PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 10, 2026
Atlanta Legal Defense (“Atlanta Legal Defense,” “the Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information obtained through our website, online forms, electronic communications, and related business systems.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and does not replace or limit any professional duties of confidentiality that may apply to information obtained in connection with an attorney-client or prospective attorney-client relationship.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name;
Email address;
Telephone or mobile number;
Mailing address;
Information submitted through a contact, consultation, or intake form;
Information provided when requesting legal services;
Communications sent to the Firm;
Scheduling and appointment information;
Billing or payment-related information; and
Other information that you voluntarily provide.
Depending on how you use our website, certain technical information may also be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type;
Device information;
Website usage information;
Referring pages;
Date and time of website visits; and
Information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Collect Information
We may collect information when you:
Submit a contact or consultation form;
Contact the Firm by telephone, email, or text message;
Schedule a consultation or appointment;
Become a client of the Firm;
Communicate with the Firm regarding an existing legal matter;
Use our website; or
Otherwise voluntarily provide information to us.
We may also receive information through third-party service providers that assist with website hosting, case management, scheduling, communications, payment processing, or other business operations.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information collected for legitimate business and legal-service purposes, including to:
Respond to inquiries;
Evaluate requests for legal services;
Conduct conflict checks;
Schedule consultations, appointments, and meetings;
Communicate with prospective and current clients;
Provide legal services;
Maintain and administer client matters;
Request documents or information;
Provide appointment, court-date, deadline, or case-related reminders;
Communicate regarding billing or account matters;
Operate and improve our website and business systems;
Maintain the security of our systems;
Comply with legal, ethical, court, and professional obligations; and
Protect the rights and interests of the Firm, our clients, and others.
Submission of information through this website does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.
4. Attorney-Client and Prospective Client Information
Information received in connection with an attorney-client relationship is handled in accordance with the Firm's professional obligations, including applicable duties of confidentiality.
Individuals who contact the Firm regarding possible representation may also be entitled to protections applicable to prospective clients under governing law and professional-conduct rules.
However, contacting the Firm or submitting information through this website does not mean that the Firm has agreed to represent you.
Do not rely on a website submission to protect a legal deadline or to obtain immediate legal assistance. Representation is established only when the Firm expressly agrees to undertake representation, including through an executed engagement agreement, court appointment, or other appropriate confirmation.
5. SMS and Text Message Communications
Atlanta Legal Defense may offer text-message communications to individuals who consent to receive them.
If you opt in to receive text messages from Atlanta Legal Defense, messages may include communications concerning:
Consultation scheduling;
Appointments;
Court dates and scheduling;
Case-related administrative matters;
Requests for documents or information;
Reminders;
Case-status notifications;
Billing or account-related matters; and
Other communications concerning legal services you have requested or that the Firm is providing.
Message frequency varies depending on the nature and status of your matter.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may request assistance by replying HELP or by contacting Atlanta Legal Defense directly.
Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of receiving or purchasing legal services.
Mobile Information and SMS Consent
Atlanta Legal Defense does not sell, rent, or share mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
The Firm may use service providers that assist us with delivering communications and operating our business systems. Such service providers may process information on our behalf only as reasonably necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by law.
SMS opt-in information and consent will not be transferred to third parties for their own marketing, promotional, lead-generation, or advertising purposes.
6. When We May Share Information
Atlanta Legal Defense does not sell personal information.
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary:
To provide legal services;
At the direction or with the authorization of a client;
To courts, opposing counsel, government agencies, experts, investigators, interpreters, vendors, or other persons as appropriate in connection with legal representation;
To service providers that assist with website hosting, case management, communications, scheduling, payment processing, information technology, or other business functions;
To comply with applicable law, court orders, subpoenas, ethical obligations, or lawful governmental requests;
To detect or prevent fraud, security incidents, or unlawful activity; or
To protect the rights, property, safety, or interests of the Firm, its clients, or others.
Any disclosure of information relating to a client remains subject to the Firm's applicable professional obligations.
As stated above, mobile telephone numbers and SMS opt-in or consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
7. Website Hosting and Third-Party Service Providers
Atlanta Legal Defense uses third-party technology providers to operate its website and business systems.
These providers may include companies providing:
Website hosting;
Case-management software;
Client communications;
Electronic scheduling;
Payment processing;
Email services;
Data storage;
Website analytics; and
Information-technology services.
These providers may process information on behalf of Atlanta Legal Defense to the extent reasonably necessary to provide their services.
Our website is currently hosted through Squarespace. Our practice may also use third-party case-management and communications platforms in connection with client services.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate website functions, maintain security, understand website usage, and improve website performance.
Some cookies may be placed or managed by third-party service providers.
Your browser may permit you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.
9. Information Security
Atlanta Legal Defense uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or alteration.
No website, electronic transmission, storage system, email service, or text-message system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
Clients should use communication methods designated by the Firm when transmitting particularly sensitive or confidential information.
10. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide legal services, maintain appropriate business and client records, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending upon the type of information and the circumstances in which it was collected.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
Atlanta Legal Defense does not control and is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of independent third-party websites. Accessing a third-party website is subject to that website's own policies and terms.
12. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for use by adults seeking information concerning legal services.
We do not knowingly use this website to solicit personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate authorization.
Information concerning minors that is received in connection with legal representation is handled in accordance with applicable professional and legal obligations.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Atlanta Legal Defense may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.
The updated policy will be posted on this page and will identify its effective or last-updated date.
14. Contact Us
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the Firm's privacy practices may be directed to:
Atlanta Legal Defense
1800 Peachtree St NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(678) 689-9497
admin@atllegaldefense.com