Disclaimer

Terms of Use and Disclaimer

Effective Date: 09/10/25

Please take time to read all the information on this page. By accessing or using this website, submitting any information, or communicating with Sweet James, LLP, you are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use and Disclaimer (“Terms”). If you do not accept the terms, you must immediately stop using this website and any materials or information obtained from it.

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

No attorney-client relationship or obligation arises from the use of this site. An attorney-client relationship does not exist until there is a signed written retainer between the parties.

Viewing the site or communicating with Sweet James, LLP through this website, online forms, email, or by calling the toll-free or local numbers does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship.

Until such a written agreement is executed:

Any information you provide is not confidential or privileged.
We have no duty to represent you or protect your interests.
Communications are not protected by attorney-client privilege.
We may have conflicts of interest that prevent representation.

2. Marketing Communications and Consent

Express Consent for Automated Communications
By providing your contact information and checking the consent box on our forms, you expressly consent to receive autodialed, prerecorded, and AI-generated voice calls, text messages, and emails from Sweet James, LLP and our agents at the phone number and email address you provided.

Key Terms of Your Consent:

Your consent is not required to obtain legal services.
Message frequency varies based on your matter and our marketing campaigns.
Standard message and data rates may apply.
We may use artificial intelligence technology to generate personalized communications.
We may use third-party vendors to send communications on our behalf.
Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Your Right to Opt Out:
You may revoke your consent and opt out at any time by:

Replying STOP to any text message.
Using the unsubscribe link in emails.

We will process opt-out requests within 24 hours for text messages and within 10 business days for other communications.

3. Website Content and Legal Disclaimers

General Information Only: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice, medical advice, or professional diagnosis.
No Reliance on Website Content: You should not rely on the information contained on the website(s). Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on content found on this website. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
Legal Advertising: This website, our commercials, and videos may constitute legal advertising under applicable state bar rules and may contain dramatizations for illustrative purposes.
Accuracy Disclaimer: Information on this site has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable; however, no warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability, or usefulness of any information.

4. Case Results and Testimonials

Prior Results Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome as every case is unique. This statement is repeated for emphasis: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Success Rate Disclosure: Our advertised 98.7% case success rate is based on cases that demands were sent to defendants in a 6-month period that resulted in a monetary offer and/or resolution.
Settlement Values: Advertised settlement totals are aggregate amounts that include matters handled by and/or clients retained by Sweet James, LLP, co-counsel, and attorneys, including verdicts, settlements, mass torts, and class actions.
Testimonials: Testimonials are from actual past or present clients. Individual results may vary significantly.

5. Case Acceptance and Referrals

We do not accept all types of cases. Depending on the facts of your case, we may:

Decline representation.
Refer your case to other qualified attorneys.
Enter into joint agreements with other firms.

Certain cases may be referred to attorneys with whom we have a joint agreement, including but not limited to Panish, Shea & Boyle; Vaziri Law; Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley; and Kevin Crockett. Referrals will not result in additional fees or expenses to you beyond our standard contingency fee arrangement.

6. Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
We will collect and use personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.
We may collect personal information such as contact information, case details, marketing consent records, and technical data. We may use AI technology to generate communications, analyze case information, personalize website content, and improve client services.
We may share information with third-party vendors (communications, case management, marketing) under contractual safeguards.
Marketing consent records may be retained for 4 years after last interaction; case-related information is retained per professional rules.

7. Security and Confidentiality

Any information sent to Sweet James, LLP online, via email, or through this website is not secure and is not confidential unless an attorney-client relationship exists. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information private, absent an attorney-client relationship we cannot guarantee confidentiality.

8. Office Locations

Office meeting locations are maintained for the convenience of our clients and may not always be staffed.

9. Awards and Designations

The Best Attorneys of America designation is given by Rues Ratings service.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

Sweet James does not endorse any links to third-party websites or content. They are provided for user convenience only. We do not control these third-party websites, nor do we represent that their policies, content, or practices are consistent with these Terms. Access at your own risk.

11. Intellectual Property

Material contained on the Sweet James website is copyrighted, including Sweet James trademarks, proprietary information, blog content, and webpages.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, transmit, display, or distribute any content without our written permission.

12. Limitation of Liability

Sweet James, LLP and its related parties will not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, reliance, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website, its content, or its information, regardless of negligence or fault.

In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed $100, except where prohibited by law.

13. Website Availability and Warranties

This website is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Orange County, California.

15. Modification and Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this website with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Information

National Headquarters Mailing Address:
Sweet James, LLP
4220 Von Karman, Suite 200
Newport Beach, California 92660, USA