Privacy Policy
The Barney Law Firm respects the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
- Contact information you provide to the firm, including your name, address, email address, and telephone numbers.
- Information relating to your legal matter that you provide in the course of representation.
- Basic technical information when you visit this website (such as browser type and pages viewed).
How We Use Information
- To provide legal representation and communicate with you about your case.
- To send appointment and court-date reminders and case status updates.
- To respond to inquiries made through this website, by phone, or by email.
Text Messaging (SMS)
Clients of the firm may consent to receive text messages by providing their mobile phone number and agreeing to receive court reminders and case status information by text. Consent is given directly to the firm, for example during intake or while your matter is pending.
- Purpose: court-date reminders and case status information related to your representation.
- Frequency: message frequency varies based on your case activity.
- Cost: message and data rates may apply.
- Opt-out: reply STOP to any message to end text communications, or contact the office.
- Help: reply HELP, call 310.553.8835, or email mgb@barneylaw.com.
Mobile phone numbers and text-messaging opt-in information are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes. Mobile information is used only to communicate with you about your legal matter as described above.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. Information may be disclosed only as necessary to provide legal services (for example, filings with the court or communications with experts retained in your matter), to service providers who support the firm's operations and are bound to protect the information, or as required by law or the rules of professional conduct.
Confidentiality
Information you provide in the course of an attorney–client relationship is protected by attorney–client privilege and the firm's confidentiality obligations under California law and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. This website policy does not diminish those protections.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect client information against unauthorized access. Case-related information is retained as required for the representation and applicable legal obligations.
Your Choices
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or contacting the office. You may also request to review or update the contact information we hold for you.
Contact
Questions about this policy:
The Barney Law Firm
4276 Katella Avenue, Suite 358, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: 310.553.8835 · Email: mgb@barneylaw.com
Effective date: October 27, 2026