Terms of Use & Disclaimers
Last Updated: 01/01/2022
These Terms of Use and Disclaimers (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Ballenger & Roche, LLC (“Ballenger & Roche,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, submitting information through our forms, or otherwise engaging with our content, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Please review these Terms carefully, as they contain important information regarding your rights, responsibilities, and limitations.
1. Description of Services
Ballenger & Roche provides information on this website related to personal injury law, medical malpractice law, and related legal topics. The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
Not all matters, claims, or legal topics discussed on this website are actively handled by Ballenger & Roche, and prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
We provide online forms that allow visitors to request a free consultation or case evaluation. Submission of information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of this website or its features at any time, with or without notice.
2. No Legal Advice Provided
The information contained on this website is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
No visitor, client, or other reader should act or refrain from acting based on information on this website without first seeking legal advice from a licensed attorney regarding their specific situation.
Legal information on this site may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts, settlements, or laws. Ballenger & Roche disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the content of this website.
This website is provided “AS IS” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of this website, submission of forms, emails, or other communications does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ballenger & Roche.
An attorney-client relationship is only formed after:
- Direct communication with a Ballenger & Roche attorney, and
- Execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both parties.
We do not invite confidential or sensitive information through this website. Information transmitted via the website or email may not be secure and may not be treated as confidential.
To protect confidentiality, please contact our office directly by telephone.
4. Communications and Opt-In
By submitting information through our website, you acknowledge that you may receive communications from Ballenger & Roche related to your inquiry, including emails or phone calls. You may opt out of communications at any time.
5. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. Ballenger & Roche does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website.
Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to use this website to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Transmit false, misleading, defamatory, or abusive content
- Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights
- Engage in unauthorized advertising or solicitation
- Impersonate any person or entity
We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or terminate use of the website at our sole discretion.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and layout — is the property of Ballenger & Roche or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires prior written permission.
Unauthorized use may result in civil or criminal liability.
8. Submissions and Materials
Any information or materials you submit through this website (excluding confidential information provided under a signed engagement agreement) are considered non-confidential.
You grant Ballenger & Roche a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use such submissions for lawful business purposes.
Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information unless expressly requested by an attorney.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”
We make no warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or accurate.
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ballenger & Roche shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this website.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so portions of this section may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ballenger & Roche, its partners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This website is operated from the State of Maryland.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
You agree that any legal action related to this website shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Maryland.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to this website at any time for any reason, without notice.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding use of this website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
Ballenger & Roche, LLC
401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 2341
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: 410-837-9150
Email: jroche@br-lawyer.com
If you believe any content violates these Terms, please contact us directly.