Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how DiStefano Law LLC ("DiStefano Law," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit distefanolaw.com (the "Site"), contact us through the Site, communicate with us by phone, email, or text message, or otherwise interact with our firm. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

1. Who we are

DiStefano Law LLC is a personal injury and immigration law firm located at 7471 W Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 106, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319. You may reach us by phone at (954) 572-8000 or through our contact page. Questions about this Policy or about your personal information should be directed to the firm at that address or phone number.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide to us. When you submit a form on the Site, we collect the information you enter, which typically includes your name, email address, telephone number, the type of legal matter, and a description of what happened. If you call, email, or text us, we collect the information you share in that communication. If you become a client, we collect the additional information necessary to represent you, which is governed by our engagement agreement and by the rules of professional conduct that protect attorney–client communications.

Information collected automatically. When you use the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the website that referred you, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools, as described in Section 6.

Information from other sources. We may receive limited information from third parties, such as a referral source, a search engine or business listing that directed you to us, or publicly available records relevant to your legal matter.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and requests for a case review; to evaluate whether we can represent you, including checking for conflicts of interest; to schedule and conduct consultations and appointments; to communicate with you about your matter, including by telephone, email, and, with your consent, text message; to send documents for review and electronic signature; to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site; to comply with our legal and professional obligations; and to protect our rights and the rights of others.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Text messaging (SMS) and mobile information

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support categories, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use-case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you provide your mobile telephone number and expressly consent to receive text messages from DiStefano Law, we may send you customer-care messages related to your matter, such as scheduling an initial call, appointment reminders, intake follow-ups, and secure links for e-signing documents. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or call (954) 572-8000. Our full messaging terms are set out in our Messaging Terms of Service.

5. Who we share information with

We share personal information only as needed to operate our firm and the Site, and only with the following categories of recipients:

Service providers. Companies that perform services on our behalf, including web hosting, website and form management, case-management and client-communication software (including our text-messaging provider), electronic-signature services, and analytics providers. These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us.

Professional and legal purposes. Co-counsel, experts, investigators, court reporters, and similar parties as necessary to represent you, and courts, opposing parties, insurers, and government agencies as required in the course of your matter or by law, subpoena, or court order.

Business transfers. If our firm merges with or is acquired by another firm, client and contact information may be transferred to the successor, subject to the same professional obligations of confidentiality.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies support core functionality such as security, form submission, and remembering your cookie preference; they cannot be disabled without affecting the Site. Analytics cookies, which may include Google Analytics, help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. Analytics cookies are set only after you choose “Accept” in the cookie notice displayed on your first visit; choosing “Decline” keeps them off. You may also control cookies through your browser settings, and you may opt out of Google Analytics through the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

7. How long we keep information

We retain website inquiries and contact information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your request and to evaluate potential representation, generally no longer than three years from our last interaction, unless a longer period is required by law or by our professional obligations. Client files are retained in accordance with the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and our file-retention policy. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the analytics provider.

8. Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct inaccurate information, to request deletion of your information (subject to legal and professional exceptions, including our obligation to retain client files), to confirm that we do not sell your personal information, and to be free from discrimination for exercising these rights. These rights are provided under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 1. We will respond within the time required by applicable law, and we may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

9. Confidentiality and the attorney–client relationship

Submitting information through the Site, or communicating with us by phone, email, or text message, does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship. An attorney–client relationship is formed only after we have checked for conflicts of interest and you have signed a written representation agreement. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the Site until we have confirmed representation. Once you are a client, communications with the firm are protected by the attorney–client privilege and the confidentiality rules of The Florida Bar.

10. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it. Information about minors involved in a legal matter is collected only from a parent or legal guardian in the course of representation.

11. Data security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including maps, court and government resources, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Users outside the United States

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data-protection laws may differ from those in your country.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised Policy on this page and update the “last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after a revised Policy is posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy, or requests regarding your personal information, may be directed to DiStefano Law LLC, 7471 W Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 106, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319, by phone at (954) 572-8000, or through our contact page. Our website Terms & Conditions also apply to your use of the Site.