This Web Site contains “Attorney Advertising.”  See below.
Lawyers are generally prohibited from advertising that they are better practitioners than another lawyer or that they will get better results than another lawyer.  See below.
No attorney is permitted to promise or guarantee any specific result or outcome for representation of a client, and the Sponsor of this Web Site makes no such promise or guarantee.  Results obtained in the past do not necessarily mean that a similar result will be obtained for any current or future representation.  See below.
Visitors to this Web Site are admonished to the following notices, disclaimers, and practices.

1. The selection of an attorney is a very important decision. 
2. The selection of an attorney should be made with serious consideration and care. 
1. It should not be made in haste.
2. It should not be made solely on the basis of advertising.
3. It should not be made solely on the basis of the attorney’s claims or self promotion.
3. Before an attorney is retained, anyone hiring an attorney should:
1. Ask for information about the attorney’s practice.
2. Independently evaluate and investigate the attorney being considered.
3. Ask for and receive a written agreement that describes the nature and purpose of the representation, as well as the fees that will be charged.
4. Attorneys should have information regarding their practice readily available to prospective clients.  Upon request, attorneys should gladly provide a prospective client with:
1. A form describing the lawyer’s full name and business address, date and jurisdiction for initial admission to practice, date and jurisdiction of each subsequent admission to practice, and the name of law school attended and year of graduation.
2. A written description of the attorney’s background, education, experience, training, and expertise (1) in general and (2) for matters similar to the one being considered.
3. A written statement of the purpose and scope of the engagement being considered.
4. An explanation of fees that will be charged.
5. Some state bar associations do not recognize attorney specializations.  In such states the fact that an attorney has been certified by one or more groups or associations as having any special qualities or expertise means only that a third party has said it.  In those states claims of expertise are not reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the state bar, state supreme court, or any other state or federal authority.
6. 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 fields of practice do not mean that a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
7. A description or indication of limitation of a lawyer’s practice does not necessarily mean that a third party authority has tested or certified the lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice, and it does not mean that the lawyer is necessarily more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
8. The filing of a claim or suit solely to coerce a settlement or to harass another could be illegal and could render the person so filing liable for malicious prosecution or abuse of process.

The Sponsor of this Web Site is a Law Firm, Mathews Fitzgerald & Associates, PC; nevertheless, use of this Web Site does not create an attorney client relationship.  The Web Site and its contents are not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice.  Communication with Sponsor attorneys and staff does not, standing alone, create an attorney client relationship.  The attorney client relationship between any Visitor and Sponsor may only be created upon execution of a written agreement for legal representation.

This is a commercial Web Site published in Dallas, Texas by and on behalf of its Sponsor.  All or portions of this Web Site may constitute “Attorney Advertising” as that term is defined in certain jurisdictions.  As such, it is subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the state bar associations in those jurisdictions.  With respect to publication and use of this Web Site, Sponsor believes it has successfully avoided violation of the substance of the multitude of rules and regulations of the various bar associations, and the authorities interpreting those rules and regulations; however, the law is constantly changing, and it is possible that the Web Site is now or at some time in the future will not be in compliance in one or more jurisdictions where this Web Site is viewable.  In the event that some or all of the Web Site falls out of compliance, that portion failing to comply shall be deemed and held null and void, removed, and replaced with compliant format and contents so long as it is, in fact, promptly brought into compliance after Sponsor receives notice of non-compliance.  
Any and all notice, complaints, inquiries and concerns related to issues of Attorney Advertising should be delivered to info@mfapc.com or to the principal office:  5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75208. 

With regard to the bar requirements of the jurisdictions listed below (from which this Web Site is viewable), please be advised of the following:
Alabama - 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.
Alaska - The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying organizations.
Delaware - The listing of areas of practice does not represent official certification as a specialist in those areas.
Florida - The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide to hire any attorney, ask that lawyer to send you free written information about that lawyer’s qualifications and experience.
Illinois - The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that 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. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
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.
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.
The filing of a claim or suit solely to coerce a settlement or to harass another could be illegal and could render the person so filing liable for malicious prosecution or abuse of process.
Kansas - Any attorney listings or other information pertaining to a particular attorney or law firm on this Site constitutes a paid attorney advertisement.
Kentucky - COURT COSTS AND CASE EXPENSES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENT.
Massachusetts - If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as "certified" in a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mississippi - Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi attorney.  There is no procedure in Mississippi for approving certifying or designating organizations and authorities.
Missouri - The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.  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.
New Jersey - ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT.  Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association.
All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement.
New Mexico - ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT.  Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law.
Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
Tennessee - Certifications of Specialization are available to Tennessee lawyers in all areas of practice relating to or included in the areas of Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Family Law. Listing of related or included practice areas herein does not constitute or imply a representation of certification of specialization.
Washington - The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington.
Wyoming - 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 advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.