Last Updated: January 2, 2026
 

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website porterlegalpllc.com (the "Site"), operated by Porter Legal PLLC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.
 

2. ELIGIBILITY
The Site is intended for users who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Site.
 

3. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed between you and the Firm by your access to or use of the Site, including but not limited to:

(a) Browsing the Site or reviewing information about the Firm or its practice areas;
(b) Submitting information through any contact form, email, or other communication feature on the Site;
(c) Downloading any resources or materials from the Site; or
(d) Subscribing to any newsletter or mailing list.
 

An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is established only through a written engagement agreement signed by both you and the Firm. Do not submit confidential or sensitive information through the Site unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established.

The Firm provides legal services exclusively to tax-exempt organizations. Information on the Site is general in nature and may not reflect the most current legal developments. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without seeking appropriate legal counsel regarding your specific circumstances.
 

4. USE OF THE SITE
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
(a) Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
(b) Use the Site to transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or similar solicitation;
(c) Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Firm, a Firm employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
(d) Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm the Firm or users of the Site;
(e) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site;
(f) Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any material on the Site;
(g) Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful; or
(h) Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site.
 

5. CLIENT PORTAL
Certain features of the Site, including access to a secure client portal, are available only to current clients of the Firm who have been issued login credentials. The client portal is hosted and operated by a third-party service provider.
If you are a client with portal access, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify the Firm immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

The Firm is not responsible for any errors, interruptions, delays, or defects in the third-party client portal platform, nor for any loss or damage arising from your use of or inability to use the portal due to third-party platform issues. Your use of the client portal may also be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by the third-party provider.
 

6. CONTACT FORM AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Site may provide a contact form or other means for you to communicate with the Firm. By submitting information through the contact form or other communication features:
(a) You acknowledge that such submission does not create an attorney-client relationship;
(b) You understand that any information you submit is not confidential or privileged unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established through a signed engagement agreement;
(c) You consent to the Firm contacting you in response to your inquiry using the contact information you provide; and
(d) You represent that any information you provide is accurate and complete.

The Firm is under no obligation to respond to any inquiry submitted through the Site.
 

7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS
The Site may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications, including but not limited to scheduling tools, payment processors, and email marketing platforms. These third-party services are not under the control of the Firm, and the Firm is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of any third-party services.

Your use of third-party services, including any payment processing or newsletter subscription services accessible through or linked from the Site, is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties. The Firm makes no representations or warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, or reliability of any third-party services.

The inclusion of any link or integration does not imply endorsement by the Firm of the linked site or service.
 

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof (collectively, "Content"), is the property of the Firm or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Downloadable Resources. The Firm may make certain resources, guides, checklists, templates, or other materials available for download through the Site (collectively, "Downloadable Resources"). Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Firm grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the Downloadable Resources solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not:
(a) Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform any Downloadable Resources;
(b) Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any Downloadable Resources;
(c) Sell, license, rent, lease, or otherwise transfer any Downloadable Resources to any third party;
(d) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in or on any Downloadable Resources; or
(e) Use any Downloadable Resources for any commercial purpose or in any manner that competes with the Firm.

The Firm reserves the right to revoke this license at any time for any reason.

Trademarks. The Firm's name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Firm. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Firm.
 

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

THE FIRM MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR CURRENTNESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. THE CONTENT ON THE SITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS LEGAL ADVICE.
 

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM, ITS PRINCIPAL, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
(a) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE;
(b) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OR RELATED TO THE SITE;
(c) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE;
(d) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT;
(e) ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN THE CONTENT;
(f) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE;
(g) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY; OR
(h) YOUR USE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH OR LINKED FROM THE SITE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE FIRM HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
 

11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Firm, its principal, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including but not limited to any use of the Site's Content or Downloadable Resources other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
 

12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the federal or local courts located in the District of Columbia. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.
 

13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
 

14. WAIVER
No waiver by the Firm of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of the Firm to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

 

15. JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
Ann Porter is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the State of New York. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing this website or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The Firm does not seek to represent clients in any jurisdiction where the content of this website does not comply with applicable laws and bar rules. The Firm also does not seek to represent any person or organization in any jurisdiction where such representation would violate the rules of professional conduct applicable to the firm or its attorneys.

If you are located outside of the District of Columbia or New York, or if your legal matter involves the laws of a jurisdiction where our attorneys are not licensed, we may not be able to represent you, or we may need to associate with local counsel in your jurisdiction.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising.
 

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by the Firm on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
 

17. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Porter Legal PLLC
1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
aporter@porterlegalpllc.com
(202) 600-8015