ChapmanAlbin LLC (‘the Firm,’ ‘we,’ ‘our,’ or ‘us’) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, employees, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our legal services, specifically in the area of plaintiff-side investment loss recovery and securities litigation.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. From Clients and Prospective Clients
– Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number.
– Financial Information: Investment account statements, transaction histories, account numbers, and details relevant to investment loss claims.
– Identification Information: Government-issued IDs, Social Security Numbers (when legally required).
– Case-Related Information: Details regarding brokers, financial advisors, investment products, losses, and related disputes.
B. From Website Visitors
– Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data through cookies or analytics tools.
– Submitted Information: Contact form submissions, newsletter sign-ups, or inquiries.
C. From Employees and Applicants
– HR-related personal and financial details as permitted or required by law.
We use personal information to:
– Evaluate and process potential cases.
– Provide legal advice and representation in investment loss recovery matters.
– Communicate with clients, courts, regulators, and opposing parties.
– Manage billing, accounting, and client relationship management systems (such as Filevine).
– Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical obligations.
– Improve our website, marketing efforts, and firm operations.
We do not sell or trade personal information. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:
– With Service Providers: Such as expert witnesses, investigators, technology providers, or vendors assisting with litigation support.
– With Opposing Parties or Courts: When necessary to pursue or defend legal claims.
– With Regulators: If required by securities regulators, arbitration forums (such as FINRA), or government agencies.
– With Consent: When you authorize us to share your information.
– As Required by Law: To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal obligations.
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure case management software, encryption of sensitive files, and restricted access to confidential client information.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, and in accordance with our Records Retention Policy.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
– Access, correct, or update your information.
– Request deletion of certain personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
– Restrict or object to processing.
– Request copies of your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected] or (216) 241-8172.
Our services are directed to adults pursuing legal claims. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. You can adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated ‘Effective Date.’
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
ChapmanAlbin LLC
Attn: Office Manager
631 W. St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 241-8172
[email protected]
Step 1.
Talk to an Experienced Attorney Today
Call and speak to one of our attorneys* for a no-cost consultation to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help you determine the next steps. This call usually takes about 15 minutes, but we are happy to talk to you as long as you would like!
Step 2.
Quick Review of Your Paperwork
If we think you might have a case, we will need to review a few basic documents. If we determine you have a case, then you will have the option to hire us as your attorneys to pursue it.
Step 3.
Signed Attorney/Client Agreement
If you decide to hire us to pursue your case, we will have you sign an attorney-client agreement so we can begin the process of trying to recover your losses.*
*In the vast majority of cases, our agreement is contingent – meaning you won’t owe us any money unless we recover money for you.
