Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer

Shaun Gregory Morgan, Attorney at Law ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided to us through our website located at www.franklinmorganlaw.com (the "Website") and through our professional legal services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or contact us regarding our legal services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through the Website and through any related services, including email communications, telephone consultations, and in-person meetings initiated through the Website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our Website or contact us, including:

• Contact information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address when you complete our contact or consultation request forms
• Professional information such as your company name, job title, and the nature of your legal inquiry
• Communications content including the content of messages you send to us through the Website, by email, or through our contact forms
• Newsletter subscription data including your email address when you subscribe to our legal insights newsletter

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party analytics providers, including:

• Log data such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on each page
• Device information such as your device type, screen resolution, and language settings
• Cookie data as described in the Cookie Policy section below
• Analytics data collected through Google Analytics and similar services about how visitors interact with our Website

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including professional networking platforms (such as LinkedIn), referral sources, and business contacts who share your contact information with us in connection with a potential legal matter. We handle all such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries — to respond to your questions, requests for information, and consultation requests
• Providing legal services — to perform conflict-of-interest checks and, if an attorney-client relationship is established, to provide legal counsel
• Communications — to send you our legal insights newsletter, client alerts, and other professional communications to which you have subscribed or consented
• Website improvement — to analyze how visitors use our Website in order to improve its content, functionality, and user experience
• Compliance and security — to comply with applicable legal obligations, protect the security of our systems, and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• Business administration — for internal record-keeping, billing, and business management purposes where an attorney-client relationship has been established

We process personal information on the basis of legitimate business interests in operating our legal practice, compliance with legal obligations, and, where required, your express consent. You may withdraw consent for consent-based processing at any time by contacting us using the details in the Contact section below.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described below:

• Service providers — We share information with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing legal services, including our web hosting provider, email service provider, analytics provider, and practice management software. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are permitted to use your information only to provide the contracted services.
• Professional co-counsel — In connection with specific legal matters and with your knowledge and consent, we may share information with co-counsel, expert witnesses, or other legal professionals engaged to assist with your matter.
• Legal requirements — We may disclose information where required by applicable law, court order, regulatory authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our Firm, our clients, or others.
• Business transfers — In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets affecting our Firm, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy and applicable professional responsibility rules.

We do not share client confidential communications or attorney-client privileged information with any third party except as required by law or with the client's informed consent, in strict accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct applicable in each jurisdiction in which we practice.

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze Website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly necessary cookies — These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies that maintain your navigation state and security cookies that prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.
• Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about Website usage, including pages visited, time on site, and referring sources. This helps us improve our Website and content. Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Preference cookies — These cookies remember your settings and preferences (such as cookie consent status) to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.
• Marketing cookies — We may use these cookies to deliver relevant professional content to visitors. These cookies track your visits across websites and enable interest-based advertising.

Managing Cookies

You may control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies already stored on your device. Please note that refusing strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our Website
• Access controls restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of our Website and systems
• Employee training on data protection and confidentiality obligations
• Incident response procedures for managing data security incidents

While we take these precautions seriously, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information you transmit to us electronically. For highly sensitive matters, we encourage you to contact us by telephone or to arrange an in-person or encrypted video consultation.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal, professional responsibility, and regulatory retention requirements. Client matter files are retained in accordance with the applicable bar association's records retention rules.

Depending on your jurisdiction of residence, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Right of access — the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right of rectification — the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right of erasure — the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal and professional retention requirements
• Right to restrict processing — the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability — the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format where processing is based on consent or contract
• Right to object — the right to object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or on grounds relating to your particular situation
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal

Residents of the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and California have additional rights under the GDPR, UK GDPR, and California Consumer Privacy Act respectively. UAE residents have rights under the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to all requests within 30 days. We may request proof of identity before processing certain requests.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

An attorney-client relationship is established only when: (1) you have a legal matter requiring professional assistance; (2) we have confirmed in writing that we are able to represent you; (3) we have completed all required conflict-of-interest checks; and (4) you have executed a written engagement agreement with our Firm. Sending an email or submitting a contact form through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not obligate us to respond or to maintain the confidentiality of information you provide prior to the establishment of a formal engagement.

General Information Only

The content of this Website — including articles, blog posts, legal commentary, case summaries, and descriptions of legal services — is intended to provide general information about areas of law in which Shaun Gregory Morgan practices. This information is not intended to address your specific circumstances, is not a substitute for professional legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice for any particular situation. Laws change frequently and vary by jurisdiction; information on this Website may not reflect current legal developments or the law applicable in your jurisdiction.

Past Results Not Predictive

Descriptions of past case results on this Website are provided for informational purposes only. Past results in any legal matter depend on the specific facts and circumstances of that matter and should not be construed as a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the result in any future legal matter. Every legal matter is unique, and the outcome of any particular matter cannot be predicted with certainty.

Jurisdiction Limitations

Shaun Gregory Morgan is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is registered to practice in the Dubai International Financial Centre. This Website is intended for general audiences and does not constitute the rendering of legal services in any jurisdiction. The information on this Website may not be appropriate or applicable in all jurisdictions. The Firm does not intend to practice law in any jurisdiction where it is not licensed or authorized to do so.

In accordance with applicable bar rules, we note that: (1) the descriptions of legal services contained on this Website are meant to describe the nature of our practice and do not imply a specialization or certification in any particular area of law unless otherwise stated; (2) client testimonials reflect the individual experiences of those clients and do not constitute a guarantee of results in any other matter; and (3) the Firm's inclusion in legal rankings and directories reflects assessments made by the publishers of those rankings and is not an endorsement by any court or bar association.

If you are outside the United States, please be aware that the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys in your jurisdiction may differ from those of New York or the DIFC and may impose different requirements regarding attorney advertising and solicitation.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, the Cookie Policy, or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your data rights as described above, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below:

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom and are not satisfied with our response to a data protection inquiry, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence. For UAE residents, complaints may be directed to the UAE Data Office established under Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021.