THE GOLIGHTLY LAW FIRM
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website, content, communications, resources, and online services provided by The Golightly Law Firm ("Golightly," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.
1. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING NOTICE
This website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules of professional conduct. Prior results, testimonials, endorsements, and client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future legal matter. The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, financial, or other professional advice.
2. WEBSITE INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
The content on this website is intended solely to provide general information regarding estate planning, elder law, conservatorships, guardianships, special needs planning, domestic asset protection planning, incapacity planning, and related legal topics. Because every legal matter is unique, the information presented on this website may not apply to your particular circumstances. You should not act or refrain from acting based upon information found on this website without first consulting qualified legal counsel regarding your specific situation.
3. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Golightly Law Firm.An attorney-client relationship is established only after:
• The Firm has completed any necessary conflict review;
• The Firm agrees to undertake representation; and
• A written engagement agreement has been executed by both parties.
Communications through this website, email, text message, online forms, scheduling tools, social media, or other electronic means do not create an attorney-client relationship.
4. NO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established, you should not submit confidential, privileged, proprietary, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website or any online form. Information submitted before representation begins may not be protected by attorney- client privilege.
5. JURISDICTION OF PRACTICE
The attorneys of The Golightly Law Firm are licensed to practice law only in jurisdictions where they are admitted. The Firm does not seek to represent anyone based solely upon a visit to this website in a jurisdiction where this website does not comply with applicable laws, ethical rules, or licensing requirements. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a solicitation of legal services in any jurisdiction where such communications would be prohibited.
6. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Any articles, blog posts, guides, checklists, worksheets, downloadable materials, webinars, videos, newsletters, or other educational resources provided through this website are intended solely for informational and educational purposes. Such materials may discusstopics including estate planning, elder law, incapacity planning, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs planning, domestic asset protection planning, and related legal matters.These materials are not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individualized legal counsel. Use of these materials does not create an attorney-client relationship.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, downloadable resources, forms, design elements, and software, is owned by or licensed to The Golightly Law Firm and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may view, download, or print materials for your personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, displayed, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of the Firm.
8. PERMITTED USE
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You agree not to:
• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
• Introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code;
• Interfere with website functionality or security;
• Harvest or collect information from the website without authorization;
• Use automated systems to scrape website content;
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for users who violate these Terms.
9. PLANNING OUTCOMES DISCLAIMER
Estate planning, elder law matters, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs planning, domestic asset protection planning, incapacity planning, and related legal services involve individualized facts, laws, regulations, family circumstances, financial circumstances, and personal objectives.
Past client experiences, testimonials, reviews, endorsements, and prior outcomes do not guarantee similar outcomes in future legal matters.
Estate planning documents and legal strategies are prepared based upon the facts, circumstances, and laws existing at the time services are provided. Future changes in laws, regulations, family circumstances, financial circumstances, health conditions, asset ownership, or other factors may affect the effectiveness or desired outcomes of legal planning. Clients should periodically review their estate planning documents and legal arrangements with qualified legal counsel. The Firm makes no guarantees regarding the outcome of any legal matter, legal strategy, planning recommendation, or engagement.
10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
This website may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, or resources. Such links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. The Golightly Law Firm does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security practices, products, services, or policies of any third-party website. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Golightly Law Firm disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Golightly Law Firm shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
• Reliance upon information contained on this website;
• Website interruptions or technical failures;
• Delays in communications;
• Loss of data;
• Security incidents beyond the Firm's reasonable control; or
• Use of third-party websites or services linked from this website.
Your use of this website is at your own risk.
13. TEXT MESSAGING COMMUNICATIONS
If you choose to communicate with The Golightly Law Firm by text message, such communications are subject to our Privacy Policy. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.
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14. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of-law principles. Any dispute relating to these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
15. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
The Firm reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms will be posted on this website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior understandings relating to website use.
18. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
The Golightly Law Firm
2016 John Rolfe Parkway
Richmond, VA 23238
804-658-3873
Info@golightlylaw.com
https://golightlylaw.com/
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
