Terms & Conditions

This website is operated by Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC and is provided for informational purposes. The content on this website — including articles, blog posts, FAQs, and practice area descriptions — constitutes general legal information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this website or by reading its content.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not use this website to transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.

Submitting a contact form, booking a consultation, completing a client intake form, or making a payment through this website does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship with Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC. An attorney-client relationship is established only upon execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both the client and the Firm.

Until an engagement agreement is executed, the Firm has no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information you submit through this website, and you should not submit sensitive or privileged information through any contact form or intake form unless and until an engagement has been established.

The Firm offers paid consultations at a fee of $250 for a 50-minute session. Consultation fees are charged at the time of booking. The following cancellation and no-show policy applies to all standalone consultations:

• Cancellations with more than 24 hours' notice will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will result in $100 of the $250 fee being retained, with $150 refunded.
• No-shows will result in the full $250 fee being forfeited. No exceptions.
• Prospective clients who cancel more than twice may be required to pay the full consultation fee in advance with no refund option for subsequent bookings.

Payment of a consultation fee does not guarantee the formation of an attorney-client relationship or the Firm's agreement to represent you. The Firm reserves the right to decline representation for any reason not prohibited by applicable professional conduct rules.

The Firm offers three flat-fee incorporation packages: Essential ($2,000), Professional ($4,000), and Enterprise ($8,000). The scope of services included in each package is described on the Incorporation Services page and in the Service Agreement presented during the checkout process. The Service Agreement governs the terms of each engagement and, in the event of any conflict with these Terms, the Service Agreement controls.

The following cancellation and rescheduling policy applies to the 50-minute Kickoff Consultation included with each incorporation package:

• At least 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule the included consultation.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice may be rescheduled one time at the Firm's discretion at no additional charge.
• Failure to attend (no-show) will result in forfeiture of the included 50-minute consultation. No additional monetary charges are assessed.
• A forfeited consultation may be rescheduled at a discounted fee of $200, payable at the time of rebooking.

Incorporation package fees are non-refundable once the Firm has commenced work on the engagement, including but not limited to conducting a business name availability search, drafting formation documents, or communicating substantively with the client regarding the matter.

All fees are processed through Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor. By submitting payment, you authorize the Firm to charge the payment method you provide for the applicable fee. As set forth in the applicable service agreement, the Firm may retain your payment method on file for future charges authorized under that agreement, including charges for additional services or fees described therein. Your full card number is stored securely by Stripe, not by the Firm directly. Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy govern the processing and storage of your payment information.

All fees are stated in U.S. dollars. The Firm is not responsible for any currency conversion fees, foreign transaction fees, or other charges imposed by your financial institution.

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without the Firm's prior written consent.

The name "Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC," the firm's logo, and related marks are the property of the Firm. Nothing on this website grants any license to use these marks.

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Firm does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information on this website without consulting a licensed attorney about your specific situation.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC and its principal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or the information contained herein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

The Firm's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you paid to the Firm in the three months preceding the claim.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including Calendly, Stripe, and Jotform. These links are provided for convenience only. The Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of this website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Duval County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Law Office of Carl G. Hawkins, PLLC is a law firm licensed to practice in the State of Florida and the District of Columbia. The Firm is subject to the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct and the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. Nothing in these Terms modifies or limits the Firm's professional obligations under those rules.

This website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable professional conduct rules. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

The Firm reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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