Legal Disclosures

1. Attorney Advertising

This website is maintained by Blackthorn Law Firm P.C. (the “Firm”) for informational and advertising purposes. The Firm provides legal services through attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions. Legal services are offered only where authorized by applicable law and professional regulations.

Information concerning the Firm’s attorneys, practice areas, experience, qualifications, and services is intended to inform prospective clients and does not constitute a guarantee of representation, professional performance, or results.

2. No Legal Advice

The information contained on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, a legal opinion, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney.

Laws, regulations, and legal procedures vary by jurisdiction and may change over time. Information appearing on this website may not reflect the most recent legal developments.

Visitors should not act or refrain from acting based solely upon information obtained through this website. Every legal matter requires consideration of its particular facts, circumstances, and applicable law.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Accessing this website, submitting an inquiry, completing an intake questionnaire, communicating with an automated or artificial intelligence-assisted system, uploading documents, or receiving a response from the Firm does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after the Firm has reviewed the proposed matter, completed any necessary conflict checks, expressly accepted the representation, and executed the required written engagement agreement.

The Firm reserves the right to decline representation in any matter, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.

No visitor should assume that the Firm represents them merely because information has been submitted or an initial consultation has occurred.

4. Confidentiality and Prospective Clients

The Firm recognizes its professional obligations concerning confidential information received from prospective and existing clients.

Nevertheless, visitors should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information, confidential documents, financial account numbers, passwords, or extensive details concerning a legal matter unless requested through an appropriate communication channel.

Information submitted through website forms, electronic communications, and automated intake systems may be processed through authorized third-party technology providers.

Although the Firm takes appropriate steps to protect information in accordance with applicable law and professional obligations, electronic communications cannot be guaranteed completely secure.

Nothing in these disclosures waives or limits any confidentiality duties owed to prospective or existing clients under applicable law.

5. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Intake

The Firm may utilize artificial intelligence, automated technology, and electronic intake systems to assist with initial communications, gather preliminary information, organize inquiries, and improve administrative efficiency.

These systems may provide general information about legal services, potential claims, intake procedures, and the Firm’s fee arrangements.

Artificial intelligence-generated responses may be incomplete, inaccurate, or based upon insufficient information. Such responses do not constitute individualized legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal judgment.

Use of an AI-assisted intake system does not establish an attorney-client relationship, guarantee acceptance of a matter, or obligate the Firm to take any particular action.

All decisions concerning legal representation remain subject to attorney review and the Firm’s professional judgment.

6. Contingency Fee Disclosure

Blackthorn Law Firm P.C. advertises a 19% contingency fee for certain qualifying legal matters accepted by the Firm.

The advertised 19% rate does not apply to every matter and is subject to the terms and conditions of a written contingency fee agreement.

If an accepted matter proceeds to mediation, arbitration, or trial, the contingency fee increases to 29%, as provided in the applicable written agreement.

Eligibility for contingency-fee representation is determined by the Firm based upon the nature of the claim, legal merits, anticipated expenses, potential recovery, jurisdictional considerations, and other relevant circumstances.

The Firm makes no representation that every inquiry or potential claim qualifies for the advertised fee arrangement.

7. Litigation Expenses and Other Costs

Attorney fees and litigation expenses are separate.

Depending upon the matter, litigation expenses may include court filing fees, service-of-process costs, medical records, investigative expenses, expert-witness fees, deposition costs, court reporting, mediation or arbitration fees, and other expenditures reasonably associated with pursuing a claim.

The Firm may advance certain case expenses in accordance with applicable law and the terms of the written engagement agreement.

Case costs and expenses may be reimbursed from any recovery as specified in that agreement.

Whether expenses are reimbursable in the absence of a recovery, and the manner in which fees and expenses are calculated and deducted, are governed by the applicable written agreement and controlling law.

8. Fee Comparisons and Recovery Calculators

Any fee comparisons, settlement illustrations, recovery estimates, financial projections, or interactive calculators appearing on this website are provided for informational purposes only.

Such illustrations may rely upon hypothetical assumptions and may not include all expenses, liens, deductions, taxes, or other amounts affecting a client’s net recovery.

Actual attorney fees, expenses, and client distributions depend upon the applicable engagement agreement and circumstances of the matter.

No illustration or calculator constitutes a guarantee of recovery, an unconditional fee offer, or a prediction of any legal outcome.

9. No Guarantee of Results

Any descriptions of prior cases, settlements, verdicts, judgments, professional accomplishments, or client experiences are provided for informational purposes only.

Prior results do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in future matters.

Every legal matter is unique. Results depend upon the facts, evidence, applicable law, procedural circumstances, parties involved, and other factors beyond the Firm’s control.

The Firm makes no guarantee concerning the outcome, duration, value, or successful resolution of any legal matter.

10. Statutes of Limitations and Legal Deadlines

Legal matters may be subject to strict deadlines, including statutes of limitations, statutes of repose, administrative filing requirements, contractual notice provisions, and appeal deadlines.

Contacting the Firm or submitting information through this website does not suspend, extend, or satisfy any applicable deadline.

Submitting an inquiry does not constitute the filing of a lawsuit, commencement of a legal proceeding, preservation of a legal claim, or delivery of any legally required notice.

Unless the Firm has accepted representation or applicable law otherwise imposes a duty, it undertakes no obligation to monitor or satisfy deadlines associated with an inquiry.

Visitors facing an approaching deadline should promptly obtain legal advice.

11. Jurisdiction and Attorney Licensure

The Firm maintains its principal office in Portland, Oregon, and provides legal services through attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions.

The availability of legal services depends upon attorney licensure, court admission requirements, applicable professional rules, and the circumstances of each matter.

Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to provide legal services in a jurisdiction where such services would be unauthorized.

References to particular practice areas or jurisdictions do not imply that every attorney associated with the Firm is licensed or authorized to practice in every jurisdiction.

12. Professional Qualifications and Specialization

Statements concerning attorney experience, practice areas, and professional qualifications are intended to provide accurate general information.

No attorney is represented as a certified specialist in any area of law unless such certification is expressly identified and accurately supported.

Descriptions of professional experience do not constitute guarantees of superior skill or results.

13. Third-Party Content and External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, legal resources, government agencies, and other external materials.

Such links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsements.

The Firm does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, security, availability, or content of external websites.

14. Written Engagement Agreements

All accepted representations are governed by the applicable written engagement agreement and controlling law.

The written agreement establishes the scope of representation, attorney fees, reimbursement obligations, client responsibilities, and other applicable terms.

Website statements do not amend or supersede an executed engagement agreement.

Nothing in these disclosures limits the Firm’s duties under applicable rules of professional conduct or other controlling law.

15. Changes to Legal Disclosures

The Firm may revise these Legal Disclosures to reflect changes in law, professional obligations, website functionality, or business practices.

Updated disclosures will be posted on this website.