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Terms And Conditions.  This domain, its subdomains, and its pages (collectively, this “website”), are the property and creation of Colby Law Firm, PC (the “firm” or “we” or “us”).  Your use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions.  By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and accept these terms and conditions.

Nothing On This Website Is Legal Advice.  This website and its contents are intended to provide general information only, for informational purposes only.  Nothing on this website – especially the content on the expertise and blog pages – is intended to be relied on nor should be relied on as legal advice. Contact a lawyer to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.  Do not send us confidential information until you speak with one of our lawyers and receive our authorization to send that information to us.  While the information on this website is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the particularized advice of your own lawyer.  No person should act or rely on any information in this website without seeking the advice of a lawyer.

Attorney Advertising.  This website contains “communications” within the meaning of rules 7.1–7.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.  If you contact any lawyer mentioned on this website, you are initiating a professional relationship with the firm within the meaning of rule 7.3, subdivision (a)(2), of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.  By doing so, you agree to receive written “solicitations” or other marketing materials from the firm within the meaning of that rule.  However, contacting the firm or any lawyers mentioned on this website, without more, does not create an attorney-client relationship.

No Attorney-Client Relationship.  Use of and access to this website or any of the materials, e-mail links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between Colby Law Firm, PC and the user or browser and will not prevent us from representing another party in connection with a specific matter involving or related to the user or browser that may be directly adverse to the user or browser, including litigation.  Colby Law Firm, PC uses a written attorney-client engagement agreement and no attorney-client relationship is formed prior to the signing of that document, unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing.  By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that you have not formed an attorney-client relationship with the firm and will not rely on any information contained on this website.  Unless and until a formal engagement agreement has been fully executed between the firm and you, the firm will not take any action on your behalf.

No Guarantee of Result.  Each case is different and no lawyer can guarantee a favorable result.  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.  Verdicts/settlements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your case and may not represent the final disposition of the case via appeal, settlement or by other means.  All cases have time deadlines or “statutes of limitations” in which you must file a lawsuit or administrative charge.  The firm’s ability to analyze your potential case depends entirely on the accuracy of the information you provide to us.

No Warranties & Limitation of Liability.  Colby Law Firm, PC expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on the website.  This website, and all information available on or accessed through this website, is provided “as is.”  The firm makes no warranties, representations or claims of any kind concerning the information presented on or through this website.  Your use of this website is at your own risk.  The materials presented on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. These materials may be changed, improved, or updated without notice.  The firm is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content of this website or for damages arising from the use or performance of this website under any circumstances.  This website lists areas in which our law firm practices.  However, the firm make no claim of “expertise,” “specialization” or “board certification.”  The lawyer responsible for the contents of this website is Aaron Colby, located at the address listed on the Connect page of this website.

Third-Party Links.  Third-party resources that can be accessed with links from this website are not under our control and Colby Law Firm, PC is not responsible for the contents of any of these third-party resources.  The third-party links presented on this website are provided for your convenience only.  The inclusion of any link on this site does not imply any recommendation, approval or endorsement of that site by the firm.

Copyright Notice.  All copyrightable text and graphics, the selection, arrangement, and presentation of all materials (including information in the public domain), and the overall design of this website are ©2020 Colby Law Firm, PC.  All rights reserved.  Permission is granted to download and print materials from this website for the purpose of viewing, reading, and retaining for reference.  Any other copying, distribution, retransmission, or modification of information or materials on this site, whether in electronic or hard copy form, without the express prior written permission of Colby Law Firm, PC, is prohibited.

Accessibility.  The website has the UserWay Accessibility Widget to ensure that the website is accessible to visitors with disabilities.  UserWay strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. UserWay has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence.  UserWay makes available an accessibility the UserWay Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows the site to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).  UserWay’s accessibility menu can be enabled by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears on the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.  Please contact Colby Law Firm at 818.253.1599 or [email protected] if you have any issues accessing the website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.  Colby Law Firm, PC is committed to an equal employment opportunity policy for applicants and employees.  The firm will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law.  Specifically, no qualified applicant, employee, intern, volunteer, or apprenticeship trainee will be discriminated against on the basis of his, her, or their race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin (including physical, cultural or linguistic characteristics, marriage to or association with persons of a national origin group, tribal affiliation, membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origin group, name that is associated with a national origin group, accent, language use, immigration status, citizenship, possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their lawful presence in the United States, and other definitions under California or other states’ laws), ancestry, creed, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, citizenship, veteran and/or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, gender transitioning or perceived gender transitioning, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, protected medical leaves (requesting or being approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.  The firm provides working conditions in compliance with California law prohibiting discrimination based on an employee’s gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, and transition status (former or current) and/or any perceived transitioning.  The firm accordingly shall not require any proof of sex or gender from any such employee, shall not impose a dress standard on any employee that is inconsistent with the employee’s gender identity or expression unless the firm has a bona fide business necessity for doing so, shall abide by an employee’s request to be identified by a certain name or gender identity, and will only use the employee’s legal name or legal gender if it is required to do so to meet a legally-mandated obligation, and shall not inquire about or require documentation on sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression as a condition of employment.