VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 26, 2026
Last Updated: April 26, 2026
1. OVERVIEW
Van Ness Law Firm, PLC, ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is a Florida law firm providing legal services in the areas of real estate transactions, commercial and residential foreclosures, collections and litigation. We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with applicable U.S. federal law, Florida law, and the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Depending on the nature of a matter, we may collect contact information, property and loan information, financial records, communication records, identification information when legally required, and information obtained from public records, courts, lenders, servicers, and title companies.
3. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use personal information to provide legal representation, conduct real estate transactions, prosecute or defend foreclosure actions, engage in lawful collection activities, comply with court processes, maintain records required by law, and protect our legal rights.
4. FORECLOSURE AND COLLECTIONS NOTICE (FDCPA COMPLIANCE)
If we represent a creditor, lender, homeowners’ association, or other party in a foreclosure or consumer debt collection matter, information we receive may be used for the purpose of collecting a debt or enforcing a security interest.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY LIMITS OR WAIVES ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE OR APPLICABLE LEGAL EXEMPTIONS.
Our communications may be governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.) and applicable Florida law. We do not engage in unlawful, deceptive, or abusive debt collection practices.
5. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Personal information may be disclosed to courts, clients, lenders, servicers, title companies, government agencies, service providers, and other parties as required to perform legal services or comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE
Information provided in connection with legal representation is protected by attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product doctrine, and Florida Bar confidentiality rules, where applicable.
7. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
We retain information as required for legal, ethical, and regulatory purposes and employ reasonable safeguards to protect data.
8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information as permitted by law. Requests may be denied where retention is required by law or professional duty.
9. CONTACT INFORMATION
Van Ness Law Firm, PLC
Attn: Compliance
1239 East Newport Center Drive #110
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Info@vanlawfl.com
(954)571-2031
