Terms & Disclaimers

Updated: October 2024

No Attorney - Client Relationship: Neither your receipt of information from this Website, nor your use of this Website to contact Hariston Law, LLC ("HL") creates an attorney-client relationship. HL does not accept new clients without first checking for possible conflicts of interests and obtaining a engagement agreement.

No Legal Advice Given: This Website may include information about legal issues and developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. Informational materials are not intended, and should not be viewed or considered as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances. If you have a particular issue and seeking legal advice, please contact HL. 

Licensed to Practice Law:  Attorneys at HL are licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken from this Website. This Website is not intended to solicit or represent any person or entity outside our attorney's state of licensure. Working with clients in conflict management and business succession matters, does not constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

Advertising:  This Website may constitute attorney advertising. The practice summaries and "about us" information may refer to or describe results obtained in matters represented by HL. These references and/or descriptions are meant only to provide information about HL's activities and experience. They are not intended as a guarantee or promise that the same or similar results can be obtained in your matter (or any other matter); and you should not assume such a guarantee or promise. The outcome of any legal matter depends on a variety of factors that are not necessarily in our control. 

Confidentiality & Conflicts:  HL will keep all information we receive regarding client matters confidential. We will not disclose any information to another person unless we have your signed consent, or (i) the information is already in the public domain; (ii) the information is required by applicable laws, regulations, court, or an administrative order; or (iii) the information is disclosed to another professional adviser third-party for the purpose of supporting and representing you. If we we hold other confidential information relating to other clients and owe a duty of confidentiality in respect to that information, we will not be able to disclose it to you or make use of it for your benefit. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you agree that notwithstanding this engagement or other relationship with you, HL is free to represent existing or future clients in matters which are or may be indirectly adverse to you and your interests. If any such representation constitutes a conflict of interest under the ethical rules of Maryland or any other U.S. jurisdiction, you will have an opportunity to waive and consent to any such conflict. 

Disputes: HL is committed to providing you with the highest quality of legal service and alternative dispute resolution. If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about our services or an billed invoice, please don't hesitate to discuss it with the Principal Attorney.     

Testimonial Release: HL often requests clients to provide testimonials about our services. We may also highlight our client's victories on our social media platforms for marketing purposes. By retaining HL, you hereby are consenting to the use and display of any testimonial you provide. We will not use your image or full name in any social media platform, unless you have provided signed consent. If you wish to not have your testimonial highlighted on our social media platforms, please let us know. Your wishes will be respected!

Terms:  These terms are subject to change. Any updates will be published on this webpage, and noticed to HL clients.