Privacy Policy for Mockler Leiner Law, P.A.

MOCKLER LEINER LAW, P.A.

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Introduction and Scope

Mockler Leiner Law, P.A. (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a law firm located in Tampa, Florida. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website at mlfloridalaw.com (the “Website”), through our text messaging program, and through other communications with the public; how we use that information; and with whom we share it.

Information a client provides in the course of a representation is also protected by our duty of confidentiality under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and, where applicable, by the attorney-client privilege. Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits those protections.

By using the Website, submitting information to us, or opting in to receive text messages from us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

•        Contact information. Your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, including a mobile telephone number.

•        Information about your inquiry or legal matter. Information you choose to provide when you complete a form on the Website, request a consultation, or contact us by telephone, email, or text message, including the names of other persons involved in your matter so that we can check for conflicts of interest.

•        Text messaging consent records. Your mobile telephone number, the date, time, and method by which you consented to receive text messages, and any request you make to stop receiving them.

•        Billing and payment information. Information needed to invoice you and to process payments. Electronic payments are handled by a third-party payment processor.

•        Technical information. When you visit the Website, your browser and device may automatically send information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring web address, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

We collect this information directly from you, automatically when you use the Website, and, in connection with a legal matter, from sources such as referral sources, co-counsel, courts, and public records.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

•        respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations;

•        check for conflicts of interest before accepting a representation;

•        provide legal services and communicate with clients about their matters;

•        send text messages that you have consented to receive, as described in the Text Messaging section below;

•        prepare invoices and process payments;

•        operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website; and

•        comply with applicable law, court orders, and our professional obligations as members of The Florida Bar.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Who We Share Personal Information With

We share personal information only in the following circumstances:

•        Service providers. Vendors that perform services for us, such as website hosting, practice-management and document-storage software, telephone service, payment processing, and information technology support. These vendors may use personal information only to perform services for us.

•        Persons involved in a client’s matter. When necessary to carry out a representation and consistent with our professional obligations, we share information with courts, opposing parties and their counsel, mediators, experts, court reporters, and similar persons.

•        Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, court order, or the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, subject to the attorney-client privilege and our duty of confidentiality.

•        With your authorization. When you direct or authorize us to share it.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. No mobile opt-in data or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates, and no mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Every category of sharing described above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.

Text Messaging Program and SMS Terms

These terms govern text messages sent by Mockler Leiner Law, P.A. and form part of this Privacy Policy.

Types of messages. By consenting to receive text messages from Mockler Leiner Law, P.A., you agree to receive conversational and informational text messages from us. These include replies to your inquiries, consultation and appointment reminders, scheduling communications, requests for documents or information, updates about your matter, and billing notifications. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages. We do not use text messaging to solicit prospective clients.

How you consent. You may consent by checking the text messaging consent box on a form on the Website, by giving us your consent in writing or verbally, or by sending a text message to us first. If you text us first, we will reply to your message. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of retaining the Firm or receiving any service from us.

Message frequency. Message frequency varies.

Rates. Message and data rates may apply.

Opting out. Reply STOP to any text message from us to stop receiving text messages from that number. We also honor UNSUBSCRIBE, QUIT, CANCEL, END, REVOKE, and OPT OUT. You will receive one message confirming your request. If you communicate with more than one Firm telephone number and want to stop text messages from all of them, reply STOP to each number or tell us by telephone or email, and we will honor your request. To resume text messages, reply START.

Help. Reply HELP for assistance, or call us at (813) 331-5699.

Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Security of text messages. Text messages are not a secure form of communication. Please do not text us confidential details about your matter, account numbers, or other sensitive information. If another person, such as a spouse or family member, can access your telephone, telephone account, or cloud backups, that person may be able to read our messages.

Privacy. SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. Your mobile telephone number and text messaging consent are handled as described in this Privacy Policy.

Cookies, Analytics, and Do Not Track

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use it. We may use third-party analytics services that collect technical information about your visits through their own cookies. You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies, although some features of the Website may not work properly if you do.

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. The Website does not currently respond to those signals.

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Relationship

Contacting us through the Website, by email, by telephone, or by text message does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is formed only when the Firm agrees to represent you, which is ordinarily confirmed in a written engagement agreement. Information on the Website is general information, not legal advice.

Before we have spoken with you, please limit your initial inquiry to your contact information, a brief description of the type of matter, and the names of the other persons involved so that we can check for conflicts of interest. Do not rely on a message to us to preserve a deadline in your matter.

Email, web forms, and text messages may not be secure. Information you provide as a prospective client will be handled in accordance with our professional obligations under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Security, Retention, Children, and Outside Links

Security. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmitting or storing electronic information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information you send to us electronically.

Retention. We keep personal information for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including the period required by our professional obligations for client files and financial records, and as otherwise required by law.

Children. The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. Information about a minor that a parent, guardian, or client provides in connection with a legal matter is handled as part of that matter.

Outside links. The Website may contain links to websites operated by others, such as courts and government agencies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Your Choices, Changes to This Policy, and Contact Information

Your choices. You may ask us to update or correct your contact information, to stop sending you text messages, or to stop sending you email by contacting us as shown below. We may need to keep certain information to meet our professional and legal obligations.

Changes. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date and takes effect when posted.

Contact us. You may contact us about this Privacy Policy at Mockler Leiner Law, P.A., 600 N. Willow Ave., Ste. 101, Tampa, Florida 33606, by telephone at (813) 331-5699.