DISCLAIMERS - OSB PLF
DISCLAIMERS
Law firms can use disclaimers to warn prospective clients that information provided in emails, blogs, or on the law firm's website, is not legal advice. Firms can also use disclaimers to clarify that the provision of such information does not create an attorney-client relationship, and to confirm whether the firm will treat any information received as confidential.
Sample 1 Email Disclaimer
Sample 2 Listserv Disclaimer
Sample 3 Website Disclaimer
Sample 4 Blog, Article, Newsletter, etc. Disclaimer
IMPORTANT NOTICES
This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not establish, report, or create the standard of care for attorneys in Oregon, nor does it represent a complete analysis of the topics presented. Readers should conduct their own appropriate legal research. The information presented does not represent legal advice. This information may not be republished, sold, or used in any other form without the written consent of the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund, except that permission is granted for Oregon lawyers to use and modify these materials in their own practices. ? 2018 OSB Professional Liability Fund
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Sample Email Disclaimer
The information contained in this email may include confidential information that is legally privileged. If you received this message in error, you are hereby notified that your receipt of this email was not intended by the sender and any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone at the number listed above or by email, and then delete the email from your computer. Do not print, copy, or disclose the contents to anyone else.
Sample Listserv Disclaimer
The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only. This email communication does not create an attorney-client relationship between the firm and the recipient, and is not legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and the contents of this email are not a substitute for legal counsel. Do not take any action in reliance on the contents of this email without seeking the advice of counsel.
Sample Website Disclaimer
The firm's principal office is located in [location]. The attorney[s] is licensed to practice law in the state of [states]. The information on this site is for informational purposes only, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. The materials on this site do not constitute legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and nothing provided on this site should be used as a substitute for advice of competent counsel.
The information contained on this site may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Accordingly, information on this site is not promised or guaranteed to be correct or complete, and should not be relied upon as such.
Sample Blog, Article, Newsletter, etc. Disclaimer
This material is provided for informational purposes only. The provision of this material does not create an attorney-client relationship between the firm and the reader, and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and the contents of this [blog, article, newsletter, etc.] are not a substitute for legal counsel. Do not take action in reliance on the contents of this material without seeking the advice of counsel.
The information contained in this [blog, article, newsletter, etc.] may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Accordingly, information in this [blog, article, newsletter, etc.] is not promised or guaranteed to be correct or complete, and should not be relied upon as such. Readers should conduct their own appropriate legal research.
NOTE: Be aware that firms use email and websites differently. Some firms use these services to allow prospective clients to interact directly with firm staff or lawyers. Remember that both the attorney-client relationship as well as confidentiality may be implicated in these and other circumstances, and the firm should warn prospective clients accordingly.
See Oregon RPC. 1.18, Duties to Prospective Client for guidance. See also ABA Formal Opinion 10-457 for information on Lawyer Websites.
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