Terms of Use

Applicability and Acceptance of Terms

Terms of use for the website of Law Offices of Eric Mercer (https://plymouthcountyfamilylaw.com/). Your access and/or use of this website and any webpages therein, as well as other services offered by the Law Offices of Eric Mercer, signifies that you have read, understand, and agree to comply with these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use constitute a binding agreement between you (the “user”) and the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. If you do not accept these Terms of Use, please do not access or use this website or any other services offered by the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer reserve the right to change any part of these Terms of Use at any time. Modifications are effective immediately upon posting. Users are responsible for reviewing these Terms of Use periodically. Continued access or use in light of such changes will constitute the user’s acceptance of any and all revisions.

About the Law Office of Eric Mercer

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer provides divorce and family law services for Plymouth County, South Shore Massachusetts clients, including in Plymouth, Brockton, Hingham, Bridgewater, and other towns in the region. Eric Mercer leads a team with over 30 years of combined experience providing knowledgeable, affordable, and compassionate legal support. The firm’s website offers details on its suite of professional family law services, attorney profiles, and information about family law matters such as divorce, custody, support, and other parental rights.

Client-centric Massachusetts divorce and family law representation by The Law Offices of Eric Mercer:

  • Divorce or domestication of foreign divorce where one party resides in Massachusetts
  • Alimony
  • Division of marital assets
  • Legal Separation Agreements
  • Divorce Appeals
  • Post-Divorce Modifications
  • Child Support
  • Child Support Modification
  • Parental Rights / Child Custody
  • Child Support Enforcement Hearings
  • Paternity
  • Grandparent Rights

Eligibility and User Obligations

This website and services are offered only by and intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age and who are residents of the United States. By accessing this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) and are of legal age to enter into binding contracts. You also acknowledge that you are a resident of one of the geographic areas served by the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. Users are solely responsible for making sure that any information they choose to provide is accurate, current, and complete. You agree that you will not make any unlawful use of this website or take any action that would damage, disable, or overburden this website or interfere with any other party’s use thereof.

No Attorney-Client Relationship or Legal Advice

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice or counsel and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. The transmission of the information contained within this site, or communication of information via this website, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is not established until after a formal written engagement agreement is signed by both you and the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. You should not act upon any information contained in this site without first seeking professional counsel of an attorney with regard to your particular situation.

Confidentiality and Privacy Policy

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer respects your privacy. Confidential consultations are free, but communication over the Internet, such as through the website contact form or by e-mail, is never completely secure. You should never send sensitive or confidential information to the Firm by Internet transmission or by e-mail unless specifically authorized to do so by the Firm. The details on how your information is collected, used, and protected can be found in our Privacy Policy. The firm will attempt to make reasonable efforts to keep your information confidential, but cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted through the Internet.

I am committed to protecting your privacy through compliance with our privacy policy.

Summary of Services

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer offers legal representation in divorce matters, alimony and child support, parenting plans, custody and visitation, fathers’ rights, and legal assistance in matters with never-married parents. The website contains general information about these practices, as well as educational material and an online form for requesting an initial consultation with an attorney. It states that services are not rendered unless a formal retainer agreement is entered into, and then only as to the particular situations or matters covered by the agreement. The firm reserves the right to accept or decline representation in any given case at any time at its sole discretion.

Free Initial Consultation

Prospective clients may schedule a complimentary and strictly confidential initial consultation by calling (323) 454-4623, filling out the form online, or by sending an email via [email protected]. The purpose of the initial consultation is to learn general information relating to your case and whether The Law Offices of Eric Mercer may be able to assist you. No attorney-client relationship is created or formed during the initial consultation. Plymouth County family law attorneys have discretion to deny requests for consultation for any reason, including but not limited to conflict of interest and practice areas which are outside its scope.

User Conduct, Prohibited Conduct and Activities

You agree to use the website and content provided herein for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the site, or interfere with other users’ use of the site, or violate the laws of any jurisdiction. Prohibited conduct includes (but is not limited to):

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website and/or its related systems or networks
  • Transmitting or posting any viruses or other code or instructions having harmful disruptive properties
  • Using automated means, including cookies, robots, crawlers, spiders, or agents to gather web page information
  • Posting or transmitting any false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful material
  • Impersonating any individual or entity or misrepresenting your rights or authority to act in an individual’s capacity

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer reserve the right to deny your access to the website for any breach of these Terms.

Intellectual Property

Content, text, graphics, logos, images, and software on this website (collectively the “Content”) are the intellectual property of the Law Offices of Eric Mercer or its licensors and are protected as a collective work under United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not republish the Content in any medium without the express written consent of the Law Offices of Eric Mercer.

Third Party Content, Links to Other Websites

The websites for The Law Office of Eric Mercer may contain links to other third-party (“third party”) websites, resources, or content (“Content”) solely for your convenience and information. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer do not endorse, control, or otherwise assume responsibility for any third party websites or Content accessed directly or indirectly through the website. The use of any third party website is done solely at your risk. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer shall have no liability to you of any kind arising in any manner from your use of any third party website or Content.

Disclaimers of Warranties

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer makes no guarantee as to the accuracy or timeliness of the information contained in this site. The materials on this website are provided “as is” and “as available” basis, with no warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer does not guarantee that the website will be available at any given time, uninterrupted, secure, or virus-free or free from other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, Law Offices of Eric Mercer, its lawyers, employees, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or your inability to use, this website or the content found on or accessed through this website including, without limitation, damages resulting from any error, omission, or interruption even if the firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your only recourse if you are not satisfied with the website and/or its content, is to discontinue use of the website.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Law Offices of Eric Mercer, its attorneys and employees, and of counsel, from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with your use of or relating to the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other legal right of any person or entity.

