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This Web site is not soliciting clients and does not propose any type of transaction. You should not act or rely on any information at this Web site without seeking the advice of an attorney. The determination of whether you need legal services and your choice of a lawyer are very important matters that should not solely be based on web sites or advertisements. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon the written information contained in this site or other information about the qualifications and experience of the firm and its attorneys. Readers of any information in this web site should not act upon the information without first consulting with a lawyer who is experienced in evaluating and handling maritime accidents and/or personal injury claims. In some jurisdictions, this World Wide Web site may be considered to be advertising. Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP has tried to comply with all legal and ethical requirements in compiling this Web site. We do not want to represent clients based on their review of any portion of this Web site that does not comply with legal or ethical requirements. All states and jurisdictions have statutes that make it unlawful for any person to hold themselves out as an attorney unless admitted and licensed to practice as an attorney. Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP has members in the Texas, Louisiana, and D.C. bars.They also litigate in other state and federal courts throughout the United States pursuant to local rules of practice authorizing non-resident lawyers to participate in local cases. We make every effort to comply with the legal and/or ethical requirements of each state and jurisdiction when we are asked to participate as trial counsel in a case in that locality. To the extent that the professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require them to designate a principal office or an attorney responsible for this Web site. Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP designates R.Todd Elias and his office in Houston, Texas. Some cases may be referred; Other cases, we may associate with other attorneys.

Generally for All States: 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.

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. These notices are required by rule of the Supreme Court of various states. For additional notices, please read below:

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

Alaska: The Alaska Bar Association does not certify that an attorney possesses specialized training or skill in a particular field of law.

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

Delaware: Listing of areas of practice does not represent official certification as a specialist in those areas.

Hawaii: The State of Hawaii does not review or approve certifying organizations.

Illinois: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law. The certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

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. “Notice to the Public: 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. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.”

Minnesota: An attorney who is certified as a specialist under the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) may communicate the fact that the attorney is certified by the particular certifying agency as a specialist in the area of law involved.

Mississippi: Listing of area(s) of practice does not indicate any certification of expertise therein.

Missouri: Except references to patent and admiralty practice, “Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

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.

North Carolina: Representations of specialty do not indicate state certification of expertise.

Rhode Island: Rhode Island does not have a procedure for certification or recognition of specialization by lawyers.

South Dakota: Certification by the NBTA is approved in South Dakota by virtue of ABA accreditation. “Notice: For the general information of the public. Attorneys listing areas of practice…have not been certified by the State Supreme Court of South Dakota, or the state bar of South Dakota, as having any more experience or being any more competent in these areas than any other attorney. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any attorney being considered.

Tennessee: Tennessee does not certify specialists in the law, and we do not claim certification in any listed area.

Texas: Steve Gordon is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Texas has a Rule to recognize private certifiers such as NBTA.

Washington: The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington.

The law offices of Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP do not offer any guarantee of case results. The cases mentioned in this site that are marked with an * are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by the firm involving various areas of personal injury law. These illustrations, though based upon cases handled by this office, are representative only and should not be viewed as an assurance of a particular result in your case. Each case must stand on its own facts and circumstances.

The lawyers at Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP are licensed in the following jurisdictions:
Steve Gordon: Texas, Louisiana & D.C.
R. Todd Elias: Texas, Arkansas

Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP’s clients live in many states throughout the country. We can represent clients in other jurisdictions in association with local legal counsel in those jurisdictions.