Introduction
This is the website of Stephen C. Harris, P.C. (hereinafter “Stephen Harris Law”, “Firm”, “we”, “our” or “us”). By visiting, accessing, or using this website, you (hereinafter, “you”, the “user”, or the “visitor”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, which are in addition to our Privacy Policy and any other policies or procedures published herein. These Terms of Use govern all use of this website, services, and information, contents, or materials provided herein or in any other manner connected with Stephen Harris Law. Read these Terms of Use carefully before you begin. If you do not agree with any provision contained herein, you must discontinue use of this website.
Agreement to Terms
Your access to – and use of – this website means that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. Stephen Harris Law may at any time revise and/or update these terms without prior warning or notice. Continued use of the website after such modifications means that you will be bound by the revised terms. Do not hesitate to check this page regularly for any changes.
User Criteria and Responsibilities
This website is restricted to individuals eighteen (18) years or older who reside in or have legal matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia. By accessing this website, you represent and warrant that you meet such age requirement. You agree not to use this website for any unlawful purposes and only in accordance with these Terms of Use. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account identification information and account passwords and for all activities that occur under your account or as a result of your access to this website.
No Legal Relationship is Formed
The material contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only. The transmission and receipt of information contained in this website or any initial consultation with Stephen Harris Law does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Stephen Harris Law. You should not send any confidential or time-sensitive information to this website, or by e-mail or phone, or by any manner or method until such time as a formal attorney-client relationship has been mutually established.
Scope of Services
Stephen Harris Law handles DUI, DWI, reckless driving, speeding, moving violation, and other criminal defense related matters in Central Virginia. Services provided are subject to availability and at our discretion. Terms of engagement, scope of representation, and fees and costs are individually determined based upon an initial consultation. Results described on this site are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to guarantee a similar outcome.
Content Ownership and IP Rights
All content, materials, text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and other materials on this website (this Site) are the intellectual property of or licensed to Stephen Harris Law and/or its licensors and are protected under the laws of the United States and internationally by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, print, and download any portion or all of this Site solely for your public, noncommercial use so long as you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices. Any other use of this Site is prohibited without the express written permission of Stephen Harris Law.
Allowed and Disallowed Activities
You may access and use this site only for lawful purposes in connection with seeking or communicating legal services from Stephen Harris Law. Prohibited uses include without limitation:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, server, or network
- Using the site for any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious activity
- Transmitting on the site any material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, worms, or other harmful code
- Using any automated means (such as bots, scrapers, page counters, automatons, robots, or spiders) to access the site
Any such violations are grounds for termination or other sanction, which may also subject you to civil liability or criminal prosecution.
User-Generated Content
Any materials, information, questions, or comments submitted through our contact form or email, through any other interactive features or otherwise, are non-confidential and you grant Stephen Harris Law an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such material in any form and for any purpose, subject to our Privacy Policy. You represent and warrant that you own or have the rights to submit such material and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.
Links and Third-Party Sites
This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, software, or services we have included for your convenience and reference. The content, policies, terms and conditions of use, and privacy policies of third-party sites are not controlled by Stephen Harris Law. Use of any third-party site is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site that you visit. Reference to or inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not imply any special relationship, affiliation, endorsement, support, or sponsorship by or between Stephen Harris Law and the owners or operators of such sites.
No Warranties
This website and all content, information, and materials available on this website are provided to you on an “as-is” and, to the extent permitted by law, “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, reliability, and non-infringement. Stephen Harris Law does not make any warranty that usage of the website will be secure, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of this website is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Stephen Harris Law, any owner, employee, agent, or affiliate of Stephen Harris Law shall be responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages including, but not limited to, loss of profits, data or goodwill, or other intangible losses related to your use or inability to use the website or the materials, content, or services provided by or in connection with this website. Neither Stephen Harris Law nor any owner, employee, agent, or affiliate of Stephen Harris are liable for claims made under any legal theory whether or not the claimant has been advised of the likelihood of such damages.
Indemnification
You will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stephen Harris Law, its owner, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms of Use, your improper use of the website, your violation of an applicable law or the rights of a third party, or your provision of false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
Indemnification; No Attorney-Client Relationship. If Stephen Harris Law or any other party is required to respond to a subpoena or court order that arises out of or relates to your use of the website or your breach of these Terms of Use, you agree to indemnify and hold Stephen Harris Law harmless in accordance with these Terms of Use. Except as required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as otherwise required by law, no attorney-client relationship between you and Stephen Harris Law is created by your visit to this website or your communication with Stephen Harris Law over this website.
Privacy Statement
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference, so that you may understand how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access our website or communicate with us. You agree and consent to the use of information that we collect from and about you as set forth in our Privacy Policy when you use this website.
Security Policies
We have put in place reasonable precautions to protect the security of this website and your personal information that you send us through this website. However, no means of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You understand and agree that transmission of information is at your own risk, and that Stephen Harris Law disclaims responsibility for any circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures on the site.
Modifications and Availability of Services
Stephen Harris Law has the right to change, suspend, or discontinue all or any aspect and feature of the site and services at any time without notice or liability. We do not guarantee the continued availability or uninterrupted availability of the site or any content on the site. Scheduled maintenance, technical problems, and business decisions may result in periodic temporary or permanent suspension of all or certain features or functions.
Governing Law
All matters and disputes related to your use of this website and these Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s laws, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts in Louisa County, Virginia for the resolution of all legal matters arising or related to your use of this website.
