Introduction
Welcome to Team Bross’ website, maintained by Michael Bross & Bryan Savy PLLC (“Team Bross” or “us” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website and/or our legal services, you accept these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and agree to be bound by them. These Terms apply to your use of the Team Bross website, any content and functionality offered on the website, any content or functionality available via our offices in Melbourne, Merritt Island & Titusville, Fla., and all usage of the Firm across the State of Florida through all of its offices. We invite you to review the Terms before using our services. If you do not agree to all the Terms, you are not permitted to use our website or legal services.
Definitions
The following terms and conditions of service (“Terms of Service”) apply to all users (“Users”, “you”, or “your”) of this website (“Website”). The Website is owned and operated by Michael Bross & Bryan Savy PLLC (“Team Bross”).
“Legal Services” shall mean and include any legal advice, representation, consultation, litigation or like service rendered on behalf or for the benefit of Clients performed by Team Bross including, but not limited to such services included in the categories of criminal defense law, personal injury law, wrongful death law, injunctions, eviction law, civil litigation and free initial consultations.
“Content” means and includes all materials, information, text, images, videos and other matter posted through the posts section of the website. Content includes all materials originating from the Website.
Agreement to Terms
By visiting or using the Team Bross site or by availing yourself of our legal services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, have the requisite capacity to enter into a binding agreement, and agree to these terms of service. If you visit or use this site on behalf of an entity or another individual, you represent that you are legally authorized to bind such an entity or individual to these terms. These terms may be modified from time to time, so continual visit and use of the site after we post changes signifies your consent to the currently posted terms.
Scope of Services
Team Bross handles legal representation and consultation in the following general areas of law: criminal defense, personal injury and wrongful death, injunctions (restraining orders), evictions, civil litigation and other related practices. Team Bross provides these services to individuals and entities all across Florida, with a concentration in Central Florida. All initial consultations are free of charge to review your case and discuss legal options. Legal service engagement is memorialized in writing between you and Team Bross, including scope of work, fees, and terms of representation.
Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of the Team Bross website or communications with members of Team Bross’ attorneys do not create an attorney-client relationship with you and Team Bross unless and until an engagement letter or retainer agreement has been signed by both parties. Any information you receive via the website or via email before you have retained counsel is for general information purposes only, not legal advice. There is no client-attorney privilege until after you have retained Team Bross for legal services.
Responsibilities and Duties of the User
- Provide accurate, current and complete information as prompted
- Keep safe all login credentials and secure communication made available through Team Bross
- Not to use the website or your services for any malicious, illegal or fraudulent purpose
- Promptly communicate with your attorney and provide any documents or information relevant to your case
- Abide by all applicable rules and regulations, including but not limited to the regulations that apply to attorney client communications and privacy
Fees and Payment
Team Bross believes in billing that is simple and fair. We offer easy payment plans on a fair payment schedule so it is affordable for all of our clients. All of our initial consultations are free of cost to all potential clients. Upon engagement, the retainer fee, appointment scheduling and other payment terms will be discussed in your engagement agreement. You are directly responsible for payment of all agreed upon fees. If you require information about your invoice or payment term plan, please call us at 321-728-4911 and we will be happy to help you.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Team Bross cares about your privacy and safety. Any case facts and personal information you give to us as part of the attorney-client relationship are confidential, subject to the Florida Bar’s ethical rules and applicable laws. Although we take all reasonable measures to protect the security of your information, electronic communication may not be secure. Do not send sensitive or confidential data using unsecured e-mail or messages.
Website Content and Intellectual Property Rights
The content of the Team Bross Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and software (Content) is the property of Michael Bross & Bryan Savy PLLC or its content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. The Content may be displayed for your personal, non-commercial use only. The Content may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or used for any commercial purposes without the express written permission of Team Bross.
Prohibited Conduct
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or accounts of other users.
- Use the Website to transmit any viruses, worms, or malware of any kind.
- Engage in data mining, scrape, collection of personal information, etc., without our prior explicit consent.
- Post or transmit any illegal, libelous, defamatory or offensive information on the Website.
- Falsify your identity or impersonate another person when interacting with Team Bross.
Links to Third Party Sites and Services
Team Bross site may include links to third party websites, resources or services. Team Bross does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, terms, conditions, privacy practices or other activities of any third party sites, and you assume all risks associated with providing information to any third party. Team Bross encourages you to review the website terms and conditions and privacy policies for all external websites before providing any information to a third party website or engaging the services of such a third party.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The material on the Team Bross website is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice related to your particular factual situation. Although we try to keep current the material provided in our website, we make no warranty, express or implied, concerning the completeness, accuracy or suitability of any information contained here for your particular needs. Team Bross, its lawyers, and its staff have no liability for any damages that may arise directly from your use of the website or reliance on any information provided here. Legal results depend on the facts of each case; the outcome in one case is no guarantee of a positive outcome in another.
No Guarantee of Result or Outcome
Team Bross provides conscientious and effective representation. We do not promise or guarantee specific results or outcomes. Results in past cases depended on the facts and circumstances of those cases. Similar results may not be obtained in your case. All legal matters contain unknown or unpredictable elements, and no particular result can be guaranteed or is guaranteed. We try to achieve the best possible result for each client, but all statements regarding success in our practice are expressions of opinion based on experience, but not guarantees or promises.
