Legal & Compliance
Privacy Policy
How Porfido Law collects, uses, and protects your personal information — and your rights regarding that data.
Your Privacy Matters
Porfido Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who visit this website or contact our firm. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This website is operated by James M. Porfido, Esq., a certified criminal trial attorney licensed in New Jersey. Our practice is governed by the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct, which impose strict obligations of confidentiality with respect to any attorney-client relationship.
Important Notice: Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information via any online form until you have spoken directly with our office and we have agreed to represent you.
What Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways when you interact with our website or contact our firm.
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact or consultation request forms
- Details about your legal matter that you voluntarily share in a message or inquiry
- Communications you send us via email, telephone, or other means
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query that brought you to our site
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Date and time of your visit
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry or consultation request in a timely manner
- To evaluate whether we are able to assist with your legal matter
- To communicate with you about your case, if a representation relationship is established
- To improve the content and performance of our website
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to our firm
- To send informational updates or newsletters, if you have opted in to receive them
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality
Once an attorney-client relationship is formally established, all communications between you and our firm are protected by attorney-client privilege under New Jersey law and the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct.
No Relationship Without Confirmation: Communications made prior to a formal engagement agreement do not establish an attorney-client relationship and are not automatically protected by privilege. Please do not share confidential details about your legal matter through this website until our firm has confirmed representation in writing.
Information shared during a preliminary consultation, even if no engagement follows, will be treated with discretion and will not be disclosed to adverse parties.