does not create any obligation on the part of the Firm to represent you or to apply the laws of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside Alabama or need legal assistance in a jurisdiction where the Firm is not licensed, you should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. This website is not intended to solicit clients or provide legal services in any state or jurisdiction where such solicitation or services would be prohibited or where the Firm is not authorized to practice.

5. Attorney Advertising Notice

In accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Alabama State Bar, this website and any materials contained herein may constitute attorney advertising. The Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct require the following statement on certain communications: "No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers."

Any case results, verdicts, settlements, or awards described or referenced on this Site are illustrative only and do not guarantee or predict similar results in any future case. Each legal matter is unique and is governed by its own set of facts and applicable law.

The Firm's principal office is located at 456 Conti St, Mobile, Alabama 36602. James M. Byrd is responsible for the content of this website and is licensed to practice law in Alabama.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law, its attorneys, agents, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way related to your access to, or use of, this website or the information contained herein, even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Your use of this website is at your sole risk. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of this Site or with any of the terms of this Disclaimer, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Site.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer or would like to speak with James M. Byrd about your legal matter, please contact our office directly: