Privacy Policy

Hawkins & Associates, LLC ("Hawkins & Associates," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you.

This policy applies to visitors of scotthawkinslaw.com (the "Site") and to individuals who contact our office by phone, email, text message, or through our website's contact form.

Information We Collect

When you contact us — by phone, email, text message, or through our website's contact form — we may collect:

• Your name and contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address)
• Information you provide about your legal matter
• Your mobile phone number, if you opt in to receive text messages from our firm
• Basic technical information about your visit to our website (such as browser type and pages viewed), collected automatically through standard website analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiry and evaluate whether we can assist with your legal matter
• Communicate with current and prospective clients about their case, scheduling, and firm updates
• Send text message (SMS) communications to individuals who have opted in, as described below
• Maintain accurate business and client records
• Improve our website and the services we offer

Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our practice (such as our case management, phone, or messaging platforms), who are contractually required to protect your information
• Courts, opposing counsel, or other parties as necessary to represent your legal interests, and only with your authorization or as required by the applicable rules of professional conduct
• Government authorities or other third parties when required by law, court order, or legal process

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use standard cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us, or by contacting our office directly using the information below. You may also ask us what personal information we hold about you or request that we correct or delete it, subject to our professional and legal recordkeeping obligations.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults seeking legal representation and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at Hawkins & Associates, LLC, 3639 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 410, Lafayette, LA 70503 · (337) 210-8818 · office@scotthawkinslaw.com.