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DISCLAIMERS, WARNINGS, and NOTICES
This website and the materials contained herein have been prepared by DAVID
WILLIS, for informational purposes only. This information may or may not reflect
the most current legal developments. Visitors to this website should not act
upon any information contained in this website without first seeking the advice
of legal counsel licensed in their state. DAVID WILLIS, only practices law
within the State of Texas. This webpage is directed solely to those persons
seeking information regarding Texas and Texas based claims. If your claim arises
outside the borders of Texas, we suggest you immediately contact an attorney
from that state regarding your claim.
No action related to transmission, reading, or
submission of information by, from, or to this website, or to DAVID WILLIS via
this website, will create a contract for representation by DAVID WILLIS. A
contract of representation with DAVID WILLIS can only be created after
consultation with MR. WILLIS, and your signature on our standard contract.
Please do not send confidential information to us via E-mail without first
communicating directly with us via telephone or regular mail, otherwise you may
jeopardize the confidentiality of your information, as the attorney-client
relationship cannot protect your communications until the parties (you and the
law firm you wish to communicate with) have agreed upon legal representation.
IN SOME STATES, THE STATUTE OF LIMIATATIONS IS AS SHORT AS
ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE INJURY.In other states it is longer. A case
filed beyond the state's statute of limitations may be dismissed by the court.
It is important that the injured party speak to an attorney in his or her own
state to determine the applicable limitations period that shall apply.
Don't delay, find out immediately and allow an attorney sufficient time to
investigate and file a legal action on your behalf before the expiration of the
Statute of Limitation.
WILLIS LAW FIRM & DAVID WILLIS will make
every effort to respond to E-mail inquiries or case information submissions as
promptly as possible. However, due to depositions, court appearances, trial
calls, meetings and other absences from the office, we cannot guarantee that
they will always be able to timely respond to your questions. If you have a time
sensitive inquiry, please call us at (800) 883-9858 or (800) 468-4878 or (713)
654-4040 or write to us at David Willis, Attorney at Law, Willis Law Firm, 1221
McKinney # 3333, Houston, Texas 77010.
Mr. Willis is Board Certified by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1988. Most
cases are handled by a Contingent fee contract. No fee or expenses charged to
client unless we obtain a recovery. Some cases may from time to time be worked
on by other attorneys as co-counsel or lead counsel. If upon the facts of your
case it is necessary to bring in out of state / local counsel, that local
attorney's fees will be paid out of the attorneys fees and not an extra charge
to the client.
In the state of Texas, the following statute of
limitations apply:
- You must file a personal injury lawsuit or tort claim
within two (2) years from the date of accident or injury.
- You must file a Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' accident
claim within one (1) year from the date of accident or injury by filing a
blue form LS-203 with the U. S. Department of Labor.
- You must file a Jones Act lawsuit within three (3) years
from the date of the accident or injury.
- You must file a Workers' Compensation claim within one (1)
year from the date of accident or injury by filing a Notice of Injury and
Claim for Compensation with the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
- You must file a contract lawsuit within four (4) years from
the date the action arose.
- If you are unsure about anything stated above, please call
us for a more detailed explanation.
The materials in this web site have been
provided by this web site are for general informational purposes only and are
not legal advice. This information is written to permit you to learn more about
the services this web site offers to clients. This information is not intended
to create any relationship between this web site and the recipient. Neither the
transmission nor receipt of these web site materials will create an
attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The materials
contained herein are general in nature and may not apply to particular factual
or legal circumstances. We do not undertake to update any materials in our web
site to reflect subsequent legal or other developments. Internet subscribers and
online readers should not act on this information without seeking professional
counsel.
This web site periodically changes, adds, or
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liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the contents of this
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shall this web site or any other party involved in creation, production or
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This Web site was created by this web site so
that you could learn more about the legal services that we offer. This is for
informational purposes only. None of the information at this Web site is
intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, legal advice, and none of the
information necessarily reflects the opinions of this web site or its attorneys
or clients.
The information is not guaranteed to be
correct, complete, or current. We make no warranty, express or implied, about
the accuracy or reliability of the information at this Web site or at any other
Web site to which this site is linked.
This Web site is not intended to create and
does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and this web site.
An attorney-client relationship with us cannot be formed by reading the
information at this Web site. The only way to become our client is through a
mutual agreement in a formal letter. This Web site is not soliciting clients and
does not propose any type of transaction. You should not act or rely on any
information at this web site without seeking the advice of an attorney. The
determination of whether you need legal services and your choice of a lawyer are
very important matters that should not be based on web sites or advertisements.
In some cases, the attorney may associate other attorneys in the handling of the
client's case, whether as local counsel, trial counsel, co-counsel or any other
capacity. An attorney client relationship will continue with all such associated
co-counsels and client(s).
Any information that you send us in an e-mail
message might not be confidential or privileged, and sending us an e-mail
message will not make you a client of this web site. If you are interested in
having us represent you, you should call us so we can determine whether the
matter is one for which we are willing or able to accept professional
responsibility. We will not make this determination by e-mail communication.
The telephone numbers for our offices are
listed in this Web site. We reserve the right to decline any representation. We
may be required to decline representation if it would create a conflict of
interest with our other clients.
This web site has tried to comply with all
legal and ethical requirements in compiling this Web site. We do not want to
represent clients based on their review of any portion of this Web site that
does not comply with legal or ethical requirements. This Web site might contain
links to other resources on the Internet. Those links are to help you identify
and locate other resources on the Internet. The links are not intended to state
or imply that this web site sponsors or is affiliated or associated in any way
with the information at those other web sites.
To the extent that the professional
responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require us to designate a principal
office or an attorney responsible for this Web site, this web site designates
its office in Houston, Texas (USA).Attorney David Willis of the Willis Law Firm.
State Disclaimers
Alabama: 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.
Colorado: Colorado does not certify attorneys
as specialists in any field.
Florida: The hiring of a lawyer is an
important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before
you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications
and experience.
Iowa: 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. This
disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and
professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional
associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer
is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer
is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential
clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of
any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme
Court of Iowa.
Kentucky and Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.
Mississippi: The Mississippi Supreme Court
advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based
solely on advertisements.
Missouri: Neither the Supreme Court of
Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or
specialist designations.
Nevada: The State Bar of Nevada does not
certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert.
New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT.
Tennessee: None of the attorneys in this firm
are certified as a Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer
Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice,
Accounting Malpractice, Estate Planning or Elder Law specialist by the Tennessee
Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. Certification as a
specialist in all other listed areas is not currently available in Tennessee.
Texas: Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys
claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of
Legal Specialization. Mr. Willis is Board Certified Personal Injury Trial
Lawyer, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Wyoming: The Wyoming State Bar does not
certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should
independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely
upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
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