Velawcity is a consolidated group of participatory attorneys throughout the United States that specialize in advocating for those suffering from pharmaceutical drugs or medical device side effects. As a participatory collective of lawyers, please be advised that this may be considered an attorney advertisement for those suffering from side effects in some states. The choice of a lawyer and or advocate is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

A list of participating attorneys will be mailed free of charge to members of the public, upon request. Requests should be made to May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C. 1850 N. CENTRAL AVE., Suite 1600 PHOENIX, AZ 85004-0608.

1. TRADEMARKS

Trademarks are those of their respective owners. The third-party trademarks used within this website are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

2. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES

This web site and the information contained herein are for informational purposes only and are not and should not be viewed as legal advice. The purpose of this web site is to provide general information to members of the public who are seeking a licensed lawyer. We do not recommend or endorse any opinions on this site. Neither Velawcity assumes any liability for the advice offered by any lawyer, or the advice or contents of any material provided on the site or as a result of a lawyer who you might retain as a result of providing your name and contact information. Since this matter may require advice regarding your home state, you agree that local counsel may be contacted for referral of this matter.

3. NO LAWYER CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

The use of this web site, and the submission of your name and/or any other identifying information including your email address, telephone number, and mailing/residence address, does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and the lawyer. The lawyer who responds will have no obligation to take any action to protect your interests unless he or she agrees to do so in writing.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Communication of your identifying information, including but not limited to your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing/residence address to any lawyer through this web site will be kept confidential.

5. NO GUARANTEES

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. Any statement, testimonial, or endorsement contained herein does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the ultimate result or outcome of your legal matter. Velawcity does not guarantee a response to inquires, although in most cases, you should be contacted by a lawyer within 3-5 business days.

6. LINKS

Any link from this web site to the web site of a private, governmental, educational, or other non-profit entity’s web page does not state or imply the existence of a relationship between Velawcity and that entity.

7. SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL

Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon any information contained on this web site or any other web site without first seeking the assistance of legal counsel who will apply the applicable law to your special circumstances.

8. STATE SPECIFIC DISCLAIMER:

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. (Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997))

ALASKA

RULE 7.4. COMMUNICATION OF FIELDS OF PRACTICE AND CERTIFICATION.

A lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer does or does not practice in particular fields of law. A lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is a “specialist,” “certified,” or words of similar import except as follows:
(a) a lawyer admitted to engage in patent practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office may use the designation “Patent lawyer” or a substantially similar designation; and
(b) a lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer has been certified as a specialist in a field of law by a named organization or authority, but only if that certification is granted by an organization or authority whose specialty certification program is accredited by the American Bar Association.
(SCO 1123 effective July 15, 1993; amended by SCO 1370 effective April 15, 2000)

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. (Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4-7.2(d) (1997))

HAWAII

A lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer is certified as a specialist in a field of law by a named organization, provide that the communication (i) is not false or misleading within the meaning of Rule 7.1, (ii) clearly states the name of the certifying organization, and (iii) is accompanied by a statement that “The Supreme Court of Hawaii grants Hawaii certification only to lawyers in good standing who have successfully completed a specialty program accredited by the American Bar Association.” (Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct , Rule 7.4(c)Amended effective July 1, 1999.)

ILLINOIS

The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois. (Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2) (1997))

MASSACHUSETTS

If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as “certified” in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (See Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-105(B) (1997))

MISSOURI

Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. (Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1997))

NEVADA

Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability. (Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997))

NEW JERSEY

Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. (See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997))

NEW MEXICO

Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law. (See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997))

TEXAS

Unless otherwise indicated, Texas lawyers are Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles.
See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3) (1999).

WASHINGTON

The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington lawyer to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington. (See Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility Rule 7.4(b) (1997))