Results and Testimonials Disclaimer
Any results, testimonials, case results, case summaries, verdicts, or quotations or statements contained in this site are available for your review and consideration only. Previous results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future cases or outcomes. Each case depends on its facts and circumstances and should be judged separately on its own merits. Nothing contained in any testimonial or statement should be taken as a guarantee or promise.
Fees, Payment, and Engagement Terms
Engagement for legal services with Stephen Harris Law by potential clients is subject to the mutual written agreement of the firm and prospective client regarding scope of services, fees, retainer, and other payment arrangements. Fees will be based on the matter’s complexity, time expended, and other factors. Fees and retainer requirements will be discussed at initial consultation. Representation may be declined or engagement terminated in accordance with the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable law.
Terminations and Access Suspension
Stephen Harris Law may terminate or suspend, in its sole discretion, your access to all or part of this Website for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to, breach of these Terms of Use, unlawful activity, or activity that is harmful to the interests of the Firm. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms of Use which by their nature should survive (including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability) shall survive.
Copyright Notice and DMCA
Stephen Harris Law respects the intellectual property rights of others. If any content on this website infringes upon your copyright, you may send a written notice to us at [email protected] containing the following information: (a) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed upon; (b) a description of the infringing material and its location on the website; (c) your contact information; and (d) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
Children Under 13 Years of Age and Their Privacy
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. Stephen Harris Law does not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13. In the event that we learn that a child under the age of 13 has provided us personal information, we will make every effort to delete such information as soon as possible. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has submitted information to us may nonetheless contact us at [email protected].
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, the provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Third Party Providers. Any dealings with third parties, including advertisers, found on or through the site or your participation in third party services, including payment and delivery of goods or services and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and those third parties. You agree that we shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with any such dealings.
Indemnification. You agree to defend and hold the American Journal of Philanthropy LLC (“AJP”) and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, and employees harmless from any claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of this site, including legal expenses incurred in collecting outstanding balances owing from you to AJP; your violation of these Terms of Use; your breach of any agreement you enter into with AJP; your infringement of any intellectual property right; or your negligent or willful misconduct. AJP reserves the right, at its option, to control the defense or settlement of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other terms as may be referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stephen Harris Law with respect to your use of this website, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and the Firm.
No Waiver
No waiver by Stephen Harris Law of the terms or conditions of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition, or any other term contained herein, and any failure of the Firm to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact
For questions about these Terms of Use, your legal rights, or requests for further information about our services, please contact:
Stephen C. Harris, P.C., at the address:
104 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093-9449
(P.O. Box 486)
Telephone: (540) 603-1112
Facsimile: 540-967-0014
E-Mail: [email protected]
If you need legal assistance right now, or if you would like to schedule an appointment or request a consultation, please call or e-mail us. You may also use the on-line contact form found throughout this Website. We will make every effort to respond quickly, thoroughly, and in confidence to your inquiries.
Service Area Limitations
Our legal services are only available to clients with cases in Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover (westerly), Orange, Spotsylvania (lower half), Madison, Green, Albemarle counties, and the surrounding areas of Central Virginia. If your case is outside of that area we may not be able to represent you; please contact us to find out whether your case is in the geographic limits of our practice.
Ethics Disclaimer
Stephen Harris Law maintains the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and client care, evidenced by our BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and memberships in National College for DUI Defense and Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. We also value and follow the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct as well as all further applicable laws and regulations for lawyer conduct and confidentiality.
ADA Compliance
We work hard to make our site accessible and usable for everyone. If you are having trouble accessing a page or feature on this site, please contact us at (540) 603-1112, [email protected], and we will attempt to assist you or provide you with the information in an alternative format.
Social Media, Blogging, and Other Online Communications
Stephen Harris Law maintains a presence on some social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter. Social media communications are not legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Stephen Harris Law. Do not submit confidential or sensitive information to us through our social media sites. Instead, contact us directly via telephone or e-mail.
This site and the materials contained herein are for informational purposes only. The information presented here should not be construed to be formal legal advice from Stephen Harris Law or any of its attorneys. Viewing the information contained on this site, and/or communicating with Stephen Harris Law, or any of its attorneys via social media does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential or sensitive information to Stephen Harris Law. Instead, contact us directly by phone or email.
Terms of Use Changes
Stephen Harris Law reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately on posting and will apply to any use and access to the website by you after that. By continuing to use the website after the posting of revised terms you accept and agree to any changes. Return to this page periodically for updates.
Report Violations
If you think that any user of this website is violating these Terms of Use, performing illegal or harmful acts upon this site, please inform us immediately at [email protected] or call (540) 603-1112. We take violations very seriously and will act on all concerns brought to our attention.
Legal Disclaimers
All legal notices, or other official communications, regarding these terms of use or your use of this website, must be addressed as follows:
Stephen C. Harris, P.C.
104 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093-9449 (P.O.Box 486)
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 540-967-0014
We reserve the right to answer any legal notices, as required by law or in our interest.
Acknowledgment
By accessing and using this site, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to all of the terms and conditions of your use of this website and of the services of Stephen C. Harris, P.C. You agree to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations related to your use of this website generally and of the services that may be provided by the Stephen Harris Law organization specifically.
Invitation to Reach Out to Law Firm
If you are charged with DUI, DWI, reckless driving (also known as speeding), or some other criminal/traffic offense in Central Virginia, do not hesitate to seek experienced representation. Call Stephen C. Harris, P.C. at (540) 603-1112 or email at [email protected] for a confidential consultation. You can use the Website contact form to submit your information and concerns. Those who act sooner rather than later help secure the best possible outcome for themselves.
Revision History
Last updated: June 2024. These Terms of Use may be revised from time to time without notice. Check this page for the latest version.