Terms and Conditions.

and any pages, features, content, forms, or services made available through the website (collectively, the Website). The Website is owned and operated by LaRocque Law LLC, an Illinois limited liability company with its principal office at 411 S. Sangamon Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (Firm, we, us, or our).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

1. Informational Purpose Only; No Legal Advice

The content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only. The Website may describe legal topics, Firm services, attorney biographies, representative matters, publications, alerts, or other information, but such content is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice for any specific situation.

You should consult qualified legal counsel regarding your particular circumstances. Laws, rules, and legal standards may change, and Website content may not reflect the most current legal developments.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of the Website, including viewing content, submitting a contact form, sending an email, requesting information, downloading materials, subscribing to updates, or otherwise communicating with the Firm through the Website, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only if and when the Firm expressly agrees in writing to represent you and, where applicable, you and the Firm enter into a written engagement agreement. We may decline representation for any reason, including conflicts of interest, practice-area limitations, jurisdictional limitations, or other professional obligations.

3. No Confidentiality for Unsolicited Information

Do not send confidential, privileged, sensitive, or time-sensitive information to the Firm through the Website unless and until the Firm has agreed in writing to represent you. Information submitted through the Website may not be treated as confidential or privileged unless an attorney-client relationship has been established and the information is submitted in connection with that relationship.

Submitting information through the Website does not prevent the Firm from representing another party in the same or a related matter, unless the Firm has expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

4. Communications and Electronic Submissions

When you contact us through the Website, by email, or through other electronic means, you consent to receive responsive communications from us electronically. Electronic communications may be insecure, delayed, intercepted, misdirected, corrupted, or otherwise compromised. You should not use the Website for urgent legal matters, filing deadlines, service of process, or other time-sensitive communications.

5. Attorney Advertising; Prior Results

The Website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules of professional conduct. Any descriptions of past results, representative matters, testimonials, endorsements, awards, rankings, publications, or similar materials are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, attorney biographies and practice descriptions are not intended to imply certification, specialization, or expertise beyond what is permitted by applicable law and professional rules.

6. Jurisdictional and Practice Limitations

The Firm practices law only in jurisdictions where its attorneys are properly licensed or otherwise authorized to practice. The availability of Website content does not mean that the Firm or any attorney is authorized to practice law in every jurisdiction, or that the Firm is willing or able to represent you in any specific matter.

The Website is directed primarily to users located in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

7. No Guarantee of Outcome

Legal matters involve risks and uncertainties. The Firm does not guarantee any outcome, result, timing, cost, or legal consequence. Any statements on the Website regarding possible results, strategy, timing, or legal principles are general in nature and do not constitute promises, guarantees, or predictions.

8. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law;
Submit false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, or unlawful material;
Interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or integrity of the Website;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, systems, accounts, or networks;
Use any robot, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access, copy, monitor, or collect Website content without our prior written consent;
Introduce viruses, malware, harmful code, or other technologies that could damage or impair the Website or any user’s device; or
Use the Website to solicit, advertise, or transmit unsolicited commercial communications.

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Website at any time and for any reason, without notice.

9. Intellectual Property

The Website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, design, layout, articles, alerts, photographs, videos, audio, downloads, and other materials, are owned by the Firm or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.

You may view and download Website content for your personal, non-commercial informational use only, provided that you do not remove copyright, trademark, attribution, or other proprietary notices. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, publish, sell, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Website content without the Firm’s prior written consent.

10. Third-Party Websites and Resources

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, platforms, tools, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. The Firm does not control, endorse, sponsor, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites, content, policies, practices, products, or services. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all Website content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

The Firm does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm and its attorneys, employees, owners, officers, directors, managers, agents, contractors, service providers, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or similar damages arising out of or relating to the Website, Website content, or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm’s total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website, Website content, or these Terms will not exceed $100 or the amount you paid directly to the Firm for use of the Website, whichever is greater.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability to the extent such limitation is prohibited by applicable law or professional responsibility obligations.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Firm and its attorneys, employees, owners, officers, directors, managers, agents, contractors, service providers, and affiliates from and against any claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:

Your use or misuse of the Website;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of applicable law or the rights of any third party; or
Information, materials, or content you submit through or in connection with the Website.

14. Illinois Law; Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website, Website content, or these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Subject to any non-waivable rights under applicable law, you agree that any lawsuit or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Website, Website content, or these Terms must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

15. Privacy; Separate Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website may involve the collection, use, disclosure, storage, or processing of information about you. Please review our Privacy Policy, using this link, which explains how we handle personal information in connection with the Website.

These Terms incorporate the Privacy Policy by reference. If there is a conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding personal information, the Privacy Policy will control for that issue.

16. Biometric Information

The Website is not intended to collect biometric identifiers or biometric information. You must not submit fingerprints, voiceprints, face geometry, retina or iris scans, or other biometric identifiers or biometric information through the Website unless the Firm has provided a separate written biometric-information notice and obtained any required written release or consent.

If any Website feature, vendor tool, security system, intake tool, verification process, or communication platform may collect biometric identifiers or biometric information, the Firm will provide any separate notices, consents, retention schedule, and destruction policy required by applicable law before collecting or using such information.

17. Children

The Website is intended for use by adults and is not directed to children under 13. The Firm does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through the Website, please contact us using the information below.

18. Online Payments, Invoices, and Client Portals

If the Website links to or integrates with an online payment page, invoice portal, scheduling tool, document portal, client portal, or other third-party service, your use of that service may be subject to additional terms, privacy policies, security practices, and payment-processing rules.

Payment through the Website or any linked platform does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship, expand the scope of an existing engagement, or modify any written engagement agreement. If you are an existing client, your written engagement agreement controls the scope of representation, fees, billing, and payment obligations.

19. Changes to the Website and Terms

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, Website content, or these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes to these Terms are effective when posted on the Website unless a later effective date is stated.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. You should review these Terms periodically.

20. Termination

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, applicable law, or the rights of the Firm or any third party, or for any other reason.

21. Severability; Waiver; Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Firm’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other terms expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Website.

22. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Rebecca LaRocque, Esq.
LaRocque Law LLC
150 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60606
331-306-0084

Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law;

Submit false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, or unlawful material;

Interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or integrity of the Website;

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, systems, accounts, or networks;

Use any robot, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access, copy, monitor, or collect Website content without our prior written consent;

Introduce viruses, malware, harmful code, or other technologies that could damage or impair the Website or any user’s device; or

Use the Website to solicit, advertise, or transmit unsolicited commercial communications.

Your use or misuse of the Website;

Your violation of these Terms;

Your violation of applicable law or the rights of any third party; or

Information, materials, or content you submit through or in connection with the Website.