Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: June 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Steven Stewart LLC (also doing business as Stewart Asset Protection Law and Stewart IP Law) (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and prospective clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you contact us, engage our legal services, visit our website, or communicate with us via phone, email, or SMS text message.

By engaging with the Firm or providing your personal information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone/mobile number
  • Matter Information: Details related to your legal matter, including case facts, documents, and correspondence
  • Financial Information: Billing details, retainer payments, and invoicing records
  • Communications: Emails, SMS messages, voicemails, and other correspondence you send to or receive from the Firm
  • Consent Records: Records of your opt-in consent to receive SMS communications
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited when you access our website (collected via standard server logs)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and managing legal services in connection with your matter
  • Communicating with you about your case via phone, email, or SMS
  • Sending appointment reminders, scheduling confirmations, and deadline notifications
  • Processing retainer payments and billing
  • Complying with legal and professional obligations, including Georgia Bar Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Maintaining records as required by law or professional regulations
  • Improving our intake and client communication processes
No Marketing Use: We do not use your personal information for promotional or bulk marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

4. SMS Communications & Your Mobile Number

If you have opted in to receive SMS text messages from the Firm, your mobile phone number is used solely to send communications directly related to your legal matter. Your mobile number is:

  • Never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes
  • Never added to purchased or third-party contact lists
  • Used only while you maintain active consent

You may withdraw your SMS consent at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us directly. For full SMS terms, please review our SMS Terms & Conditions.

5. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality

All communications between you and the Firm that fall within the scope of an attorney-client relationship are protected by attorney-client privilege and the Firm’s duty of confidentiality under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. We treat all client information with the highest degree of care and discretion.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with practice management, document storage, billing, or communications (e.g., Clio, NetDocuments) — subject to confidentiality obligations
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process
  • With Your Consent: When you have expressly authorized disclosure
  • Professional Obligations: As required by applicable rules of professional conduct

7. Data Retention

We retain client files and personal information for the period required by applicable law and professional rules, and as necessary to provide legal services. After the applicable retention period, records are securely destroyed.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. Note that certain information may be subject to retention requirements under professional rules of conduct.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued engagement with the Firm following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

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