Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This website is for informational purposes only. Contacting The Pettit Law Firm through this website or via email does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only when you have signed an engagement agreement with our firm and paid the required retainer. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

Introduction

The Pettit Law Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the website includes:

Personal Data

When you use our contact form, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, which may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any other information you choose to provide in your message

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit to our website. This may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our website
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Operating system
• General geographic location (city/region level)

This information is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify you. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track this information. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• To evaluate potential client matters
• To improve our website and understand how visitors use our site
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To maintain the security of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Google Analytics: As described above, we use Google Analytics, which may collect and process data according to Google’s privacy policy.
• Business Transfers: If our firm is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for the purpose of responding to inquiries and maintaining records of communications with prospective clients.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete such information.

Attorney-Client Relationship

Visiting this website or contacting us through the contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Pettit Law Firm. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when:

• You have signed a written engagement agreement with our firm, AND
• You have paid the required retainer

Until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established, you should not send us any confidential information or information regarding time-sensitive legal matters. Any unsolicited information sent to us will not be treated as confidential or privileged.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and ethical obligations
• Opt out of future communications from our firm

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised privacy policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

The Pettit Law Firm
1900 N. Pearl, Suite 1740
Dallas, Texas 75201

Areas of Practice

The Pettit Law Firm focuses on real estate litigation and commercial litigation. Any information collected through this website may be used in evaluating matters related to these practice areas.