Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Brian McNamara Law PLLC
Effective Date: December 1st, 2025
Brian McNamara Law PLLC (“the Firm,” “we,” or “us”) is a solo virtual law practice licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and operated principally from Massachusetts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information obtained through our website, virtual services, and client interactions.
Although we are exempt from the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, we take client privacy seriously and follow professional responsibility requirements under the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.6 on confidentiality.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you provide voluntarily, including:
Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
Information submitted through online forms, email, or scheduling platforms
Information provided during consultations, intake, or representation
Billing and payment information (if applicable)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical data such as:
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address and general location (city or region)
Pages visited and referring URLs
Time spent on the site
This information is used for basic analytics and website functionality.
We do not use it to build consumer profiles.
C. No Collection of Sensitive Health or Injury Information
The Firm does not practice personal injury, medical, or health-related law. We do not seek or knowingly collect protected health information (PHI) or other medical data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries, requests for consultations, or messages you send
To evaluate potential representation (subject to conflict checks)
To provide legal services if you become a client
For administrative, billing, and recordkeeping purposes
To maintain website security and performance
To comply with professional responsibility, court orders, or legal obligations
Information submitted through the website does not create an attorney-client relationship unless and until a written engagement agreement is executed.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or trade personal information.
We may share information only as needed for:
Service providers, such as secure email, cloud storage, practice-management, or billing platforms
Professional obligations, such as conflict checks or required reporting
Legal compliance, such as responding to lawful subpoenas or court orders
All service providers used by the Firm are required to maintain appropriate security safeguards.
4. Data Security
The Firm uses commercially reasonable security measures to protect personal information, including:
Encrypted communications where supported
Secure cloud-based document storage
Limited-access systems and devices
Password and multi-factor authentication protections
No internet-based system is completely secure, but we work to safeguard information consistent with legal-industry standards and professional responsibility obligations.
5. Data Retention
We retain client and matter-related records in accordance with:
The Virginia State Bar rules for attorney recordkeeping
Ethical obligations
Operational needs
Information from inquiries or prospective clients not retained for representation is deleted when no longer necessary.
6. Your Choices
You may:
Contact us to update or correct your information
Request that we delete information you voluntarily submitted (subject to legal and ethical recordkeeping duties)
Decline to submit information through web forms and instead contact us directly by email or phone (contact information is below).
Although VCDPA and Massachusetts Data Privacy Act rights do not apply to this Firm, we strive to accommodate reasonable requests consistent with our professional obligations.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website and our services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without appropriate consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Brian McNamara Law PLLC
Email: brian@bmlpllc.com
Phone: (757) 255-8586