Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice 

This online privacy notice describes how Howes and Barnett PLLC and those associated with Howes and Barnett PLLC collect, retain, use, process, share, and transfer your information on our website as well as when you interact with us on social media sites and apps, through emails, and advertisements displayed through online services operated by us or nonaffiliated third parties. By using our online services or interacting with us online, you agree and consent to the terms and conditions of this notice.  

Information we collect 

Our online efforts may generate information that identifies you, as well as online data about you. The types of information we collect will be strictly related to providing legal services. We may collect contact information, your name, physical address, email address and/or telephone number. Any and all sensitive information such as a Social Security number will be obtained only if you provide it to us.  

We collect information directly from you when you request legal services, information or representation. Additionally, we may collect information about you from third parties, including social media sites and apps. 

How we use your Information 

We may use the personal information we collect to provide our services, to evaluate your case or determine your legal needs; to communicate with you, to provide you with legal services, and provide advice regarding legal options including evaluation of your claim, and settlement or litigation. 

We may discuss personal information with, insurance adjusters, attorneys who have been retained to defend against your claim, attorneys associated with us in prosecuting your case, judges, medical providers, evaluating physicians, medical and vocational professionals, expert and lay witnesses as necessary to advance your cause, law enforcement agencies as required by law, court reporters, the Workers’ Compensation Board and Courts of law. 

We use no tracking tools of any kind, and at no time or in any manner provide your information to a third party inconsistent with the declarations contained herein. 

Retention of Personal Information 

We will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary or relevant to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and processed, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.  

SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes.

We get consent verbally by asking do you agree to receive conversational text messages from Howes & Barnett PLLC. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://howesbarnett.com/. To opt out at any time text STOP. Visit https://howesbarnett.com/privacy-policy for privacy policy and https://jameshowesattorney.com/ for Terms of Service. 

Terms of Use 

By accessing this website or content, you agree to the following Terms of Use.  

Limitation of Liability 

In no event will Howes and Barnett PLLC be liable for any lost profits, lost opportunity, or any direct or indirect, special, incidental, exemplary, punitive, consequential or any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of or inability to use this website, or the copying or display of, or the interaction or any other form of communications with the website, except as determined to be our ethical responsibility.  

Indemnity 

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Howes and Barnett PLLC, from and against any actual or alleged claims or losses arising from, in connection with, your use of this website and content; any claim that your use of this website and any content violates any law; or any claim arising out of, or in connection with, your negligent acts or omissions.  

Governing Law and Enforceability 

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky,  without regard to conflicts of laws provisions. Sole and exclusive jurisdiction for any action or proceeding arising out of, or related to these Terms of Use, shall be in an appropriate state court located in the County of Jefferson, Commonwealth of Kentucky,  and the parties unconditionally waive their respective rights to a jury trial. Any cause of action you may have with respect to your use of this website must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises.

 SMS Terms And Conditions

2.1 SMS For Consent Communication
The Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Types of SMS Communications If you have consented to receive text messages from [Business Name], you may receive text messages related to: (Appointment reminders, meetings, and follow-up on cases.)
For Example: Hello Thank you for contacting (Company Name), how can we help you? Reply Stop to opt-out at any time. Message and data rates may apply, for assistance, text Help" or visit our [Privacy Policy URL] and [Terms of Service URL]
2.3 Message Frequency: Our SMS message frequency will be from 50 to 1000 text messages daily across all users.
2.4 Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: Many carriers charge a fee for each message sent or received. This can vary depending on the carrier's pricing structure and whether the message is sent domestically or internationally.
2.5 Opt-In Method: Customer will Opt-In for SMS messaging from (company name) through intake forms on their website located at (www.website.com), this agreement for SMS will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.6 Opt-out: Customer will be able to opt out of SMS messaging from (company name) by replying STOP at any time to any received SMS message, once opted-out they will receive no further SMS communication. They can Opt back In at any time by replying START