Attorney-Client Disclaimer

When Representation Begins, and What This Site Does Not Create

This disclaimer explains what using this website does and does not create, and how to confirm the license status of the attorney assigned to your review.

1. Using This Site Does Not Create Representation

Browsing this website, reading its content, submitting a contact form, or requesting a price quote does not create an attorney-client relationship. General information on this site, including service pages, FAQs, and guides such as our non-compete enforceability guide, is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice about your specific situation.

2. When an Attorney-Client Relationship Begins

An attorney-client relationship begins only when all of the following occur: payment is received for a specific review, an attorney is assigned to your matter, and that attorney confirms the engagement directly with you. Before that point, no communication with this site, including through live chat or the contact form, is protected by attorney-client privilege.

3. Verifying Your Attorney's License

Every attorney assigned to a review is licensed to practice law in the state relevant to your contract, or works alongside local counsel licensed there. You can confirm an assigned attorney's license status directly with the state bar that licenses them, using that state's public attorney lookup tool. State bar directories list an attorney's license status, admission date, and any public disciplinary history.

When your review begins, the name and state bar number of your assigned attorney is provided to you in writing. We encourage every client to verify this information independently before relying on the review, rather than take licensure on trust alone.

4. This Site Is Not Legal Advice

Content on this website, including service descriptions, FAQs, checklists, and guides, is general information about contract review and contract law concepts. It is not legal advice, does not apply to every situation, and does not substitute for a review of your specific contract by your assigned attorney.

5. Jurisdiction and Licensing

Contract enforceability, including non-compete terms, varies by state. An attorney licensed in one state is not authorized to give legal advice governed by the law of a different state without appropriate licensing or local counsel involvement. Our attorney assignment model, described in Our Standards, exists to address this directly.

6. No Guarantee of Outcome

A contract review identifies risk and explains what a clause means. It does not guarantee that a practice or counterparty will agree to any requested change, and it does not guarantee a particular outcome in a future dispute. Past results in any review or negotiation do not predict the outcome of a future matter.

7. Local Counsel and Third-Party Attorneys

Where your contract requires an attorney licensed in a state different from your primary assigned attorney, your matter may be routed to a partnered local counsel attorney. Local counsel is independently licensed and identified to you by name and state bar number before beginning work on your matter.

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this disclaimer, or a request to verify an assigned attorney's information, can be directed to us through our contact form.