DISCLAIMERS
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
The information contained herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as a substitute for consulting with an attorney. The materials contained in the website are not legal advice and may or may not reflect the latest status of legal developments in any given area. This website is in no way a substitute for an attorney. If you believe you may have a claim or if you would like to obtain legal advice, we urge you to contact the OSC Law Firm, LLC or another firm to speak with an attorney directly, or respond through our website to have an attorney contact you. Use of this website, including sending or receiving information through it, does not establish an attorney-client relationship, nor is an non-passworded information considered privileged or confidential. OSC Law Firm, LLC will attempt to respond to any information but unless and until we do so and you thereafter enter into a written agreement to be provided with representation or legal advice, you are not retaining any attorney associated with OSC Law Firm, LLC or relying upon the submission of information in any way. Never stop taking any prescription drug without first consulting with a doctor. This website should never be used for medical guidance. This website is not intended for soliciting clients and does not propose any type of such transaction. The determination of whether you require legal services and your choice of which lawyer to retain are very important matters that should not be based on websites or advertisements. 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.
CONTINGENT ATTORNEY’S FEES
Contingent attorney’s fees refer only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. The percentage fee will be computed before or after expenses are deducted from the recovery in accordance with state laws.
YOU ARE NOT RETAINING AN ATTORNEY
I understand and agree that submitting information through the internet, or submitting information through the web page to OSC Law Firm, LLC and/or any other associated counsel constitutes a request for legal advice and that I am not forming an attorney-client relationship by submitting this request or forwarding information over the internet. I understand that I may only retain an attorney by entering into a written fee agreement, and that I am not doing so at this time. No attorney-client relationship will be formed unless and until I execute such an agreement. The OSC Law Firm, LLC or associated counsel will attempt to respond to any information you submit, but unless we do so and you thereafter enter into a written agreement to be provided with legal representation or legal advice, you are not retaining the OSC Law Firm, LLC or any attorney associated with OSC Law Firm, LLC or relying upon the submission of information in any way. Use of this website, including sending or receiving information through it, does not establish an attorney-client relationship, nor is non-passworded information considered privileged or confidential. I agree that any information I may receive in response to information I submit over the internet or in verbal communications with any representatives of OSC Law Firm, LLC is general information and I will not be charged for any response at this time. I further understand that the law for each state may vary, and therefore I will not rely upon this information as legal advice.
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS MAY BAR YOUR CLAIM(S)
I understand that statutes of limitations are running and that when they expire I will be precluded from pursuing any claims I may have. OSC Law Firm, LLC is not providing any legal advice as to when these statutes began running or when their deadlines may expire. I understand that I should seek legal advice immediately from other than The OSC Law Firm, LLC if I believe the time for pursuing any of my claims may be near its expiration.
THE OSC LAW FIRM, LLC AND ASSOCIATED COUNSEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall the OSC Law Firm, LLC or any other party involved in the creation, production or hosting of this website be liable to you or any other person for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind related to or allegedly arising from your use of or access to this website. Moreover, the OSC Law Firm, LLC is not responsible for the contents of any links to or contents of other websites. While we have made every attempt to ensure the information contained in this website is accurate, The OSC Law Firm, LLC is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or the results obtained from the use of this information and without warranty of any kind expressed or implied including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchant ability and fitness for a particular purpose.
THE OSC LAW FIRM AND ASSOCIATED COUNSEL MAY ASSOCIATE WITH OR CONSULT OTHER ATTORNEYS
The OSC Law Firm, LLC is based in St. Louis, Missouri. It has attorneys licensed in the states of Missouri and Illinois. I understand that in evaluating any potential claim, The OSC Law Firm, LLC may discuss details of my claims with co-counsel, associated counsel or other attorneys with whom we anticipate working with or who handle similar claims. I specifically authorize discussion of intimate details of any potential claim I may have, including disclosure of medical information and other personal or potentially privileged information. Since this matter may require advice regarding the laws of my home state, I further agree that local counsel may be contacted by The OSC Law Firm, LLC for referral of this matter.
FOLLOWING DOES NOT ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIP
Following OSC Law Firm on social channels, including Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn and Facebook does not state or imply a relationship between OSC Law Firm and the follower. OSC Law Firm is located at 1034 S. Brentwood, Penthouse 1-A, 23rd Floor, St. Louis, Mo. 63017.
STATE SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS
I understand that various State Supreme Courts and the Bar Associations of most states do not review or approve specialist designations. Certain states, such as Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming require specific disclaimers, which are listed below.
STATE DISCLAIMERS
Alabama: 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. Colorado: Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field. Florida: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Iowa: The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. The following is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. The filing of a claim or suit solely to coerce a settlement or to harass another could be illegal and could render the person so filing liable for malicious prosecution or abuse of process. Kentucky: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Mississippi: FREE BACKGROUND INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. Missouri: Past results afford no guarantee of future results and each case is different and is judged on its own merits. Some cases result in no recovery. Costs and expenses will be advanced and reimbursed to us only if you recover. You have no liability for costs or expenses unless a court directs. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Some matters may be referred to other lawyers. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. Nevada: The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. New Jersey: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by The Supreme Court of New Jersey. New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT New York: “Attorney Advertisement” “Prior results do not guarantee similar outcome” Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Tennessee: None of the attorneys in this firm are certified as a Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Estate Planning or Elder Law specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. Certification as a specialist in all other listed areas is not currently available in Tennessee. Texas: Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Wyoming: The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and credibility and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
OTHER DISCLAIMERS
James D. O’Leary, Michael W. Shelton, James T. Corrigan, Kari S. Peterson, Michael J. Dalton, and Michael J. Quillin are all members of O’Leary, Shelton, Corrigan, Peterson, Dalton & Quillin, LLC. We reserve the right to decline representation in any case or claim. We also may be required ethically to decline any representation that would create a conflict of interest. OSC Law Firm is responsible for the content of this communication.
James D. O’Leary, Michael W. Shelton, James T. Corrigan, Kari S. Peterson, Michael J. Dalton, and Michael J. Quillin are licensed to practice in the State of Missouri.
James T. Corrigan, Kari S. Peterson, and Michael J. Quillin are licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Kari S. Peterson is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.