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DeCourcy Law PLLC ("DeCourcy Law," "we" or "us") intend to comply with all legal and ethical requirements in compiling this website. We do not wish to represent anyone viewing this website in a state where this site fails to comply with all laws and ethical rules of the viewer's state.  This website is not intended to be and should not be relied upon for legal purposes and/or legal advice.  Viewing this website and/or sending us information through this site, or by any other means, does not create an attorney-client relationship; an attorney-client relationship can only be formed upon the issuance of a written representation agreement by DeCourcy Law PLLC.  Any communications with us through this website may not be secure and/or private, and may not be considered privileged or confidential.  Any links or referrals to other publicly available websites are provided as a convenience; DeCourcy Law makes no claims, promises, guarantees or representations about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of any third-party information.

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Choosing a lawyer is an extremely important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.

All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more competent than any other lawyer. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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To the extent that the professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office or an attorney responsible for this website, DeCourcy Law designates its office in St. Paul, Minnesota (USA) and its chief manager, Michael T. DeCourcy, Jr.

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Alabama: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Colorado: Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field.

Florida: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

Iowa: The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.

All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.

Kentucky and Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

Mississippi: The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements.

Missouri: Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

Nevada: The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert.

New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT.

Tennessee: None of the attorneys in this firm are certified or hold any "specialists" designations of any kind by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization.

Texas: Unless otherwise stated, DeCourcy Law PLLC attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Wyoming: The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.

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