Communications and Notices

By submitting your contact information on this website and/or via email message, you authorize communications to you electronically from the Law Offices of Eric Mercer. The Firm may contact you via email, telephone, and other forms of communication as supplied by you. You agree that agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you by way of electronic transmission will have the same effect as if we had provided them to you in writing.

Fees and Billing

Engagement of the Law Offices of Eric Mercer for the provision of legal services to Client will not be effective until a written engagement agreement concerning the scope of services, basis for billing, and payment arrangements, are reached between the Firm and Client. Fee arrangements are tailored according to the best interests of each particular client and include hourly rates, flat fees, or a retainer arrangement. The firm is dedicated to full transparency in fees and billing and will closely advise clients and make reasonable efforts to ensure explanations of expected fees. No services will be performed, nor will an attorney-client relationship be established unless a written engagement agreement is signed by Client and the Firm.

Termination of Use

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer may terminate or restrict your access to all or part of the website, with or without notice, for any conduct that in their discretion is assessed to be in violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you must destroy all materials obtained from this site and all related documentation. The firm is not liable to you or anyone else in case of termination of your use of the website or services.

Jurisdiction and Forum

The Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without giving effect to its conflict of law principles. If you use this website, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in all disputes arising out of or relating to your use of the website or the Terms.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute that arises from your use of the website or these Terms, you agree to make every effort to resolve the matter informally by contacting the Law Offices of Eric Mercer at [email protected]. If an informal resolution cannot be achieved, you and the Law Offices of Eric Mercer agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts situated in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Nothing in this section will prevent the Law Offices of Eric Mercer from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Modifications to Website and these Terms

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer (“The Firm”) reserves the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, or discontinue any aspect of the site, as well as the content, information, data, software, or services on this site, and/or these Terms of Use at any time without further notice. Such changes will be effective upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of this site subsequent to changes or modifications will be conclusively deemed your acceptance of such changes or modifications.

Severability and Full Force and Effect

If, in the terms or otherwise, any provision is found void, unlawful, or unenforceable, then such provision shall be considered severable from the remaining provisions (if permissible) and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

These terms and conditions represent the entire agreement between you and Law Offices of Eric Mercer with respect to their subject matter and they supersede all prior agreements among the parties.

General Contact Information

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS ABOUT THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE SITE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF ERIC MERCER AT:

Law Offices of Eric Mercer
1234 Wilshire Blvd Ste 63
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 454-4623
[email protected]
https://plymouthcountyfamilylaw.com/

Potential clients may call, e-mail, or complete an online form for a free and confidential initial consultation. We welcome your questions.

Accessibility Statement

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer strives to provide equal access to its website for all users. It is continuously working to ensure that the website complies with applicable accessibility standards and legal requirements, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). However, if you have difficulty accessing or perceiving any content posted on our website, or if you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or call (323) 454-4623. Efforts will be made to provide alternatives if possible.

Children’s Online Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you must not submit any personally identifiable information or request a service through this site. We will not accept personally identifiable information from anyone we actually know to be under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personally identifiable information, please contact us at [email protected] so that we may take action to remove such information.

Security

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer takes reasonable steps to safeguard the security of information transmitted via its website. However, no internet transmitted data or storage system can ever be guaranteed safe or free from unauthorized access. The firm employs conventional industry security safeguards and encourages readers to utilise secure equipment and refrain from sending sensitive information via an open Internet or unsecured computer network. The firm is not liable for any breach of security by those accessing or using the firm’s site or the materials contained in it.

Testimonials, Endorsements and Advertising Material

Ideas and testimonials found on our website are based on the experiences of other clients and individuals and as such, may not produce the same or similar results. The information on this site is considered attorney advertising under the rules of various jurisdictions. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or this website’s content. Consumers of legal services are free to contact us directly at any time to consider with us our qualifications and discuss their specific legal needs.

Copyright Complaints and DMCA Policy

If you know of any content on the Law Offices of Eric Mercer website that is infringing upon your copyright, you must notify us immediately at [email protected], setting forth in some detail the copyrighted content that is infringing upon your rights. The firm will investigate all allegations and will, if appropriate, remove the infringing content according to the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Interpretation and Waiver

The headings contained in these Terms are only for convenience, and will not affect the meaning of the provisions contained herein. Failure by the Law Offices of Eric Mercer to exercise any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized agent of the firm.

International Users

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer is primarily engaged in the practice of law in Plymouth County and the South Shore of the United States of America. The website is designed for, and intended for use by, persons residing within Plymouth County and the South Shore segments of the United States. By accessing this website from other locations, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws. Laws governing this website are controlled solely within the jurisdiction of Plymouth County and the South Shore of Massachusetts, United States. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer does not represent or warrant that this website or any portion thereof is appropriate or available to be used in other locations outside of Plymouth County and the South Shore of Massachusetts.

Non-discrimination Notice

The Law Offices of Eric Mercer’s commitment to equality and diversity embodies its desire to provide legal service without consideration of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age or disability, and other legally prohibited bases. In this regard, all authorized clients have equal access to legal services. The Law Offices of Eric Mercer is dedicated to providing an inclusive, respectful environment for all LSI clients and users.

Acknowledgement

By using the Law Offices of Eric Mercer website, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must discontinue use of or access to the website immediately.

Thank you for visiting the Law Offices of Eric Mercer and thank you for choosing us for your family law needs.