Introduction
The Russell Law Firm, P.L. is
committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’
personal and sensitive information. This Privacy Policy explains how our law
firm collects, use, and protect your personal information.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to
all personal information collected, used, or disclosed by The Russell Law Firm,
P.L., including information collected through our website, client portal, email,
phone, SMS/text, electronic video meeting providers or in-person communications.
SMS Consent Terms and Conditions
The wireless industry CTIA has imposed new
rules on text messaging (Short Message Service or SMS) for anyone sending texts
from non-cellphone sources. This includes Ring Central users such as our The
Russell Law Firm, P.L. The new rules apply to all our employees and impose new
steps to protect against unwanted messages. Failure to comply may result in
discontinuation of our SMS services and or fines for our law firm.
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as
part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for
marketing purposes.
You consent to receive SMS
text messages such as, appointment dates; appointment reminders; case status
updates; conversational inquiry etc. from The Russell Law Firm P.L. I can
opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by Replying STOP on our
website contact us page or via text to 954-358-5555; Reply HELP for
support at 954-358-5555; Message and data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may
vary.
Read our Privacy Policy here
at https://russell-lawfirm.com/index.php/privacy-policy/ and our Terms of Services here at https://russell-lawfirm.com/index.php/terms-of-services/
How We Collect and Why We Share Your Personal
Information
We collect personal
information and share for the following reasons:
1. Directly from you (through our
website, email, phone calls, SMS/text, electronic video meeting
providers such as zoom and ring central or
in-person communications.
2. From publicly available
sources (social media, public records, etc. to support your case as
applicable.)
3. From third-party service
providers (courts, government agencies to support your case as
applicable.)
4. WE share your information only as relevant evidence in support of the adjudication of your legal
case(s).
Types of Personal Information We Collect In Support
of Your Case
We may collect the following types of personal
information:
1. Contact
information: (name, address, phone
number, email)
2. Identification
documents: (driver’s license, passport,
birth, marriage, death, divorce and other biographic documents etc.)
3. Financial Records: (bank statement account
numbers, credit card information, etc.)
4. Confidential and Sensitive
information: (medical records as it
applies to your case only, employment information, social security numbers,
etc.)
5. Communication
records: (emails, letters, phone
calls etc )
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information:
1. Providing
legal services to our clients
2. To
communicate with our clients and authorized third parties who are working with
our law firm on your legal case such as expert witnesses, translators,
interpreters, psychologist, therapist, investigators etc.
3. Managing
our business operations and administrative tasks
4. To
comply with laws and regulations
5. To
protect our rights and interests
How We Protect Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to
protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration,
or destruction. These measures include:
1. Secure
servers and data storage
2. Encryption
and password protection
3. Access
controls and authentication
4. Regular
security audits and testing
5. Employee
training and confidentiality agreements
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal
information:
1. To
our employees, legal contractors, and agents
2. To
third-party service providers (courts, government agencies, etc.)
3. To
comply with laws and regulations
4. To
protect our rights and interests
5. To
protect your legal rights and interests
6. With
your consent or as directed by you
Your Rights
You have the right:
1. To
request access to your personal information
2. To
request correction or deletion of your personal information
3. To
opt-out of receiving marketing communications
4. To
file a complaint with the relevant authorities
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy
from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the
updated policy on our website at https://russell-lawfirm.com/index.php/privacy-policy/
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is
effective as of 01/01/2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions or
concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
The Russell Law Firm, P.L.
1451 W Cypress Creek Rd. Ste
300
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33309
Main Phone: 954-358-5555
Email: admin@russell-lawfirm.com
