Our privacy policy
This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") explains how Choate Law Firm (collectively, “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from our clients and from visitors to our website (the "Site"), in connection with the legal services we offer (the "Services"). By visiting the Site or using the Services, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information under the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Amendments to this Privacy Policy will be posted to the Site and be effective when posted. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any amendment to the Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of such amendments.
1. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES CHOATE LAW FIRM COLLECT?
The type of personal information we collect depends on the nature of your personal injury case and the Services that Choate Law Firm provides for you. The personal information may include, but is not limited to:
Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
Case-Related Information: Details about your injury, accident reports, medical records, employment
Financial Information: Income information, wage loss documentation, medical expenses, insurance policy details
Medical Information: Healthcare provider information, medical treatment records, disability
information
Legal Information: Information about legal proceedings, settlement negotiations, litigation documents
Device Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers when you visit our Site
2. HOW DOES CHOATE LAW FIRM COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We may collect your personal information:
Directly from you via email, mail, telephone, the Site, in-person meetings, and intake forms
From third parties such as healthcare providers, insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, accident witnesses, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts
Through automated technologies when you visit our Site (see our Cookies section below)
From public records and databases relevant to your case
3. HOW DOES CHOATE LAW FIRM USE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Choate Law Firm uses your personal information for our everyday business purposes of providing legal services, including but not limited to:
Evaluating and investigating your personal injury claim
Communicating with you about your case
Preparing legal documents and pleadings
Negotiating settlements with insurance companies and opposing parties
Representing you in litigation, arbitration, or mediation
Consulting with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals
Processing payments and managing billing
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Improving our Services and Site functionality
Sending you updates about your case and firm news (with your consent)
4. SHARING of information
Choate Law Firm does not sell, disclose, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
To third-party service providers necessary to perform the Services (such as medical experts,
investigators, court reporters, document management services, and IT service providers)
As permitted or required by applicable law, court order, subpoena, or legal process
With your express consent
To protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims
In connection with a sale, merger, or transfer of our firm (with continued confidentiality protections)
We require all third-party service providers to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
In the event that your case is closed or you are no longer a client, Choate Law Firm will continue to follow this Privacy Policy with respect to your personal information.
5. YOUR RIGHT TO LIMIT SHARING
You have the right to:
Request information about what personal information we have collected about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and ethical obligations to retain certain records)
Opt out of marketing communications (though we may still contact you regarding your case)
Please note that as a law firm, we may be required by professional conduct rules, court rules, and statutes of limitations to retain certain client files and information for specified periods even after your case concludes.
Please direct any questions regarding your rights to: lawyers@choatelawfirm.com
6. COOKIES
Our Site uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use two types of cookies:
SESSION COOKIES: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These ensure you are recognized as you navigate our Site and that any information you enter is remembered.
PERSISTENT COOKIES: These remain on your device and are used to enhance security, personalize your experience, monitor Site performance, and provide usage analytics. These cookies do not contain personal information such as your email address or name.
Although your browser may permit you to reject cookies, cookies enhance your experience on our Site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, including:
Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS technology)
Password protected systems with multi factor authentication where applicable
Restricted access to personal information limited to employees who need it to provide Services
Regular security assessments and updates to our technology
Secure file storage and document management systems
Staff training on confidentiality and data security
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Although our Site or links we share may link to external sites (such as medical providers, government agencies, or legal resources), we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. MINORS
We only collect, use, or retain personal information from or about individuals under the age of 18 with prior written parental or guardian consent, except as necessary to provide legal representation. If a parent or guardian believes that Choate Law Firm has personal information of a minor for which consent was not provided, please contact us immediately at lawyers@choatelawfirm.com, and we will promptly address the matter.
When representing minors in personal injury cases, we comply with all applicable laws regarding the protection of minors' information and court approval requirements.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide legal services to you
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Respond to claims or complaints
Defend against legal actions
Meet professional responsibility obligations
Retention periods vary based on the type of information and legal requirements. Personal injury case files are typically retained for a minimum of [6-10] years after case closure, or longer as required by applicable law and professional conduct rules.
When it is no longer necessary to retain your personal information, we will securely delete or destroy it in accordance with our document retention policy.
COntact us
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy or would like to exercise any of your rights as
described in this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
EMAIL: lawyers@choatelawfirm.com
PHONE: (907) 586-4490
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Last Updated: 10th November 2025
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