Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website and any associated blog (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. Continued use of the Site following any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

These Terms govern the use of the Site operated by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including www.joebornstein.com and all related pages and content.

2. Informational Purpose Only

All materials available on this Site, including articles, blog posts, FAQs, and case summaries, are provided for general informational purposes only. While the Firm makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information, no representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content.

The law is subject to change, and content on this Site may not reflect current legal developments. You should not rely on any information on this Site without independently verifying it with a licensed attorney.

Content authored by third parties reflects the views of those authors and not necessarily those of the Firm.

3. No Legal Advice or Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this Site does not constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. Use of this Site, including submission of inquiries through contact forms or email, does not create an attorney-client relationship.

You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without seeking legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

 

4. Electronic Communications

Communications submitted through this Site, including email and contact forms, may not be secure. The transmission of information through such channels does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the Firm cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent prior to formal engagement.

The Firm may respond to inquiries submitted through the Site, but does not guarantee a response within any specific timeframe. For time-sensitive matters, you should contact the Firm directly by telephone.

5. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. Such links are provided for your convenience only. The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein does not control, endorse, sponsor, recommend, or otherwise accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, or reliability of any linked third-party website. The inclusion of any link does not imply the Firm’s endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.

You access any third-party linked site entirely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

6. Advertising Notice

This Site may be considered attorney advertising under applicable laws and professional responsibility rules.

Prior results described on this Site do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated based on its individual facts.

You are encouraged to request information regarding the Firm’s qualifications and experience before making a decision to retain legal counsel.

7. Jurisdictional Limitations

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is licensed to practice law in the State of Maine and maintains offices in Sanford, Biddeford, Portland, Windham, Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor.

The Firm does not seek to represent clients in jurisdictions where it is not authorized to practice. Accessing this Site from outside Maine does not create any right to legal services in other jurisdictions.

 

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, images, audio and video clips, blog posts, articles, and the overall design and compilation of the Site, is the proprietary property of the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Site and its Content solely for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes. No Content may be reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, modified, or otherwise used for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LAW OFFICES OF JOE BORNSTEIN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

The Firm does not warrant that this Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. The Firm does not make any representations or warranties regarding the use or results of the use of the materials or content on this Site in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LAW OFFICES OF JOE BORNSTEIN, ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND ASSIGNS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY LINKED THIRD-PARTY SITES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability, so some of the limitations above may not apply to you.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maine. Any disputes arising from or related to the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cumberland County, Maine, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Changes to Terms

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time and without prior notice. All changes are effective immediately upon posting to this Site. Your continued use of this Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Responsible Attorney

To the extent that State Bar rules require designation of a principal office and/or a single attorney responsible for this Site, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein designates the following attorney as responsible for the content of this website:

Deborah Bornstein, Esq. Law Offices of Joe Bornstein 5 Moulton Street, Floor 6 Portland, Maine 04101 Telephone: 1.800.225.5563

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you would like to request free written information about our qualifications and experience prior to retaining our Firm, please contact us using the information below.

We maintain offices throughout Maine and are happy to schedule an in-person, telephone, or virtual consultation at no cost to you. There is never a fee unless you win or settle your case.

Law Offices of Joe Bornstein 5 Moulton Street, Floor 6 Portland, Maine 04101 Telephone: 1.800.225.5563 Website: www.joebornstein.com