1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at www.gormleylawoffice.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.

2. About the Firm

The Law Office of Brian Gormley, LLC (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a law firm located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 600, Bethesda MD 20814 providing legal services in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia since 2003.Our practice areas include a variety of legal niches, including transactional and litigation matters.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

IMPORTANT: Use of this Website, submission of a contact form, appointment booking, or any other communication through this Website does NOT create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. No attorney-client relationship is formed until both parties have signed a written engagement agreement. Information submitted through this Website is not protected by attorney-client privilege until such a relationship is established.

4. Not Legal Advice

All content on this Website, including blog posts, FAQs, articles, and general information, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal information is not the same as legal advice. You should consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation before taking any legal action. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and information on this Website may not reflect the most current legal developments.

5. Jurisdictional Scope

The Firm is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. and Virginia.  Our attorneys are not licensed in all jurisdictions. Nothing on this Website should be construed as an offer to represent clients in jurisdictions where our attorneys are not licensed, except as may be permitted by applicable rules of professional conduct.

6. Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Transmit unsolicited commercial communications or spam
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its related systems
• Use the Website to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Law Office of Brian Gormley, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

9. Appointment Booking

Scheduling an appointment through our Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. All initial consultations are subject to a conflicts check and the Firm’s discretion to accept representation. The Firm reserves the right to decline representation for any reason consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LAW OFFICE OF BRIAN GORMLEY, LLC, ITS ATTORNEYS, STAFF, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: