Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a personal injury law firm located at 1 Wall Street, Albany, New York 12205. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who visit our website (www.lwflegal.com) and contact us through our online forms or other digital channels.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights as a New York resident and/or website visitor. By using our website or submitting any form on our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (including mobile number if provided)
• Mailing address
• Nature of your legal inquiry
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through our contact forms

We also automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device type, referring URL, and pages visited. This information is used in aggregate form to improve our website and is not linked to individual identities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to your legal inquiry and communicate with you about potential representation
• To schedule consultations or follow up on matters you have contacted us about
• To send you text messages (SMS) if you have opted in to receive them (see Section 5 below)
• To comply with applicable New York State legal, ethical, and professional obligations
• To improve our website and client intake process

We will not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing purposes or share it with third-party marketers.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (New York Residents)

New York law, including the SHIELD Act (Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act), imposes obligations on businesses that own or license computerized data including private information of New York residents. We comply with these obligations by implementing reasonable security safeguards and limiting data collection to what is necessary for legitimate business purposes.

The legal bases on which we process your information include:

• Your consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form or opt in to SMS communications)
• Our legitimate interest in responding to legal inquiries and managing client relationships
• Compliance with applicable law and professional responsibility rules governing New York attorneys

5. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

10DLC COMPLIANCE — REQUIRED LANGUAGE

The following section contains language specifically required for carrier approval of SMS

messaging through 10DLC registration. Do not remove or substantially alter this section.

Opt-In Consent

If you provide your mobile phone number on our contact form and check the SMS opt-in checkbox, you are consenting to receive text messages from LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC. We will only send SMS messages to individuals who have explicitly opted in. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any legal representation or service.

Types of SMS Messages

Text messages may include responses to your inquiry, appointment reminders, case-related updates, or other communications related to your matter with the Firm.

Message Frequency and Rates

Message frequency varies depending on the nature of your inquiry. Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and will not receive further SMS messages unless you opt in again.

Help

For help with SMS communications, reply HELP to any text message or contact us at info@lwflegal.com or (518) 869-9094.

No Sharing of SMS Opt-In Data

Your mobile phone number and SMS opt-in consent will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party for marketing or any other purpose. This data is used solely to facilitate direct communications between you and our Firm.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing communications, or providing legal services, subject to confidentiality obligations
• As required by law, court order, or applicable New York State or federal legal requirements
• With your explicit written consent

Any third-party service providers with whom we share data are contractually required to protect your information and may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to our Firm.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with applicable legal and professional obligations (including New York attorney record-keeping requirements), and to resolve any disputes. Information related to legal matters may be retained for the periods required under New York State rules of professional conduct.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, consistent with our obligations under the New York SHIELD Act. These measures include secure email communications, restricted access to client data, and regular review of our data handling practices.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights as a New York Resident

As a New York resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or professional obligations that require us to retain certain records.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time (reply STOP) or ask us to stop contacting you by other means.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC

1 Wall Street
Albany, New York 12205

Phone: (518) 869-9094
Email: info@lwflegal.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.