Who we are
Talk to Counsel is a service of Finkelstein Criminal Defense PLLC, a New York professional limited liability company ("the firm," "we," "us," or "our"). Our principal law office is located at 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, Suite 3012, White Plains, New York 10601. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to talktocounsel.com and from individuals who contact the firm through the website, by telephone, by text message, or by email.
Information we collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and limited technical information collected automatically when you visit the website.
Information you provide directly includes your name, telephone number, email address, and any facts or details you choose to share with us when you call, text, email, or otherwise contact the firm. We do not operate a contact form on this website, and we do not collect sensitive personal information through automated means.
Information collected automatically may include your IP address, approximate geographic location, browser type, device type, referring website, and pages visited. This information is collected by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for the limited purposes of maintaining the security, performance, and availability of the website. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking, and we do not sell or share this information with marketers.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry, evaluate whether the firm can assist with your matter, perform conflict checks, and, where appropriate, establish and carry out an attorney-client relationship. We use automatically collected information to operate and secure the website and to understand general patterns of visitor interest.
Confidentiality
Communications with the firm about a prospective legal matter are treated as confidential under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, even where no formal representation is ultimately undertaken. That said, no communication transmitted over the internet, by unsecured email, or by text message can be guaranteed to be fully secure. We ask that you do not send highly sensitive or privileged information through this website, by unsecured email, or in a first text message, and we ask that you not assume that submitting information to the firm automatically creates an attorney-client relationship. A formal attorney-client relationship with Finkelstein Criminal Defense PLLC is formed only upon the execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both the client and the firm.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with marketers, advertisers, or data brokers. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers that help us operate the website and the firm's practice (for example, our web host, our email provider, and our practice management software), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- With other attorneys, but only where you have asked us to refer your matter and we determine that a referral is appropriate.
- Where required by law, court order, or the rules of professional conduct governing lawyers in New York.
- To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, including claims by or against the firm.
Data retention
We retain information you provide for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, fulfill our professional obligations, and comply with applicable law. Information relating to matters we accept is retained in accordance with the firm's file retention policies and applicable ethical rules.
Your choices
You may choose not to contact the firm, and you may ask us to delete information you have previously provided, subject to any legal or ethical obligation that requires us to retain it. To make such a request, please contact the firm at the phone number or email address listed below.
Third-party services
The website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages and uses Google Fonts to load its typography. These providers may collect limited technical information (such as IP address) as part of delivering content to your browser. We do not control their policies; we rely on them under their published terms of service.
Children's privacy
The website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or about how the firm handles your information, please contact:
Finkelstein Criminal Defense PLLC
Attn: Kevin Finkelstein, Principal Attorney
75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, Suite 3012
White Plains, New York 10601
Telephone: (914) 481-3764
Email: kevin@finkelsteindefense.com
Not legal advice
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates an attorney-client relationship between you and Finkelstein Criminal Defense PLLC.