Legal Disclaimer And Terms Of Use

Welcome to the website of Borgess Law, LLC. Please read these terms of use carefully. If you use this Website, you are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these Terms of Use, you should IMMEDIATELY stop reading or otherwise accessing or using the website or any materials obtained from it. The term “Borgess Law,” “Firm,” “law firm,” “us,” “we,” or “our” refers to Borgess Law, LLC and its Attorney(s). The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website. The term “website” includes all content and webpages contained in the website, including blogs.

Capacity to Accept Terms of Use

In accessing or using this website, you affirm that you: (i) are more than 18 years old, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, (ii) are fully able and competent to understand and enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, and (iii) agree to comply with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

No Legal, Medical or Other Professional Advice of Any Kind

The information, materials and all content contained on our Website is provided for general, educational and informational purposes only. The contents of this site are not and should not be construed as legal, medical, accounting, tax or other professional advice of any kind. Viewers should not rely on the posted materials as advice about specific legal, medical or other problems or questions. Legal advice can be rendered only by competent, retained counsel who have a professional duty to advise you and are familiar with the applicable state or federal law, as well as the particular facts and circumstances involved. Laws differ in every jurisdiction. For medical advice, always consult a physician or medical professional, including for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition or for any medical questions or concerns. You should not act or refrain from acting on the information provided on this website without first seeking the advice of a professional.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

This website is not an offer to perform services on any matter. Posting and viewing of the materials on our website is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship with the viewer. For all legal or medical advice you should consult with legal or medical professionals.  Borgess Law, LLC expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based upon any information or other contents of this site. The content and features of this website, including means to submit a general inquiry, do not constitute an offer to represent you.

Electronic Communications

The act of sending electronic mail to Borgess Law, LLC, or to a specific attorney does not alone create an attorney-client relationship. We will neither accept requests for legal advice nor offer legal advice over the Internet. Borgess Law, LLC respects the privacy of any person who contacts our firm, and we will make reasonable efforts to keep information private, but because of the nature of Internet communications and the absence of an attorney/client relationship, we cannot promise or guarantee confidentiality. If you are a client, do not send sensitive or confidential information without first obtaining permission to do so from Attorney Pamela A. Borgess.

May Not Reflect Current or Updated Legal Developments, Updates, Settlements or Verdicts

This website contains general information from a variety of sources.  The materials on this site are not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date, and might not reflect current legal or other developments, verdicts or settlements. Material on this site may contain technical or typographical errors. Borgess Law, LLC does not undertake to update material in this website to reflect subsequent legal or other developments. Information on this site may be, by passage of time or otherwise, superseded or incorrect. Borgess Law, LLC does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or suitability.  For all legal, medical or other advice, you should always consult with legal, medical or other professionals.

Case Results

This website contains information about case verdicts, settlements or decisions.  Results obtained in any particular case are dependent on the particular and unique facts of that case and applicable law. You cannot assume the same result would occur in your matter.

Borgess Law, LLC is Not Responsible for Content or Use of Website

Borgess Law, LLC may periodically change, remove, or add material in this website without notice. Borgess Law, LLC assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions viruses, bugs or other problems in the website, its contents or links.  Your access and use of this website is at your own risk. Under no circumstances shall Borgess Law, LLC or any other party involved in the creation, production, Maintenance, or delivery of this website be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind arising from this website, the materials on this website, the use of this website, OR FOR ANY OTHER LINKED WEBSITE or material WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. The negation and limitations of damages as set forth above are a fundamental term of use.

Links and 3rd Party Websites

Links to other sites or information are provided solely for your convenience. Borgess Law, LLC does not endorse any of these third party sites, does not imply any association with those sites, does not control those sites, and is not responsible for the contents or availability of any linked sites, documents or information. Similarly, use of trade names is for identification only and does not constitute endorsement by Borgess Law, LLC. Please be aware that your use of any linked site is subject to the terms and conditions applicable to that site. Please direct any questions regarding linked sites to the webmaster of that site.

Limitations on Liability

THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF BORGESS LAW, LLC, any other party involved in the creation, production, Maintenance, or delivery of this website, OR ANY OTHER AFFILIATED PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 AND THAT AMOUNT SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES WHICH YOU MAY HAVE.

Entire Agreement; Severability; No Waiver

These Terms of Use along with our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement regarding your access to and use of this website.  If any provision of these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy is unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision will be severable from the remaining provisions and will not affect their validity and enforceability.  The firm’s failure to enforce any provision on any occasion is not and should not be construed as a waiver of such provision.

Designation

To the extent required by professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction, Borgess Law, LLC designates its office at 6800 W. Central Ave. Ste. E, Toledo, Ohio 43617 as its principal office and Pamela A. Borgess, Esq., as the attorney responsible for this website.

State Laws Differ

State laws differ. Unless admitted pro hac vice or allowed under special order to appear, attorneys are only permitted to practice law within the states or jurisdictions they are admitted. Attorney Pamela A. Borgess is admitted to all Ohio state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.  She has been previously admitted pro hac vice or allowed under special order to appear in specific cases in the California Central District Court, Indiana Northern District, Louisiana Eastern District, Massachusetts District, Minnesota District, Mississippi Northern District, New York Southern District, Texas Northern District, and West Virginia Southern District.  Borgess Law, LLC affiliates with other law firms located across the United States to provide legal representation. Borgess Law, LLC does not intend to advertise or solicit businesses in jurisdictions in which its attorneys or affiliated attorneys are not licensed to practice law.

Governing Law in Case of a Dispute

These Terms of Use, this website, the material on this website, and/or the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, USA, without regard to any choice of law principles. Disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of Ohio.

Owned by Borgess Law, LLC

You acknowledge that all materials presented on this site are proprietary and owned by Borgess Law, LLC or its third party licensors or suppliers, unless in the public domain or attributed to another source. Any duplication, retransmission, reproduction, downloading, storing or distribution of all or part of any materials found on this site is expressly prohibited.  You are granted a non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable license to use the Site only under this Agreement.

State Advertising Disclosures

To the extent some material on this website could constitute lawyer advertising, Borgess Law, LLC adopts and makes the following disclosures:

Alabama: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Alaska: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Arkansas: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

California: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Colorado: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified specialist(s) in a particular field of law.  Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field. 

Delaware: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Florida: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified specialist(s) in a particular field of law.  This website and materials are considered to be information provided upon request. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

Hawaii: The Supreme Court of Hawaii grants Hawaii certification only to lawyers in good standing who have successfully completed a specialty program accredited by the American Bar Association.

Idaho: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Illinois: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and a certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

Indiana: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Iowa: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.  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. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.

Kansas: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Kentucky: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Maine: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Massachusetts: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Minnesota: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Mississippi: FREE BACKGROUND INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Missouri: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

Montana: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Nebraska: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Nevada: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert.

New Jersey: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT — NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

New York: ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

North Carolina: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

North Dakota: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. There is no procedure in the jurisdiction of North Dakota for approving certifying organizations.

Ohio: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Oklahoma: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

Pennsylvania: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT – NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.

Rhode Island: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

South Dakota: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Tennessee: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. None of the attorneys in this firm are certified as a Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Elder Law, Estate Planning or Family Law specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. Certification as a specialist in all other listed areas is not currently available in Tennessee.

Texas: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Utah: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Vermont: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Virginia: Every legal matter is different.  The outcome of each legal case depends upon many factors, including the facts of the case, and no attorney can guarantee a positive result in any particular case. This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Washington: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Wisconsin: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law.

Wyoming: This website does not state or imply that Attorney(s) are certified as specialist(s) in a particular field of law. The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.