Helping Individuals Who Have Been Hurt By Others

Regarding Email and Social Media

Our office typically uses email to communicate with our clients. Please be aware that email communications may be intercepted by third parties if precautions are not taken.

Do not email us from a work email account or from a work device such as a computer, smart phone, or tablet.

  • Employer-provided work computers and electronics, including home devices, may have logging and tracking programs installed.
  • Exercise caution when using these devices to email our office, as employer interception is possible, even with third-party email services like Gmail.
  • Ensure email confidentiality by refraining from including others not in our office in the To, CC, or BCC field, as this could lead to message disclosure to defendants.


If you belong to a social networking site, you should immediately:

  • Ensure all settings are set to PRIVATE to avoid public access to your information.
  • Check your account as strangers would and adjust settings if too much information is visible.
  • Even with high privacy settings, refrain from posting anything related to your case.
  • Avoid engaging with anyone related to your case on social media, including private messages, as privacy laws may not fully apply on these platforms.


If you keep your sites active, we make the following specific recommendations:

  • Be cautious of accepting friend requests from unknown individuals on websites like Facebook.
  • Avoid posting personal photos or videos and disable “tagging” features.
  • Refrain from sharing sensitive information that could be used against you in court.
  • Only communicate about your case with your attorneys via email or instant messages.
  • Avoid discussing your case with anyone via private messages.
  • Do not engage in blogs, chatrooms, or message boards related to your case.


Do not delete any content from your social media accounts, emails, text messages, or call logs
related to your case. Deleting evidence could be detrimental, as the defendant may assume the deleted content was favorable to their case, impacting your claims negatively. Getting a new cell phone can also lead to date possibly being lost so contact our office before you
would get a new device.

DO NOT by any means share any correspondence such as email between our office and yourself to any third party.

Beware of increased electronic surveillance by insurance companies, investigators, and defense attorneys. They may use information from your accounts to discredit you. Innocent comments taken out of context could be used against you. Insurance companies may seek court orders for
access to your electronic devices, including cell phone records and social media content. Limiting social networking is essential to protect your case. Our law firm refrains from friending clients until the case is concluded to maintain a clear boundary in the Attorney-Client relationship. Contact our office if you have questions or concerns