Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead, PLLC ("CBTM," "the Firm," "we," "our," or "us") operates this website located at probatetriallawyers.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information we obtain through this website. Please read this policy carefully.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways when you visit our website, including:

Information You Provide Directly. When you use the contact form on our website, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, and a general description of your legal matter. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information. When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This information is used to analyze website traffic and improve our website.

Cookies. Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You may instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and potential new client requests
• To improve and optimize our website
• To analyze how our website is used
• To comply with our legal obligations
• To protect the rights and safety of the Firm and others

Confidentiality of Communications

We understand that individuals may contact us through this website in connection with sensitive legal matters. Any information you submit through our contact form will be treated with discretion. However, please be aware of the following:

• Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship
• The information you submit is not protected by attorney-client privilege until a formal attorney-client relationship is established
• We may be conflicted out of representing you in the matter you describe — if so, we will not be able to respond to your inquiry in detail
• Please do not include highly sensitive or confidential information in your initial contact — a brief description of your matter is sufficient

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (such as web hosting providers), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, such as a subpoena or court order
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our personnel, or others

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Our website uses Google Maps to display our office location. Your use of the embedded Google Maps feature is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete such information.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information you have submitted to us
• Opt out of any communications from us

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of this website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead, PLLC
4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 601
Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: 972-395-5600
Email: info@ptllaw.com