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Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP (“CPM”) provides www.cpmlegal.com (“Website”) for informational purposes only. The Website does not constitute legal advice. Hiring a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon information provided on this website. This Website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship between you and the firm. By submitting your information to the firm, you are not creating an attorney-client relationship with the firm, although the information will be kept confidential. An attorney-client relationship may be formed only after we check for conflicts of interest, and the firm and you sign a fee agreement.

We cannot promise to respond to every communication sent to us due to the volume of communications we receive. This page may be construed as advertising in certain jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Finally, attorneys are not certified as specialists in the areas of law provided in their individual attorney profiles.

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This Website may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Your receipt of the information on this website is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a contract for representation by CPM. This information is not intended to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney. No person should act or rely on any information in this site without seeking the advice of an attorney. Please be aware that the sending of a communication to CPM does not contractually obligate CPM to represent you as your attorney. CPM cannot serve as your counsel in any matter unless you and our firm expressly agree, in writing, that we will serve as your attorney.

Jurisdictions in Which Our Attorneys Are Licensed to Practice

CPM has offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Area, and New York. Members of the firm practice in federal district courts throughout the United States. Members of the firm are licensed to practice in the state(s) enumerated on their individual attorney profiles. We also have affiliations in particular cases with attorneys licensed to practice in almost every state court in the United States.

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All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer’s credentials and ability being considered, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Before you decide to retain us, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Our attorneys are not certified as specialists in any particular field of law.

CPM Does Not Offer Any Guarantees of Case Results

Every legal matter is different. The outcome of each legal case depends upon many factors, including the facts of the case, and no attorney can guarantee a positive result in any particular case. Any testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Notice on Contingent Fees

CPM represents clients in certain cases on a contingent fee basis. In such cases, no fee will be charged in the absence of recovery. However, in the event of an adverse verdict or decision, the contingent fee litigant may be responsible for court costs.

Statute of Limitations Notice

You should be aware that the Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) may severely limit the time remaining for you to file any potential claims you may have.

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Designated Principal Attorney with Responsibility for Web Site

To the extent the State Bar rules require us to designate a principal office and/or single attorney responsible for this site, CPM designates Niall McCarthy, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, 840 Malcolm Road, Burlingame, California 94010, (650) 697-6000, as the attorney responsible for this Website.