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Under Rule 1-400 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, this web site is a “communication” that is made by lawyers at The Law Office of Francine Denise Ward who are members of the State Bar of California and addresses the availability of professional employment. In other states, this web site may be deemed an advertisement.
In the event you believe this web site does not comply with the rules of the state where you reside, you should disregard its contents and, if you wish, seek information about the services provided by The Law Office of Francine Denise Ward from other resources or directly from the firm, its partners, associates or consultants.
Some The Law Office of Francine Denise Ward lawyers may be certified as specialists by states or bona fide organizations granting independent certification. To the extent the status as a certified specialist is designated on this site, you are advised that in accordance with Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(c)(2) the Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize the certification of specialization and such certification is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
In accordance with Rule 2-101(e)(3) of the New York Code of Professional Responsibility, you are advised that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
In accordance with Rule 7.2(g) of the Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct, you are advised that the Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability and not rely upon advertising and self-proclaimed expertise.
In accordance with Rule 7.2(f) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct, you are advised that the choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based on advertisements alone.
In accordance with Rule 7.2(e) of the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct, you are advised that no representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
Francine D. Ward is responsible for the contents of this web site. The principal office of The Law Office of Francine Denise Ward is located at 775 E. Blithedale, Suite 325, Mill Valley, CA 94941. (415) 389-0975.
