The terms governing your use of this website and communications with Verdict Ridge International.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Verdict Ridge International ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") governing your access to and use of this website, its content, and any communications you initiate through it.
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary significantly between jurisdictions and change over time; information that is accurate in one country may be inapplicable or misleading in another.
No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website, by sending us an email or form submission, or by our receipt of information from you. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when the Firm and you execute a written engagement letter or retainer agreement.
Until such an engagement is in place, do not send us confidential or time-sensitive information. Information sent to us before engagement may not be protected by attorney-client privilege and may be subject to disclosure.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You will not:
All content on this website — including text, layout, graphics, logos, and the "Verdict Ridge International" name and marks — is the property of the Firm or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial reference, provided you do not remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices. Any other use — including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication — requires our prior written consent.
By submitting information through our website forms or by email, you represent that:
We handle information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Before accepting any engagement, the Firm performs a conflicts-of-interest review. Information you provide may be used for that purpose. If a conflict is identified, we may be unable to represent you, and we may be professionally obligated not to disclose the reason. Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee engagement.
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site.
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Verdict Ridge International and its partners, attorneys, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website or reliance on its content — including lost profits, lost data, or business interruption — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under applicable law or under the rules of professional conduct governing our attorneys.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Verdict Ridge International and its personnel from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Michigan, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Nothing in this Section affects any professional obligations we may owe you under the rules of the jurisdiction(s) in which we are admitted.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Questions about these Terms may be directed to: