Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the website of The Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this website.
1. Firm Information
The website is operated by The Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V, located at:
22 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 635-416
Email: office@edhedrickattorney.com
2. Attorney Advertising
This website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules of professional conduct Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Any descriptions of past matters, case types, or representative experience are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a
promise or prediction of future results.
3. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is intended to constitute legal advice, and you should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this site without first seeking legal counsel regarding your specific matter.
Use of this website does not create any duty on the part of the Firm to review your matter, advise you, or represent you.
4. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including sending us an email, submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or leaving a voicemail or text message, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm.
An attorney-client relationship is formed only after:
- the Firm has completed any necessary conflict review,
- the Firm has expressly agreed to undertake the representation, and
- an appropriate engagement agreement has been executed, where required.
5. No Confidential or Time-Sensitive Information
Do not send confidential, privileged, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website, through any contact form, or by unsolicited email, text message, or voicemail. Information transmitted to the Firm before an attorney-client relationship has been formally established may not be treated as confidential or privileged. Sending information to the Firm does not obligate the Firm to accept your matter, respond within any deadline, or take any action on your behalf.
6. Case Results and Testimonials
Any case descriptions, testimonials, endorsements, reviews, or other statements appearing on this website are not guarantees of success. Every legal matter is different and depends on its own facts, evidence, procedural posture, venue, and applicable law.
Visitors should not assume that the same or similar results can be achieved in their own matter.
7. Practice Areas and Jurisdiction
This website describes legal services that may be offered by the Firm in certain practice areas. The Firm does not seek to represent anyone based solely upon a visit to this website in any jurisdiction where this website does not comply with applicable law or where the Firm’s attorneys are not authorized to practice.
This website is intended for persons seeking information regarding legal matters connected to North Carolina law and related jurisdictions in which the Firm may lawfully practice or appear.
8. Website Content; No Warranty
While we strive to keep the website accurate and current, legal information changes frequently, and we do not warrant or guarantee that any content on this website is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or suitable for any particular purpose.
This website and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims liability for any damages or losses arising out of or related to your use of, inability to use, reliance upon, or access to this website or any linked site, including without limitation direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, design, layout, graphics, logos, icons, images, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by or licensed to the Firm and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print limited portions of this website for personal, non-commercial, informational use only, provided that you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, transmit, display, create derivative works from, or exploit any website content without the Firm’s prior written consent.
11. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use this website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purpose; to attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or related systems; to interfere with the operation or security of the website; to transmit malware, malicious code, spam, or harmful material; to harvest or collect email addresses or other information from the site; or to impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any misuse.
12. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience only. The Firm does not control, endorse, or guarantee the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of any third-party website. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
13. Electronic Communications
By contacting the Firm through the website or by using any listed email address, contact form, or other online feature, you consent to receive communications from the Firm related to your inquiry, including by email or phone, unless prohibited by law or unless you request otherwise.
This consent does not obligate the Firm to accept representation, respond within any particular time, or provide legal advice.
14. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to the Firm’s Privacy Policy, if one is posted. If there is any conflict between the Privacy Policy and these Terms as to website usage, these Terms will control unless expressly stated otherwise.
15. Accessibility
The Firm strives to maintain a website that is reasonably accessible to users. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website, please contact the Firm so that reasonable efforts can be made to provide the requested information through an alternative method.
16. No Guarantee of Availability
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
17. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its attorneys, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or misuse of the website.
18. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate state or federal courts having jurisdiction over Alexander County, North Carolina, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Changes to These Terms
The Firm may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective when posted on this website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
21. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
The Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V
22 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 635-416
Email: office@edhedrickattorney.com
Optional website form notice: “Submitting a form or contacting the Firm through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website.”