Use of the Foy & Associates, P.C. (“Foy & Associates” or the “Firm”) website is subject to the terms and conditions (“Terms”) set forth below. Access to this Website is an acknowledgement that these Terms, as amended from time to time, have been read and accepted.
Foy & Associates is a law firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, with attorneys licensed to practice law in Georgia and a number of other states. On occasion, Foy & Associates may refer prospective clients to other law firms located throughout the country, who form relationships with Foy & Associates, and are experienced in handling such cases. Foy & Associates may also undertake legal representation in certain cases and will affiliate with other legal counsel located throughout the country to provide legal representation.
You should assume that everything you see or read on this Website is copyrighted, trademarked, and/or otherwise protected intellectual property unless otherwise noted (“Foy & Associates Intellectual Property”) and may not be used except as provided in these Terms or in the text on the Website without the written permission of Foy & Associates. Foy & Associates hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited right and license to access and use this Website solely for your personal use in accordance with these Terms. You shall not, in any way, otherwise copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, modify, create derivative works from, sell, or exploit this Website. Except as expressly set forth herein, nothing herein shall be construed to confer any grant or license of any Foy & Associates Intellectual Property, whether by estoppel, by implication, or otherwise. You are strictly prohibited from using any Foy & Associates Intellectual Property except as expressly provided in these Terms.
This Website is designed to be accessible to and usable by people with and without disabilities. If you have any problems or concerns with accessibility on this Website, please contact the Firm via telephone at (404) 400-4000, and the Firm will be happy to do what it can to help.
This Website is controlled, operated, and administered from within the United States of America and is only intended for use therein. We make no representation regarding use of the Website outside of the United States. Foy & Associates has sought to comply with all legal and ethical requirements related to the Website. To the extent that the professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office or an attorney responsible for the Website, Foy & Associates designates Jonathan Hawkins, who can be contacted at 3424 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1780, Atlanta, Georgia (USA) 30326.
Materials on this Website
The materials on this Website are for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, legal opinion, or any other advice on any specific facts or circumstances. Readers should not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional advice. Any actions or decisions about your legal rights should be based on the particular facts and circumstances of your situation, and appropriate legal advice from an attorney retained directly by you.
Transmission of information on or by use of this Website is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship between you and Foy & Associates. Such communications will not be treated as confidential. Photographs and other graphics may be for dramatization purposes only and may include models. Likenesses do not necessarily imply current client, partnership, or employee status.
This Website may contain articles about judgements, verdicts, and settlements obtained in specific cases, as well as testimonials from clients. Understand that every case has its own unique facts and circumstances, and there is no guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
No Assurances
The information on this Website is subject to change without notice. Although we to keep our Website current and accurate, you should not rely on this information or its applicability to any specific circumstances without first seeking professional advice. The information on this Website should in no way be taken as an indication of future developments or results. Laws occasionally change, and the Firm does not update this Website for all legal developments, so it is important that you always ensure the accuracy and applicability of such information to your particular situation. In addition, laws and legal requirements can vary in different jurisdictions. Foy & Associates makes no warranties, representations, or claims of any kind concerning the information available from, or the operation of, this Website. Foy & Associates and contributing authors expressly disclaim all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done wholly or partly in reliance upon the use or contents of this Website. By visiting this Website, you agree that Foy & Associates is providing this Website “AS IS,” and that Foy & Associates shall not be liable for any damages of any nature whatsoever, as a result of your use of this Website or any information provided herein.
FOY & ASSOCIATES MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE WEBSITE AND ONLINE SERVICES AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, FOY & ASSOCIATES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE ONLINE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
Third Party Information and Links to Other Entities
This Website may provide links to a variety of other potentially useful Internet resources and may provide access to third-party information. However, Foy & Associates cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information provided therein and is not responsible for any third-party content, products, or services that may be accessed through the Website, and the availability of links on this Website to such third party content, products, or services should not be construed as referrals to, or endorsements of, the linked entities or the content, products, or services that they make available. Foy & Associates will remove any link from this Website upon request from the linked entity. Without our prior written consent, you may not link material on this Website with another website, or associate or frame material on this Website with another webpage or materials of any other entity.
Contacting Foy & Associates
Persons contacting Foy & Associates through the Internet e-mail facility provided through this Website should not send confidential, privileged, or sensitive information. Information sent to Foy & Associates via Internet e-mail or through this Website is not secure and is done on a non-confidential basis. Foy & Associates may make reasonable efforts to keep communications private, but because of the nature of Internet communications and the absence of an attorney/client relationship, we cannot promise or guarantee confidentiality. If you have a specific legal question, please provide details in the e-mail of how we can contact you and the general nature of your inquiry, without providing any confidential specifics. We will then endeavor to pass on your e-mail enquiry to one of our qualified lawyers. If the matter is very time-sensitive, please telephone our Firm. We will endeavor to respond to any question submitted through the Website’s e-mail facility but accept no liability for failure to do so.
No Lawyer-Client Relationship
This Website is not intended to be an offer to represent any person. Your use of the Internet e-mail facility on this Website does not give rise to a lawyer-client relationship. Please do not consider there to be any lawyer-client relationship between you and the Firm or any of its lawyers unless or until: (i) you have sought to retain us; (ii) we have had an opportunity to check and clear any conflicts; and (iii) you have signed a written agreement from us confirming the retention and scope of any representation.
