Terms and Conditions
Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (Eldredge Law Firm, LLC)
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the services of Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm, operated by Eldredge Law Firm, LLC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) through our website at www.uslawpros.com (“the Website”) or by signing a Client Intake and Attorney Engagement Agreement, you (“you,” “Client,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, together with our Refund & Fee Earning Policy, Fee Dispute & Arbitration Policy, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you should not use our Website or retain our services.
2. Scope of Representation
The scope of the Firm’s representation is limited to the Selected Service(s) identified in your signed Client Intake and Attorney Engagement Agreement. Unless expressly stated in writing, the Firm’s representation does not include litigation or pre-litigation work, international filings or prosecution, future examiner correspondence or office action responses, future consultations beyond the initial engagement, or any service not specifically identified in your Agreement.
The Firm reserves the right to determine the means by which your legal objectives are accomplished, consistent with your instructions and the applicable rules of professional conduct. The Firm will consult with you regarding strategy and keep you reasonably informed about the status of your matter.
3. Professional Conduct and Ethics
Your relationship with the Firm is governed by and subject to the following rules and standards, which are incorporated into your engagement in their entireties:
(a) The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, as adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas and administered by the State Bar of Texas.
(b) The USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, codified at 37 C.F.R. Part 11, Subpart D, which govern the conduct of practitioners registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
(c) The Texas Lawyer’s Creed — A Mandate for Professionalism, as adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
These rules establish, among other things, the duties of competence, diligence, and communication that the Firm owes to you; the circumstances under which the Firm may or must withdraw from representation; the Firm’s obligations regarding conflicts of interest; and the Firm’s duty to protect your confidential information. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the applicable rules of professional conduct, the rules of professional conduct shall control.
4. Technology-Assisted Legal Services
The Firm utilizes artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools as part of its legal practice to enhance the efficiency, thoroughness, and timeliness of its work product. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
(a) AI-assisted research and drafting. The Firm may use AI-powered tools to assist with legal research, document drafting, prior art analysis, and other aspects of the Selected Service(s). These tools are used to support — not replace — the professional judgment of the Firm’s licensed attorneys.
(b) Attorney oversight and review. All work product generated with AI assistance is reviewed, verified, edited, and approved by a licensed attorney before it is delivered to you or filed on your behalf. The Firm’s attorneys exercise independent professional judgment over all legal work and remain fully responsible for the quality and accuracy of every deliverable.
(c) Confidentiality. The Firm takes reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of your information when using technology tools, consistent with its obligations under the applicable rules of professional conduct and our Privacy Policy.
(d) No diminished standard of care. The use of AI tools does not diminish the standard of care the Firm owes to you. The Firm is responsible for its work product regardless of whether AI tools were used in its preparation.
5. Client Identification and Entity Representation
(a) Individual Clients
If you are retaining the Firm as an individual, you are the Client. The Firm’s duties run to you personally.
(b) Entity Clients
If the Client is a business entity (corporation, LLC, partnership, trust, or other organization), the Firm’s duties run to the entity and not to any individual owner, officer, member, or employee. The individual signing the Client Intake and Attorney Engagement Agreement on behalf of the entity represents and warrants that they have the authority to bind the entity and acknowledges that the engagement is with the entity only, not with them individually. The entity must designate one or more authorized Points of Contact through whom the Firm will communicate regarding the engagement.
(c) Multiple Representation
If the Firm is asked to represent more than one client in the same matter or in related matters, each client will be informed of the potential conflicts of interest inherent in multiple representation. Each client must provide informed written consent to the multiple representation after receiving a clear explanation of the risks, including that the Firm may be required to withdraw from representing all parties if an actual conflict arises. The Firm will provide each client with a separate disclosure and consent form.
6. Micro Entity Certification
If your engagement involves the filing of a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, you may be asked to certify your entity status (micro entity, small entity, or large entity) for the purpose of determining applicable filing fees. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
(a) Your responsibility. Determining whether you qualify for micro entity or small entity status is ultimately your responsibility. The Firm will provide you with the relevant criteria and assist you in making the determination, but the Firm relies on the accuracy of the information you provide.
(b) Micro entity requirements. To qualify as a micro entity under 35 U.S.C. § 123 and 37 C.F.R. § 1.29, generally: (i) you must qualify as a small entity; (ii) you must not have been named as an inventor on more than four previously filed U.S. patent applications (with certain exclusions); (iii) your gross income for the preceding calendar year must not have exceeded three times the median household income as reported by the U.S. Bureau of the Census; and (iv) you must not have assigned, granted, or conveyed (and must not be obligated to do so) a license or other ownership interest in the application to an entity that had gross income exceeding three times the median household income. Additional requirements may apply.
