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You should not act or rely on any information on this website without seeking the advice of an attorney or doctor. The determination of whether you need legal services or medical services and your choice of a mesothelioma attorney or doctor are very important matters that should not be based solely on websites or advertisements.
Testimonials on this site are based on personal reports and should not be considered as medical evidence. No medical or scientific conclusions should be drawn from them. Testimonials represent individual experiences and are not predictive of any other patient outcomes.
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By submitting an inquiry on MesotheliomaWeCanHelp.com, you are requesting to be contacted by our mesothelioma team. Our mesothelioma team assists with identifying mesothelioma support resources, including top mesothelioma treatment sources such as doctors, cancer centers and clinical trials. Our mesothelioma team will also assist you with any inquiries you have regarding your legal rights. Our mesothelioma team cannot provide you with medical advice; you should always speak with your doctor or health care provider for any questions about your medical condition.
This is no guarantee and no warranty that any of the information in this website has been updated to reflect subsequent legal, medical or other developments. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act on this information without seeking professional counsel or professional medical guidance. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL PROVIDER PRIOR TO FOLLOWING OR USING ANY INFORMATION ON THIS SITE.
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STATE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMERS
GENERAL DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT
Certain states require additional disclaimers concerning specialty areas of legal practice. These additional disclaimers are provided below. Our attorneys are not licensed to practice in every state set forth below. These disclaimers are provided in recognition that the internet reaches users outside of states where LPC attorneys are licensed to practice law and are provided for informational purposes only not as a solicitation to practice law in states where we do not hold a license.
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. Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e)
Colorado: Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field. Colo. RPC 7. (2)
Delaware: A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in a particular field of law unless (1) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by an organization that has been approved by an appropriate state authority or that has been accredited by the American Bar Association; and (2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication. Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (d).
Florida: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you hire a lawyer, please ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. You will not be charged any costs or fees for this information. You will not be charged any fees or costs if there is no recovery in your asbestos-related legal claim.
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. Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c).
Iowa: The determination of whether you need legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Please do your own research about any law firm or lawyer you intend to retain. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 32:7.3(d).
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: 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.
Kentucky and Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in a particular field of law, unless: (a) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by an organization which has been approved by an appropriate state authority or that has been accredited by the American Bar Association; (b) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication; and (c) the communication occurs only for as long as the lawyer remains so certified and in good standing. Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 3.130(7.40).
Massachusetts: If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as “certified” in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct 7.4.
Minnesota: A lawyer may not state or imply that the lawyer is a specialist or certified as a specialist in a particular field of law. Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(c).
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 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST to a Mississippi attorney. The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of experience therein. See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a), and Rule 7.6(a).
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.” Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rules 4-7.2(f), 4 -7.4.
Nevada: A lawyer certified as a specialist under Rule 7.4 may advertise the certification during such time as the lawyer’s certification and the state bar’s approval of the certifying organization are both in effect. Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(d)(5).
New Jersey: Any certification as an experienced, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(d).
New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT. A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in a particular field of law, unless (1) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by the State Bar of New Mexico, an organization that has been approved by an appropriate authority of another state or the District of Columbia or a U.S. Territory, or an organization that has been accredited by the American Bar Association; and (2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication. See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-702(C).
New York: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT- Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. Attorney Advertising.
North Carolina: The case outcomes contained within this website depend upon a variety of legal, factual, and circumstantial factors unique to each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome regardless of any similarities to any other legal matter. The cases mentioned on this website are illustrative only of the types of cases the firm handles and not all cases or outcomes are provided. The firm may associate with counsel external to the firm to assist with some cases.
Ohio: ADVERTISEMENT ONLY. A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is a specialist in a particular field of law, unless both of the following apply: (1) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by an organization approved by the Supreme Court Commission on Certification of Attorneys as Specialists; (2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication.
Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4.
Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2.
Rhode Island: 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 experienced in any field of practice. Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (d).
Tennessee: Before a lawyer may communicate that the lawyer is a specialist, the lawyer must first register the specialty certification with the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education in accordance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21. A lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer has received any certification of specialty from the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Tennessee Rules of Professional conduct Rule 7.1.
Texas: Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Texas Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.02.
Vermont: A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in a particular field of law, unless: 1) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by a named organization, provided that the communication clearly states that there is no procedure in Vermont for approving certifying organizations, unless the named organization has been accredited by the American Bar Association to certify lawyers as specialists in a particular field of law; and (2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (d).
Virginia: A lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer does or does not practice in particular fields of law. A lawyer who is a specialist in a particular field of law by experience, specialized training, or education, or is certified by a named professional entity, may communicate such specialty or certification so long as the statement is not false or misleading. Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1, Comment [4].
Washington: A lawyer may state that the lawyer is certified as a specialist in a field of law if such certification is granted by an organization approved by an appropriate state authority or accredited by the American Bar Association or another organization, such as a state bar association, that has been approved by the state authority to accredit organizations that certify lawyers as specialists. In order to insure that consumers can obtain access to useful information about an organization granting certification, the name of the certifying organization must be included in any communication regarding the certification. Washington Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1, Comment 8.
Wyoming: A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in a particular field of law, unless: (1) the lawyer has been certified as a specialist by an organization that has been approved by an appropriate authority of the state or the District of Columbia or a U.S. Territory or that has been accredited by the American Bar Association; and (2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2 (c).
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