Please read the following notices carefully. They govern your use of this website and set forth important information about the nature of the attorney-client relationship, your privacy, and our obligations under D.C. Bar rules.
No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this website, by sending an email to Barsano Law, or by submitting a contact or inquiry form on this site. An attorney-client relationship is established only upon execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both the client and Barsano Law.
Until an engagement agreement has been signed, Barsano Law does not represent you, and nothing you communicate to us is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website.
The content on this website — including practice area descriptions, blog posts, news alerts, and other materials — is intended to provide general legal information and is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. The information provided may not reflect the most current legal developments.
You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this website without first seeking qualified legal counsel familiar with the specific facts of your matter.
Prior results described on this website do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. Each legal matter is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances. Any result described on this website was dependent on the specific facts of that matter.
Josette M. Barsano is licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C. This website is not intended to solicit clients in jurisdictions where Barsano Law is not authorized to practice or where this communication would constitute attorney advertising in violation of applicable professional rules.
This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Barsano Law does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Use of any linked website is at your own risk.
If you have questions about these notices, you may contact us at info@barsanolaw.com or by calling (202) 751-2356.
Barsano Law is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
We may collect the following categories of information when you visit this website or contact us:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
As a law firm, Barsano Law is subject to professional rules of confidentiality under the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. Information you share with us in the context of seeking legal representation will be treated with the confidentiality obligations applicable to attorneys under D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6.
However, please note that submitting information through this website prior to the formation of an attorney-client relationship does not automatically trigger attorney-client privilege. We encourage you to avoid sharing highly sensitive information until a formal engagement agreement has been signed.
This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect technical information about your visit. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly as a result.
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand aggregate patterns of website use. These tools collect anonymous data and do not identify individual visitors.
We use Microsoft Bookings to facilitate appointment scheduling. When you access our online scheduler, you are subject to Microsoft's privacy policy in addition to ours. We encourage you to review Microsoft's privacy practices before submitting scheduling information.
If you provide your mobile phone number, we may collect it to send you SMS/text messages through two separate channels: (i) person-to-person messages from your attorney or authorized staff regarding your active legal matter, individually composed and sent manually from the Barsano Law firm phone number; and (ii) automated appointment notifications (such as confirmations, reminders, and rescheduling notices) for appointments you book through our online scheduling system, which is powered by Microsoft Bookings. We use this information solely to communicate with you in connection with your legal inquiry or matter and your scheduled appointments. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. For full details, see our SMS Communications Terms of Use.
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through this website from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes that may arise.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us at info@barsanolaw.com. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@barsanolaw.com.
This agreement is between you and Barsano Law, 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. All references to "Barsano Law," "we," "our," or "us" refer to Barsano Law.
"Opting In," "Opt In," and "Opt-In" refer to requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, responding to, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages from Barsano Law.
"Text Message Service" includes any arrangement or situation in which we send one or more messages addressed to your mobile phone number, including text messages (such as SMS or successor protocols or technologies).
By consenting to receive text messages from us — including by providing your phone number on our website contact form, our online scheduling system (powered by Microsoft Bookings), our intake materials, your signed engagement agreement, or in conversation with our staff — you agree to these Text Messaging Terms and Conditions, as well as our Disclaimer & Legal Notices and Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference.
Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving legal services from Barsano Law.
By agreeing to receive text messages, you also consent to the use of an electronic record to document your agreement. You may withdraw your consent to the use of the electronic record by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.
We respect your privacy. We only use information you provide through this service to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing information with platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of mobile messages.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent — this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Nonetheless, we reserve the right to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation, or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect our rights or property.
This SMS Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Text Message Service and is not intended to modify our general Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference above, which governs the relationship between you and us in other contexts.
Barsano Law does not charge you for the messages you send and receive via this text message service. However, message and data rates may apply. Depending on your plan with your wireless or other applicable provider, you may be charged by your carrier or other applicable provider. Please contact your carrier for details.
Barsano Law sends SMS messages through two separate channels:
Person-to-Person Messaging. Our attorneys and authorized staff may use SMS to communicate one-to-one with existing clients about active legal matters. These messages are individually composed and sent manually by a person from the Barsano Law firm phone number. Typical communications include coordinating meeting times, answering questions about your case, confirming a scheduled appointment, and following up on document signing or intake items. These messages are not automated, not bulk, not marketing, and not generated by an API or third-party platform.
Automated Appointment Notifications. If you book an appointment through our online scheduling system, which is powered by Microsoft Bookings, and provide your mobile phone number, you may receive automated SMS appointment notifications such as confirmations, reminders, and rescheduling notices. These messages are sent through Microsoft's messaging infrastructure, not from the Barsano Law firm phone number used for person-to-person messaging described above. Your use of the Microsoft Bookings scheduling system is also subject to Microsoft's privacy practices.
The number of messages you receive will vary depending on how you use our services, whether you have scheduled appointments, and whether you take steps to generate additional messages from us (such as by sending a HELP request or initiating a conversation).
If you no longer wish to receive text messages from Barsano Law, you may reply to any text message with STOP, QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE. For person-to-person messaging, opt-out requests are specific to each conversation between you and a Barsano Law staff member and their associated phone number. For automated appointment notifications sent through Microsoft Bookings, replying STOP will unsubscribe you from those notifications. After unsubscribing, we may send you a confirmation of your opt-out via text message.
For support related to our text messaging service, reply HELP to any text message, email us at info@barsanolaw.com, or call (202) 751-2356.
Text messages sent and received through this service do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information via text message. An attorney-client relationship is only established upon execution of a written engagement agreement.
Barsano Law is a law firm licensed to practice in Washington, D.C. This website and its contents are governed by the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 7.1 (Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services), Rule 7.2 (Advertising), and Rule 7.3 (Direct Contact with Prospective Clients).
All statements made on this website regarding our services, experience, and qualifications are truthful and not misleading. We do not make claims that cannot be substantiated or that create unjustified expectations about the results we may achieve.
Case results, client testimonials, and descriptions of past matters contained on this website are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any future matter. Each legal matter is unique and depends on its own specific facts, circumstances, and applicable law.
The inclusion of client testimonials on this website has been done in compliance with D.C. Bar Rule 7.1. Testimonials represent the individual experiences of those clients and may not reflect the experience of all clients.
Josette M. Barsano is admitted to practice law exclusively in Washington, D.C. This website is intended for informational use by residents and potential clients located in Washington, D.C. It is not intended to solicit clients in other jurisdictions where Barsano Law is not licensed to practice law.
Nothing on this website should be construed as an offer to represent individuals in jurisdictions outside of Washington, D.C. without appropriate association with locally licensed counsel.
Barsano Law focuses its practice on family law and estate planning matters. The use of terms such as "focus," "concentration," or "practice area" on this website is intended to describe the areas in which the firm regularly handles matters and does not constitute a claim of certification as a specialist or expert, except where such certification has been expressly noted and granted by an organization approved to grant such recognition under applicable bar rules.
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