(c) Written attestation required. You will be asked to sign a written attestation confirming your entity status at the time of filing. The Firm will rely on this attestation when certifying entity status to the USPTO.
(d) Ongoing duty to notify. If your entity status changes at any time during the pendency of your application (for example, if you are named on additional patent applications, your income changes, or you assign ownership interests), you must promptly notify the Firm in writing so that the appropriate status corrections can be filed with the USPTO.
(e) Consequences of erroneous certification. An erroneous micro entity certification may result in the invalidation of your patent or the requirement to pay additional fees with surcharges. The Firm is not liable for consequences arising from incorrect information provided by you regarding your entity status.
7. Fees, Refunds, and Payment
The Firm’s fee structure, including how fees are earned at specific milestones, the handling of trust account funds, and the conditions for refund eligibility, is set forth in the Firm’s Refund & Fee Earning Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By retaining the Firm, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the Refund & Fee Earning Policy.
8. Fee Dispute Resolution, Binding Arbitration, and Chargebacks
All disputes regarding fees charged by the Firm, including refund disagreements and billing questions, are subject to the Firm’s Fee Dispute & Binding Arbitration Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and constitutes a material term of the engagement. By retaining the Firm, you agree to submit any fee dispute to final and binding arbitration through the Tarrant County Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee (or, if the Committee cannot or will not hear the dispute, through the American Arbitration Association) before initiating litigation, a chargeback, or other formal action. The Fee Dispute & Binding Arbitration Policy also includes provisions regarding credit card chargebacks, liquidated damages for chargebacks initiated outside the agreed-upon process, and last-best-offer arbitration procedures.
9. Termination and Withdrawal
(a) Client Termination
You may terminate the engagement at any time by providing written notice to the Firm. Upon termination, the Firm will refund any unearned portion of the Quoted Price in accordance with the Refund & Fee Earning Policy and will take reasonable steps to protect your interests, including providing you with copies of your file and allowing reasonable time for you to retain new counsel.
(b) Firm Withdrawal
The Firm may withdraw from representation under the circumstances permitted by the applicable rules of professional conduct, including but not limited to: nonpayment of fees, failure to cooperate, a conflict of interest that cannot be waived, conduct that the Firm reasonably believes is unlawful, or other good cause. The Firm will provide you with reasonable advance written notice of its intent to withdraw and will take steps to protect your interests, including notifying you of any pending deadlines and allowing you adequate time to retain substitute counsel before any critical deadline.
(c) Effect of Termination or Withdrawal
Upon termination or withdrawal, the Firm’s obligation to perform further services ceases. Fees already earned are nonrefundable in accordance with the Refund & Fee Earning Policy. The Firm will cooperate with successor counsel to facilitate a smooth transition.
10. Communication
(a) Methods. The Firm will communicate with you primarily by email and telephone. If you consent, the Firm may also communicate with you by SMS/MMS text message. You are responsible for maintaining accurate and current contact information with the Firm. You can OPT OUT anytime by replying STOP.
(b) Responsiveness. The Firm will use reasonable efforts to respond to your communications within two business days. Complex inquiries may require additional time. The Firm will keep you reasonably informed about the status of your matter and will promptly notify you of any significant developments.
(c) Client cooperation. You agree to respond promptly to the Firm’s requests for information, documents, or decisions necessary to advance your matter. Delays in client responsiveness may affect deadlines and the Firm’s ability to perform the Selected Service(s).
11. Intellectual Property
The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Eldredge Law Firm, LLC and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Eldredge Law Firm, LLC.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Firm. The Firm has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Website. This limitation does not apply to claims arising from the Firm’s professional legal services, which are governed by the applicable rules of professional conduct and the standard of care for legal professionals.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Eldredge Law Firm, LLC, its members, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
15. Disclaimer
The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Firm makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Website’s operation or availability. The Website is not a substitute for legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed merely by visiting the Website or submitting an inquiry.
16. Governing Law, Performance & Forum
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. All fees for legal services and costs are payable in Tarrant County, Texas. Any contractual obligation undertaken by the Firm or the Client under these Terms or the related engagement agreement shall be performable in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent any matter is not subject to binding arbitration under the Fee Dispute & Binding Arbitration Policy, any litigation arising from or related to these Terms shall be venued exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, and each party consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
17. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Continued use of the Website or services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be modified and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
19. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact page on our Website.