Communications with Clients
We have an open and transparent dialogue with our clients. Once you hire Team Bross we communicate with you about the status of the case, any next steps required, and all upcoming deadlines. You must keep us updated on any and all changes to your contact information, and must respond to your attorney’s requests in a timely fashion. If you have any urgent matters, you must call our office directly at 321-728-4911.
Cessation of Services
With or without cause, either you or Team Bross may at any time seek to terminate the attorney-client relationship, in accordance with the terms of the engagement agreement and applicable law. In order to terminate our services, it is necessary that you make this termination in writing. Upon termination, you shall remain liable for all fees and expenses incurred through the date of termination. Team Bross further reserves the right to withdraw from representation in accordance with all applicable professional and ethical responsibilities, including on grounds of non-payment of fees, conflicts of interest or breakdown in communication.
The above is from a client agreement for a law firm. Most professional services contracts have some language like this somewhere in them. It’s meant to not only inform the client that he/she has the right to terminate the agreement (as most clients know), but also to provide some language with which a lawyer might address a complaint about the lawyer. If a lawyer provides notice to a client that he/she is disengaged, the lawyer can also use the email as evidence that they be sued – “Your Honor, I provided notice of disengagement pursuant to the engagement letter ‘and in compliance with all applicable professional and ethical responsibilities’, so I should be dismissed from this action.”
As the client agreement states: both sides may terminate the contract for any reason. Because the law leaves that decision entirely up to the discretion of both parties, ethical guidelines on attorney-client relationships generally absolve attorneys from responsibility for providing adequate services if it was compelled to withdraw because a client terminated the contract; as a result, contractually compelling lawyers to continue allowing them to earn fees undermines that contract. Also as a consequence, sometimes clients will refuse to allow attorneys who they feel are shoddily performing their work from withdrawing – although such behavior usually provides more proof of shoddy client services, leading to non-refundable contracts becoming flat-footed.
It’s important for lawyers writing an engagement letter or contract with a client to provide themselves with protection from further action by providing notice of disengagement (where appropriate) in compliance with their professional duties.
Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
These Terms of Service and any disputes related to your use of the Team Bross website or legal services are subject to the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to their choice of law principles. You agree that any action or proceeding relating to these Terms or your engagement of Team Bross shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Brevard County, Florida. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for such purposes.
Dispute Resolution
Per Team Bross Website: “If any controversy arises out of your use of the website, Team Bross encourages a good faith negotiation and resolution. In the event that a controversy cannot be informally resolved, the dispute may be mediated or arbitrated in Brevard County, Florida, as mutually agreed upon. Nothing in this section is intended to limit the right of either party to seek equitable or injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.”
General FAQs
- “Do you follow lawyers? We may have thought about it, if we hear an interesting story or meet someone of interest. However, we haven’t made it so.
- “Why do you follow me (“fl”) on Twitter? You followed us first.
- “Does it cost a penny to each person you follow?” Heck yes it does!
- “I’m not in Florida. Will you give me referral legal advice?” No.
- “Do you have a paid consulting service?” In limited circumstances.
- “I want to work at Team Bross. Does that make me a prospect?” Well, you can certainly go to the bottom of the swimming pool for potential customers if you want.
Modifications of the Terms of Service
Team Bross reserves the rights to change, modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be communicated on this page; effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the website / legal services signifies acceptance of these Terms of Service. We advise that these Terms are reviewed periodically in connection with use of the site to stay up to date with any changes.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms proves invalid, unlawful or unenforceable (in whole or in part) by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of these terms will remain full force and effect. The affected provision will be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it valid, enforceable and lawful, and the validity, enforceability and legality of the other provisions of these Terms will not be affected.
Non-Waiver
No waiver by Team Bross of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition, and any failure of Team Bross to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of the same or any other right or provision.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service along with your engagement agreement, if any, and our Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices comprise the entire agreement between you and Team Bross for your use of the website and legal services and shall govern your and our rights and responsibilities in connection with your use of this website and the legal services we provide. They supersede all previous or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral.
Attorney Advertising and Testimonials
The Team Bross site may contain testimonials, case results and/or statements about our attorneys’ abilities. These statements are not a guarantee of outcome. They are for your informational purposes only. This is attorney advertising. Results obtained by Team Bross won’t necessarily be the same for other clients. All attorney advertising complies with the Florida Bar rules and regulations.
Website Accessibility Statement
We at “Team Bross” are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to the disabled and committed to compliance with or exceeding ADA requirements. To the extent possible, we strive to make our web-based content available to all users. If you have encounters with inaccessible information or functionality or require specific assistance, please call us at 321-728-4911 so we may help you.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, your rights and your obligations, or if you wish to speak with us about your specific case, you may contact Team Bross:
- Phone: 321-728-4911
- Locations: Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Titusville Florida
Call today for a free consultation. Discuss your legal options. It is in your best interests to contact us sooner rather than later. We will tell you exactly what to do, and what not to do. Time is of the essence to ensure the best possible outcome. Come by any of our locations or call us. Your initial consultation is FREE.
Acknowledgement, Acceptance, and Affirmation
By accessing or using the Team Bross website or any legal service provided by Team Bross, you agree that you have read, understood, and accept the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any of these Terms, you must stop visiting or using the website and our legal services.
Team Bross owns all personal information collected via its website, and teambross.com is the official site of Team Bross.