Terms of Use

1. General Information Only

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes concerning U.S. immigration law and related legal services.

Website content is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney who has reviewed the specific facts and circumstances of your matter.

Immigration law is highly fact specific. A legal rule or immigration strategy discussed on this website may not apply to your circumstances.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. or any attorney associated with the firm.

An attorney-client relationship is created only after the firm has agreed to accept a matter and the applicable engagement requirements have been completed.

Submitting a contact form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, speaking with firm staff, or sending documents does not by itself establish representation.

3. Engagement Agreements Control Legal Representation

These website Terms of Use do not govern any attorney-client representation accepted by The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.

If the firm agrees to represent you, the terms of the written engagement agreement governing that representation will control with respect to the legal services described in that agreement.

If any provision of these website Terms conflicts with an applicable engagement agreement concerning an established attorney-client relationship, the engagement agreement controls with respect to that representation.

4. No Guarantee of Immigration Results

Nothing on this website guarantees, promises or predicts the outcome of any immigration petition, application, appeal, waiver, visa application or other legal matter.

Immigration outcomes depend on the particular facts and evidence of the case, applicable law, agency interpretation, discretionary decisions, government processing, visa availability and other circumstances.

Any discussion of prior approvals or case results is provided for informational purposes only.

Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes.

5. Testimonials and Client Reviews

Testimonials, ratings and client reviews reflect the experiences or opinions of the individuals who provided them.

A client's experience in one immigration matter does not establish what another client should expect in a different matter.

Nothing contained in a testimonial or review should be interpreted as a guarantee, prediction or promise concerning the outcome of another case.

6. Immigration Law Can Change

Immigration statutes, regulations, agency policies, government procedures, filing fees, visa availability, processing practices, forms and adjudication standards may change.

Although we strive to provide useful and accurate information, website content may become outdated after publication.

You should not rely on this website to determine whether a deadline exists, whether a visa number is available, whether a government form is current, or whether a particular legal strategy remains appropriate for your case.

7. No Deadline or Filing Protection

Using this website or contacting the firm does not extend, suspend, preserve or satisfy any immigration or legal deadline.

Do not assume that the firm is monitoring your case, maintaining a filing deadline or taking action on your behalf unless an attorney-client relationship has been established and the firm has agreed to handle that matter.

8. Website Availability

We may modify, suspend, restrict or discontinue any portion of this website at any time.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, error free, secure or free from technical interruptions.

Website maintenance, hosting interruptions, software problems, internet conditions and other events may temporarily affect availability.

9. Accuracy of Website Information

The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. endeavors to provide accurate and useful information but does not warrant that every statement on the website is complete, current or applicable to every possible circumstance.

Immigration information should be considered in light of the applicant's specific history, immigration status, nationality, priority date, proposed employment, professional evidence and other relevant circumstances.

10. Government Agencies and Third Parties

The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. is a private law firm.

This website is not operated by, affiliated with, endorsed by or an official website of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Executive Office for Immigration Review or any other government agency.

References or links to government agencies are provided for informational purposes.

11. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to government websites, professional organizations, review platforms, publications or other third-party resources.

Those websites are controlled by third parties. The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. does not control their content, security, availability, terms or privacy practices.

Providing a third-party link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the third party or all information appearing on that website.

12. Intellectual Property

Except where otherwise indicated, the original text, design, graphics, logos, page organization and other original content appearing on this website are owned by or licensed to The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view, print or save reasonable portions of the website for your personal, noncommercial informational use.

You may not reproduce, republish, sell, commercially distribute, scrape, systematically copy, or create substantially derivative versions of the website's original content without permission, except as otherwise permitted by law.

13. Permitted Use of the Website

You agree not to use the website to:

• Violate applicable law;
• Attempt unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
• Introduce malware, harmful code or malicious files;
• Interfere with website operation or security;
• Impersonate another person or provide intentionally false contact information;
• Use automated means to overload or disrupt the website;
• Collect personal information about other users without authorization; or
• Use the website in a manner that infringes the rights of the firm or another person.

14. Information Submitted Through the Website

You are responsible for the accuracy of information you voluntarily submit.

You represent that you have the right to provide any information or documents you transmit through the website.

Do not upload confidential information belonging to another person or organization unless you have authorization to disclose it.

Information submitted through the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

15. Email and Electronic Communications

Electronic communications involve risks. Email and website transmissions may be delayed, misdirected, intercepted, blocked, filtered as spam or otherwise fail to reach their intended recipient.

You should not assume that an important communication has been received until receipt is confirmed when confirmation is necessary.

16. No Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not warrant that use of the website will produce any particular immigration, legal or business outcome.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. and its attorneys, employees and agents will not be liable for damages arising solely from reliance on general website information or from inability to access or use the website.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.

18. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to principles concerning conflicts of laws, except where applicable federal law controls.

Nothing in this section alters the law governing an attorney-client relationship or an engagement agreement accepted by the firm.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use periodically.

The version posted on this website at the time of your use will govern that use. The most recent revision date appears near the beginning of this page.