Privacy Notice

Last updated: 02/01/2026

This Privacy Notice describes how the Law Office of W. Adam Izell, PLLC (“the Firm,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with www.chattlawyer.comand our legal services. This notice is intended to comply with applicable privacy and data-protection laws in Tennessee, Georgia, and applicable federal law.

Geographic Scope
The Firm provides legal services only in jurisdictions where its attorneys are licensed, including Tennessee and Georgia. This website and its services are not directed to residents of jurisdictions outside those areas, and the Firm does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals outside those jurisdictions.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:

– Contact Information: name, email address, telephone number, mailing address
– Case or Matter Information: information you provide regarding a legal issue or potential representation
– Events: If you register for an event that we host, whether in-person or online, we may collect relevant information such as your name, address, title, company, phone number, or email address, as well as specific information relevant to the event for which you are registering.

– User Content: We may allow you and other users of our services to share your own content with others. This may include posts, comments, reviews, or other user-generated content. Unless otherwise noted when creating such content, this information may be shared publicly through our services.

– Billing and Payment Information: If you become a client or purchase a service, we may collect billing-related information. Payment card information is processed by third-party payment processors; the Firm does not store full payment card numbers or full payment card security codes.
– Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools
– Communications: records of communications with the Firm, including emails, calls, and messages submitted through the website

Sources of Information
We collect information directly from you, from third parties you authorize, from courts or public records, and from service providers that assist the Firm in operating its website or delivering legal services.

How We Use Information
We use personal information for legitimate business and professional purposes, including:

– Responding to inquiries and evaluating potential representation
– Providing legal services to clients
– Managing and administering client matters
– Communicating with clients and prospective clients
– Billing, accounting, and financial administration
– Maintaining and improving website functionality and security
– Complying with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations applicable to attorneys

We process personal information as necessary to provide legal services, to comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations governing attorneys, and for the Firm’s legitimate business interests.

Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality
Information provided by clients in the course of an attorney-client relationship is protected by applicable rules of professional conduct, attorney-client privilege, and work-product protections. Information submitted before a formal engagement is accepted is not protected by privilege unless and until a representation is established in writing.

How We Share Information
The Firm does not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing or advertising purposes. We may share information only as reasonably necessary to:

– Provide legal services (including with courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors)
– Work with service providers who assist with IT, hosting, billing, document management, or communications
– Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests
– Protect the rights, safety, or property of the Firm, its clients, or others

Third-Party Service Providers
The Firm uses third-party vendors to operate its website and manage legal services. These providers may have access to limited personal information only as necessary to perform services on behalf of the Firm and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.

Website hosting services are provided by GoDaddy. GoDaddy’s privacy practices are available at: https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/privacy-policy

The Firm uses Clio for client intake, practice management, and as part of its secure data storage. Clio’s privacy practices are available at: https://www.clio.com/legal/privacy/

Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect limited, non-personally identifiable information for analytics and site functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly. The website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers.

Communications and Text Messaging
If you provide your telephone number or email address, you consent to being contacted by the Firm regarding your inquiry or representation. Message and data rates may apply for text communications. You may opt out of text communications at any time by notifying the Firm.

Data Security
The Firm uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Information may be stored on secure servers maintained by the Firm or its service providers, which may be located within the United States. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and the Firm cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, the Firm will respond and provide any required notifications in accordance with applicable law and professional obligations.

Data Retention
The Firm retains personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice, including to comply with legal, ethical, and record-keeping obligations applicable to attorneys.

Your Rights and Choices
Individuals may request to review, correct, or update personal information maintained by the Firm by contacting us using the information below. The Firm will respond to such requests as required by applicable law and consistent with its professional obligations.

Third-Party Services and Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Information of Minors
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and the Firm does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Federal and Professional Compliance
The Firm handles personal information in accordance with applicable federal law, including consumer protection laws and applicable communications and privacy statutes, as well as professional obligations under the rules of professional conduct governing attorneys in Tennessee and Georgia.

Changes to This Notice
The Firm may update this Privacy Notice at any time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Information
Law Office of W. Adam Izell, PLLC
P.O. Box 4386
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Phone: (423) 888-3022
Email: firm@ChattLawyer.com

Privacy-related inquiries or requests may be directed to the Firm using the contact information above.