Notices, User Agreement, and Disclaimer
Welcome to the website of the Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell (“MSO LAW”). By accessing or using the site, you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in the following Notices, User Agreement, and Disclaimers. The Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell reserves the right to modify these Terms of use at any time by posting modified Terms of Use, and your continued use of the website thereafter will constitute agreement with such modifications. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this website.
- LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. O’CONNELL
The Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell is a Law Office in Chicago, Illinois. References to “Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell,” “Michael S. O’Connell,” or “MSO LAW” refer to that office.
- NOT LEGAL ADVICE
The materials on this website have been prepared by the Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between the user and MSO LAW. Users of this website should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel and should consult with legal counsel regarding the application of the law to the facts of a particular situation. Although MSO LAW endeavors to keep this website current and accurate, the content on this website may not reflect current legal developments. MSO LAW expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken based on the content of this website.
- CONTACTING THE LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. O’CONNELL
MSO LAW cannot represent you until it knows that doing so will not create a conflict of interest. Also, MSO LAW cannot treat unsolicited information as confidential. Accordingly, please do not send MSO LAW any information about any matter until you receive acknowledgement from MSO LAW that you are authorized to do so. By using this website, you agree that MSO LAW may review any information you transmit to us. You recognize that our review of your information, even if you submitted it in a good faith effort to retain MSO LAW, and even if you consider it confidential, does not preclude MSO LAW from representing another client directly adverse to you, even in a matter where that information could and will be used against you.
- NON-RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATION
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
- CASE RESULTS – NO GUARANTEE
The information on this website is for general purposes only and should not be interpreted to indicate a certain result will occur in your specific legal situation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Users should access the entire citation to any published case referenced rather than the summary.
- LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
If you use any links on the website to websites not maintained by MSO LAW, you will leave the MSO LAW website. The linked sites are not under the control of MSO LAW and MSO LAW is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained on a linked site. MSO LAW provides these links to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply recommendation, approval, or endorsement by MSO LAW of the external website.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/SUBJECT TO REVISION
The information on this website is subject to change at any time for any reason without notice. We recommend periodically reviewing the Notice, User Agreement, and Disclaimers set forth on this page. Your use of this website is at your own risk. This website and its contents are provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The materials presented on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. In no event shall the Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell, or its employees, be liable for any loss or injury, or any damages, whether direct, special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or otherwise, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, resulting from your access or use of this site. You hereby agree to waive any and all such claims against the Law Office of Michael S. O’Connell, its partners, affiliates, and contributors. You agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of this agreement, and the website and its materials will not be provided to you absent such limitations. Some state statutes may restrict this limitation of liability.
- GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM
These Terms of Use, User Agreement, and Disclaimers shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. By using this website, you agree that the State or Federal courts in Chicago, Illinois shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue to hear any dispute arising out of the content or use of this website, and agree not to bring any action or proceeding in any other venue.