Updated August 16th, 2009

General Disclaimer by MERRITT FLEBOTTE

Users of this site should keep the following information in mind when visiting and using the Legal Line website powered by MERRITT FLEBOTTE:

1. Official Name: The full name of our law firm is Merritt, Flebotte, Wilson, Webb & Caruso, PLLC.

2. Not Legal Advice: MERRITT FLEBOTTE provides the information on this website as a public service. This website offers only general information about the law, hence it is not intended to be, nor can it be, actual legal advice on any specific matter for any particular person.

3. No attorney-client relationship: The use of information on this website cannot be taken as establishing any contractual, de facto, implied or other form of attorney-client privilege or relationship between MERRITT FLEBOTTE and the reader or user of this information found herein or obtained through Legal Line. No one can establish an attorney-client relationship with MERRITT FLEBOTTE merely by the use of this website or by sending or receiving information through this site or the Legal Line call center.

4. Hiring MERRITT FLEBOTTE: While we want to help you, please understand that merely contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. We cannot become your lawyers or represent you unless and until (1) we have agreed to represent you and (2) you have received a signed engagement letter or fee agreement from us outlining the terms of representation.

5. Information Not Privileged: Nor is any general information or document sent or given to MERRITT FLEBOTTE through this website or by phone call considered privileged or confidential. An attorney-client relationship with us can be established ONLY by an express and written agreement signed by us.

6. Use of Website Cannot Create a Conflict of Interest for MERRITT FLEBOTTE: It is possible, though highly unlikely that if you have a litigation matter that we may be representing an adverse or involved party. You agree that merely using the site or sending us information about your case through this site will not constitute a conflict of interest for MERRITT FLEBOTTE or any of its attorneys in the matter in question and MERRITT FLEBOTTE and its attorneys may continue to represent any client in the matter in which you are involved.

7. Website responsibility: The attorney responsible for this site is James A. Merritt, Jr.

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