All of McCarthy Fingar’s lawyers are members of one
or more bar associations. We proudly set forth below the
Statement of Client’s Rights that has been promulgated
by the Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court of the State
of New York.
We also set forth our firm's Privacy Policy, as required
by Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Statement of Clients Rights
1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration
at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel
in your lawyer's office.
2. You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling
your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance
with the highest standards of the profession. If you are
not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you
have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship
at any time (court approval may be required in some matters
and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value
of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
3. You are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional
judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts
of interest.
4. You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and
to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will
be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You
are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill
from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse
to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory.
In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the right to
seek arbitration; your attorney will provide you with the
necessary information regarding arbitration in the event
of a fee dispute, or upon your request.
5. You are entitled to have your questions and concerns
addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone
calls returned promptly.
6. You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status
of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers.
You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you
to participate meaningfully in the development of your matter.
7. You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives
respected by your attorney, including whether or not to
settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required
in some matters).
8. You have the right to privacy in your dealings with
your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved
to the extent permitted by law.
9. You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself
or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional
Responsibility.
10. You may not be refused representation on the basis
of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
age, national origin or disability.
We refer you to the New York State Bar Association and to the New York State Unified Court System as additional resources.
Privacy Policy Of McCarthy Fingar LLP
Lawyers, as providers of certain personal services, are
now required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("the Act")
to inform their clients of their policies regarding privacy
of client information. Our law firm understands your concerns
as a client for privacy and the need to ensure the privacy
of all your information. Your privacy is important to us
and maintaining your trust and confidence is our highest
priority. Lawyers have been and continue to be bound by
professional standards of confidentiality that are even
more stringent than those required by such Act. Therefore,
we have always protected your right to privacy. The purpose
of this notice is to explain our Privacy Policy with regard
to personal information about you that we obtain and how
we keep that information secure.
Nonpublic Personal Information We Collect
We collect nonpublic personal information about you that
is provided to us by you or obtained by us with your authorization
or consent.
WE DO NOT DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
OR FORMER CLIENTS TO ANYONE, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY LAW
AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE ETHICS RULES.
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about
current or former clients obtained in the course of representation
of those clients, except as expressly or impliedly authorized
by those clients to enable us to effectuate the purpose
of our representation or as required or permitted by law
or applicable provisions of codes of professional responsibility
or ethical rules governing our conduct as lawyers.
Confidentiality And Security
We retain records relating to professional services that
we provide so that we are better able to assist you with
your professional needs and to comply with professional
guidelines or requirements of law. We maintain such records
consistent with applicable rules which govern attorneys
at law in New York State but do not retain client and billing
records indefinitely. In order to guard your nonpublic personal
information, we maintain physical, electronic, and procedural
safeguards that comply with our professional standards.
Dated: July 1, 2001
