Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Personal Information

Last Updated: November, 2025

At The Burton Firm, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit thelegalcounsel.com or contact our office. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, scheduling a consultation, or submitting a form on our website. This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • City or county of residence
  • Details related to your legal matter

We may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help us improve our website and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
  • Provide legal information and client communication
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Protection

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or data storage method is completely secure. Please avoid sending confidential or time-sensitive information through unsecured email or web forms.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymous traffic data and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

6. Attorney–Client Relationship

Contacting us through this website or submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Do not send confidential or sensitive information until an engagement agreement has been signed.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

The Burton Firm
14626 Main Street, Suite 202
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Tel: (301) 420-5540
Fax: (888) 778-0475
Email: hello@thelegalcounsel.com
Website: https://thelegalcounsel.com

Mailing Address

The Burton Firm
P.O. Box 27
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773
(Send all correspondence here)