Privacy
We recognize that privacy and data security are important issues, and so have taken steps to safeguard the information that you may provide to us through this Website. Please click here to view our Privacy Policy for this Website.
Advertising Disclosures
Because some material on this website constitutes attorney advertising, and this website is viewable anywhere in the United States, certain disclosures are required by some jurisdictions. Foy & Associates makes the following disclosures:
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.
Arizona: Advertising material.
Colorado: Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field.
Connecticut: Advertising Material.
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.
Georgia: Contingent attorneys’ fees refers 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. “Pay Us Nothing Unless We Win Your Case!” refers only to fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.
Hawaii: Advertising Material.
Idaho: Advertising Material.
Illinois: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, nor does it recognize certifications of expertise in any phase of the practice of law by any agency, governmental or private, or by any group, organization or association.
Indiana: Advertising Material.
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. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. 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.
Kansas: Advertising Material.
Kentucky: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.
Louisiana: ADVERTISEMENT.
Maine: Advertising Material.
Minnesota: Advertising Material.
Mississippi: The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. FREE BACKGROUND INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Missouri: Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
Montana: Advertising Material.
Nevada: The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future cases. You may have to pay the opposing parties’ attorney fees and costs in the event of a loss. You may be responsible for costs, including advanced litigation expenses and court costs, and possible opposing party’s fees if there is no recovery.
New Hampshire: Advertising Material.
New Jersey: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT — NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.
New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT.
New York: ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
North Carolina: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
Ohio: ADVERTISING MATERIAL.
Oklahoma: Advertising Material.
Pennsylvania: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT – NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.
Rhode Island: Advertising Material. The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.
South Carolina: Advertising Material.
South Dakota: Testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guaranty, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
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: Advertisement. Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Utah: Advertising Material.
Virginia: ADVERTISING MATERIAL.
West Virginia: Advertising Material.
Wisconsin: Advertising Material.
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 ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
This Website Does Not Provide Medical Diagnosis or Advice
The content provided on this Website, such as documents, images, videos, news alerts, pharmaceutical drug recalls, prescription medication history, or information on litigation concerning the foregoing topics, or other materials, is for informational purposes only. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition or for any questions you may have regarding a health concern. Never disregard professional medical advice, alter a prescription plan in anyway, or delay or refrain from seeking medical advice because of something you have read or seen on this Website. Links to other sites are provided for information only. Use of trade names is for identification only and does not constitute endorsement by Foy & Associates.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Website may present information about pharmaceutical drug recalls, which is for information purposes only. Such information is not necessarily the most current information on subject and may or may not be updated based on the last information concerning such recalls. Do not make any make any decisions regarding medication or medical providers based on information from this Website including but not limited to information we provide about drug recalls.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Foy & Associates, its members, partners, employees, agents or contributors to this Website be liable for any loss or injury, or any damages, whether direct, special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or otherwise, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, resulting from or occasioned by your access to or use of this Website. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL FOY & ASSOCIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATING TO THIS MATERIAL, FOR ANY USE OF THIS WEBSITE, OR FOR ANY OTHER LINKED WEBSITE.
Indemnification
You agree that you will not use this Website for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose prohibited by these Terms. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Foy & Associates, its owners, partners, and contributors from any liability, loss, claim and expense (including attorneys’ reasonable fees) related to your violation of these Terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to any choice of law principles. Disputes arising shall be exclusively governed per Arbitration as set forth below. To the extent any dispute is held to fall outside of the arbitration process, then any appropriate state court sitting in Fulton County, Georgia (the “Permitted Courts”) shall have exclusive jurisdiction of any such dispute, case, or controversy in any way related to, arising under, or in connection with these Terms, including extra-contractual claims, and shall be a proper forum in which to adjudicate such dispute, case, or controversy, and you irrevocably: (a) consent to the jurisdiction of the Permitted Courts in such actions, (b) agree not to plead or claim that such litigation brought in the Permitted Courts has been brought in an inconvenient forum, and (c) waive the right to object, with respect to such suit, action, or proceeding, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party.
Arbitration
In exchange for your use of this Website, you acknowledge, understand, and agree that any and all claims arising out of or relating to said use shall be resolved through confidential binding arbitration proceedings in accordance with and pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. You agree that arbitration shall be the sole means of resolving such disputes and claims, and you waive your rights to resolve such disputes and claims by court proceedings or any other means. You agree that judgment may be entered on the award in any court of competent jurisdiction and, therefore, any award rendered shall be binding. You recognize that your use of this Website constitutes and serves as good and valuable consideration for your agreement to arbitrate any and all claims. You may only bring your claim(s) on an individual basis, and the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims shall not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. You agree that final and binding arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for resolving any claims, instead of any court action, including the right to a trial by jury, which is hereby expressly waived.
Miscellaneous
If any of these Terms is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, that shall not affect: (a) the legality, validity or enforceability in that jurisdiction of any other Term or (b) the legality, validity or enforceability in other jurisdictions of that Term or any other Term. Foy & Associates’ failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive our right to act with respect to that breach or subsequent or similar breaches. No consent or waiver by Foy & Associates hereof will be deemed effective unless in writing.
We reserve the right to vary or amend these Terms at any time and for any reason. Any changes shall take effect upon posting to this Website. If any modification to these Terms is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, such modifications shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of these Terms and the remaining provisions.