Privacy Policy (Texas) — Neumann & Associates at Law
Effective Date: 2009
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is provided by Neumann & Associates at Law (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Texas law firm based in Houston, Texas. This Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information in connection with our website, communications, consultations, and legal services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Policy.
This Policy is intended to be consistent with applicable Texas and federal privacy and data security requirements, including professional responsibility obligations applicable to attorneys licensed in Texas. Nothing in this Policy is intended to expand or limit any rights or duties imposed by applicable law, court order, or attorney ethics rules.
1. Scope; No Legal Advice; No Automatic Attorney-Client Relationship
This Policy applies to information we collect when you (i) visit or use our website; (ii) contact us by phone, email, text, web form, chat, social media, or other means; and/or (iii) engage the Firm for legal representation. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from our website or that you use independently.
Use of this website, submission of an inquiry, or scheduling a consultation does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship generally arises only after the Firm completes an appropriate conflicts check and confirms representation in a written engagement agreement or other written confirmation.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically through your use of the website, and information received from third parties in the course of evaluating or providing legal services.
Information you provide may include, without limitation, your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, the nature of your legal issue, documents you submit, communications with the Firm, billing information, payment details (typically processed through a third-party payment processor), and any other information you choose to provide. Depending on the matter, you may provide information that could be considered sensitive, including government-issued identification numbers, financial account information, immigration-related documents, health-related information, or other materials relevant to representation.
Information collected automatically may include IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP address, pages visited, access times, referring/exit pages, and interactions with the website. We may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, and preferences.
Information from third parties may include information from courts, government agencies, opposing parties, witnesses, investigators, experts, vendors, public records, and lawful databases, and may also include referral information where appropriate.
3. How We Use Information
We use information for purposes consistent with operating a law practice and, where applicable, providing legal services. Such purposes include responding to inquiries, determining whether the Firm can accept a matter (including conducting conflicts checks), communicating with you, scheduling and administering consultations, rendering legal advice and representation, managing case files and documents, performing investigation and fact development, preparing and filing court documents, negotiating with other parties, processing payments and maintaining billing records, maintaining internal administrative records, securing the website and Firm systems, preventing fraud and misuse, improving the functionality and content of our website, and complying with applicable law, ethics rules, and court requirements.
4. Attorney Confidentiality; Privilege; Professional Duties
When you become a client of the Firm, information relating to the representation is treated as confidential in accordance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.05, and other applicable professional obligations.
Certain communications and materials may also be protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work-product doctrine. Whether privilege applies depends on the circumstances and may be affected by disclosure to third parties. You should avoid sending sensitive information through unsecure channels or shared devices, and you should inform the Firm if you have specific communication preferences (for example, “no voicemail,” “no text messages,” or “portal only”).
Nothing in this Policy is intended to waive, diminish, or limit any privilege or confidentiality protection.
5. Disclosure of Information; Our Non-Disclosure Commitment; Limited Legal Exceptions
The Firm’s policy is to safeguard client information and to refrain from selling, trading, renting, or otherwise monetizing your personal information. We do not disclose confidential client information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Consistent with your instructions and the Firm’s professional duties, the Firm does not share, trade, give, or disclose client information to anyone—including law enforcement—without the client’s express written consent, except to the extent disclosure is required or permitted by law, court order, or applicable attorney ethics rules.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are limited circumstances in which disclosure may be compelled or authorized, including, by way of example, compliance with a valid subpoena, warrant, or court order; compliance with mandatory reporting obligations imposed by law; protection of the Firm’s rights in a dispute relating to fees or services; prevention of certain unlawful conduct; or other circumstances recognized under applicable professional conduct rules. The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct identify narrow circumstances in which an attorney may reveal confidential information or may be required to do so.
When the Firm receives a demand for information, including from law enforcement, the Firm’s standard practice is to evaluate the demand, assert all applicable objections and privileges, seek to narrow the request, and pursue protective measures where appropriate. When legally permitted, we will provide notice to the client and, when appropriate, seek the client’s instructions.
6. Service Providers; Operational Disclosures Under Confidentiality Protections
The Firm may use trusted third-party service providers to support operations and representation, such as secure cloud hosting, email and communications services, document management, e-signature tools, court e-filing platforms, IT and cybersecurity vendors, payment processors, accounting services, and secure shredding or disposal services. Where such vendors may process or access information on our behalf, the Firm seeks to require appropriate confidentiality and security obligations, and limits vendor access to what is reasonably necessary to provide the services.
7. Data Security; Texas Identity Theft and Breach Requirements
The Firm maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such safeguards may include access controls, authentication practices, encryption where appropriate, secure storage procedures, vendor oversight, and staff confidentiality and security training. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; however, the Firm endeavors to use reasonable and appropriate measures in light of the nature of the information handled.
Texas law addresses protection of sensitive personal information and may require notice in the event of certain data breaches. If the Firm determines that a reportable breach has occurred, the Firm will take reasonable steps to investigate, mitigate, and provide notices as required by applicable law.
8. Texas Consumer Privacy Rights (TDPSA)
Texas has adopted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), effective July 1, 2024, which provides certain rights to Texas residents and imposes obligations on covered entities that control or process personal data. Depending on applicability and available exemptions, those rights may include the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of certain personal data, and the right to opt out of certain processing such as targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and certain profiling.
Legal ethics obligations, privileges, court rules, and record retention requirements may limit the extent to which certain information—particularly information contained in legal files—can be disclosed, deleted, or altered. Requests that would conflict with legal obligations or professional duties may be denied or modified as permitted by law.
To submit a privacy request, you may contact the Firm at privacy@neumannlawtx.com with the subject line “Texas Privacy Request.” The Firm may require identity verification and proof of authority before responding.
9. Retention of Records
The Firm retains information for as long as reasonably necessary for legitimate business and legal purposes, including providing legal services, maintaining case files, complying with legal and ethical obligations, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and maintaining accounting and tax records. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the matter and applicable obligations. When information is disposed of, the Firm uses methods intended to protect confidentiality, such as secure shredding of paper records and secure deletion of electronic data, where appropriate.
10. Website Cookies; Analytics; Do Not Track
The Firm may use cookies and similar technologies to support website operation, security, analytics, and user preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some browsers provide “Do Not Track” signals; because there is no uniform standard, the Firm may not respond to all such signals.
11. Communications; Email and Text Risks
Email, text messages, and social media messaging may involve security risks and may not be fully confidential depending on your device, network, and settings. If you prefer to communicate through specific channels or wish to avoid certain methods of communication, you should notify the Firm and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your preferences.
12. Children’s Privacy
The website is not directed to children under 13, and the Firm does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
13. Policy Changes
The Firm may revise this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
14. Contact Information
Neumann & Associates at Law
Attn: Privacy Officer / Managing Attorney
7322 Southwest Fwy suite 565, Houston, TX 77074
Phone: 281-912-9994
Email: privacy@neumannlawtx.com