Effective Date: 15 Sep, 2026.
Thank you for visiting the Potter Handy LLP website. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Potter Handy LLP website and related communication features and services.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website or its communication features.
1. Website Purpose
We created this site so you can learn more about the legal services offered by Potter Handy LLP. The website is intended for informational purposes only.
None of the information contained on this website is intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, legal advice or a solicitation of any particular prospective client.
Our website is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Potter Handy LLP. An attorney-client relationship cannot be formed with us merely by reading or using information on this website. The only way to become our client is by specific and explicit agreement with an individual attorney at Potter Handy LLP.
You should not act or rely on any information contained on this website without seeking the advice of an attorney.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Any information that you send us in an email message may not be confidential or privileged. Sending us an email message will not make you a client of Potter Handy LLP.
If you are interested in having us represent you, call us at (415) 534-1911. We will determine whether the matter is one for which we are willing or able to accept professional responsibility. We will not make this determination solely by email communication.
We reserve the right to decline any representation. We may be required to decline representation if it would create a conflict of interest with our other clients.
You should therefore not provide us with confidential or sensitive information—whether by letter, email, telephone, text message, website form, chat, or other electronic communication—until after we have had an opportunity to determine whether representing you would create a conflict of interest with any of our other clients.
3. Information You Provide
You are not required to provide personal information merely to browse our website. However, you may voluntarily provide certain information so that we can communicate with you, including in connection with a newsletter, firm announcements, events, requests for information, or a return telephone call.
Potter Handy LLP does not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Our collection and use of personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
4. Communications
If you provide your contact information and request communications from us, we may contact you by telephone, email, text message, mail, or other permitted means, subject to your preferences, applicable law, our Privacy Policy, and these Terms.
Certain communications may relate to your inquiry, request, appointment, case, account, firm announcements, or other services or information you have requested.
5. Text Messages
If you choose to receive text messages from Potter Handy LLP, you consent to receive messages at the telephone number you provide. Messages may include information or communications relating to your inquiries, requests, appointments, services, account, firm announcements, or other communications for which you have provided consent. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to a message from us. For assistance, reply HELP or contact Potter Handy LLP using the contact information provided on this website.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
6. Automatic Calling and Texting
Where applicable and to the extent permitted by law, and where you have provided the appropriate consent, Potter Handy LLP may contact you by telephone call or text message, including through automated technology.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in the applicable communication.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or recognize when you visit a particular site.
Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual and may allow the website to tailor its operation to your preferences.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
A cookie does not give us access to your computer or information about you beyond the data you choose to share with us and information collected through applicable website technologies.
8. Spam and Abuse Prevention
We use third-party CAPTCHA services to help protect our website from spam, automated abuse, and malicious activity.
These services may collect and process certain information about your device and your interactions with the website, such as your IP address, browser and device information, mouse movements, keystrokes, time spent on the site, and other information necessary to distinguish human users from automated bots.
This information is processed by the applicable CAPTCHA service provider in accordance with its privacy policy and terms of service.
9. Third-Party Services
We use, or may use, third-party vendors’ software programs, tools, and services to enhance your browsing and user experience.
Before using a third-party feature or providing information through such a feature, you should review the applicable third party’s terms of use and privacy policy. If you do not agree with any part of a third-party provider’s terms, please refrain from using that feature.
10. Third-Party Chat Disclaimer
Our website may offer a chat feature. The technology supporting this feature may be provided by a third-party service provider, while inquiries made through the chat may be handled by Potter Handy LLP personnel.
Your use of the chat feature may be subject to the applicable third-party provider’s privacy policy and terms of service.
While we strive to provide accurate information through the chat feature, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information provided through chat.
Although reasonable measures may be taken to secure chat communications, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted through the chat feature. Please do not provide confidential, privileged, financial, medical, or other sensitive information through chat.
To the extent permitted by law, Potter Handy LLP disclaims liability for damages or losses arising from your use of the chat feature, including errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or actions taken based upon information provided through the feature.
By using the chat feature, you acknowledge and agree to these provisions.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
This website may contain links to websites created and maintained by third parties.
We make no warranty, express or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of information contained on this website or on any third-party website to which this website is linked.
Potter Handy LLP does not sponsor, endorse, or otherwise approve materials appearing on third-party websites. Links to other websites are not intended to state or imply that Potter Handy LLP sponsors or is affiliated or associated with those websites.
The opinions expressed in materials contained on this website are those of the individual authors and may not reflect the opinions of Potter Handy LLP or its partners or employees.
12. Copyright
Unless a separate copyright notice is placed on particular material, all materials contained on this website are the copyrighted property of Potter Handy LLP.
Reproduction, distribution, republication, or retransmission of material contained on this website is prohibited unless prior written permission of Potter Handy LLP has been obtained.
13. Accuracy of Information
Law is a rapidly changing field. Accordingly, although we intend for the information contained on this website to be useful, we do not guarantee that any information contained on the website is correct, complete, current, or up to date.
14. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration
(a) Agreement to Arbitrate
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you and Potter Handy LLP agree that any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its applicable rules.
Judgment on an arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
The arbitration will be conducted in California. The Federal Arbitration Act, and not any state arbitration law, will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision.
(b) Opt-Out of Arbitration
You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of accepting these Terms by sending written notice to Potter Handy LLP at info@potterhandy.com with the subject line “Opt-out of Arbitration.”
(c) Class Action Waiver
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you and Potter Handy LLP agree that each party may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
The arbitrator may not consolidate proceedings involving more than one person or preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.
(d) Severability
If any portion of this Section is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Changes to These Terms
Potter Handy LLP reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any updated Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by law.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use or our communications practices, please contact us at (415) 534-1911 or info@potterhandy.com.