TERMS & CONDITIONS

SMS Text Messaging Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: November 3, 2026

 

By providing your mobile telephone number and consenting to receive text messages from Miguel A. Elias Law Firm, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

 

1. Description of Text Messaging Services

Miguel A. Elias, APLC may send text messages to clients and individuals who have provided consent to receive communications from our firm. These messages may include:

• Appointment confirmations, reminders, and scheduling updates.

• Updates regarding your legal matter or case status.

• Requests for documents, information, or follow-up communications.

• Responses to questions or inquiries.

• Administrative notices and other client service communications.

 

2. Consent to Receive Text Messages

By opting in to receive text messages, you authorize Miguel A. Elias, APLC to send SMS and, where supported, MMS messages to the mobile telephone number you provide.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of hiring or retaining our law firm or receiving legal services.

 

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency will vary depending on your legal matter, communication needs, and interactions with our office.

 

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and wireless plan. You are responsible for any charges imposed by your wireless provider.

 

5. Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying: STOP

After sending STOP, you will receive a confirmation message, and you will no longer receive text messages from our firm through that messaging program, except for permitted administrative or legally required communications.

You may contact our office directly if you wish to resume text communications.

 

6. Getting Help

For assistance with our text messaging program, reply:

HELP

You may also contact our office at:

Phone: (504) 469-3300
Email: paula@meliaslaw.com
Website: migueleliaslaw.com

 

7. Privacy and Confidentiality

Miguel A. Elias, APLC respects the privacy and confidentiality of its clients. However, standard SMS text messaging is not guaranteed to be secure or encrypted. Text messages may be accessible to wireless carriers, mobile device providers, or other parties with access to your device.

Please do not send highly sensitive, confidential, financial, medical, or privileged information through ordinary text messages unless specifically instructed by your attorney to do so through an appropriate communication method.

Our communications are subject to applicable attorney-client privilege, professional confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. Sending or receiving a text message does not automatically establish an attorney-client relationship.

 

8. No Legal Advice Through Automated Messages

Automated text messages are intended for administrative and communication purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Legal advice concerning your specific matter should be obtained directly from your attorney.

 

9. Wireless Carrier Disclaimer

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed, undelivered, or misdirected messages. Message delivery may depend on your wireless carrier, network availability, and mobile device capabilities.

 

10. Changes to These Terms

Miguel A. Elias Law Firm reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated terms will be made available through our website or other appropriate communication channels.

 

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Miguel A. Elias, APLC

4224 Williams Boulevard Kenner, Louisiana 70065
(504) 469-3300
paula@meliaslaw.com
migueleliaslaw.com