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Information Contained on This Website Does Not Constitute Legal Advice: The material on this website has been prepared and copyrighted by Plaintiffs' Counsel. The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. You should not act upon this information without seeking advice from a lawyer licensed in your own state or country.

Contacting Plaintiffs' Counsel Through This Website: Please be aware that the sending of an e-mail message to Plaintiffs' Counsel does not contractually obligate our firm to represent you as your attorney. Plaintiffs' Counsel cannot serve as your counsel in any matter unless you and our firm expressly agree, in writing, that we will serve as your attorney. If you communicate with us through this website, Plaintiffs' Counsel will, to the full extent permitted under the law, protect your name and all confidential information you should submit against disclosure, publication, or unauthorized use. (See also the website's Privacy Policy Statement). While contacting us through this website does not contractually obligate our firm to represent you as your attorney, we consider any such communications to be made for the purposes of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services and, therefore, confidential. In the event disclosure of such communications is sought by a third party we will assert that the communication is protected by attorney-client privilege.

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Statute of Limitations: You should be aware that the Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) may severely limit the time remaining for you to file any potential claims you may have.

No Guarantee of Results: Plaintiffs' Counsel does not offer any guarantee of case results. Past success in litigation does not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit.

Reliance on Website in Choosing Counsel: This web site may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. 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.

Attorney Responsible For This Website: To the extent the State Bar rules require us to designate a principal office and/or single attorney responsible for this site, Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff designates John Mullan, as the attorney responsible for this site. Mr. Mullan can be reached at Law Offices of Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff, LLP, 351 California Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 434-9800.

Statement of Client's Rights As Required Under New York Law

You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyers office.

You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value of service rendered to you up to the point of discharge).

You are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.

You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory.

You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.

You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaning fully in the development of your matter.

You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).

You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.

You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.

You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.

Notice to Mississippi Residents

This website is not intended for the purpose of soliciting any prospective clients residing in the State of Mississippi for the commencement of any civil action in the State of Mississippi filed solely by Plaintiffs' Counsel. If Plaintiffs' Counsel were to file a civil lawsuit in the State of Mississippi, the firm would do so in association with a member of the Mississippi Bar who would serve as co-counsel in the litigation.