Attorney Advertising Disclosure

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This website is operated by Weltin Law, P.C. (“Weltin Law,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California.

This website and certain related digital materials may constitute attorney advertising under applicable California law and professional rules.

It also applies, where relevant, to:

• website pages;
• blog articles;
• landing pages;
• videos;
• images;
• digital advertisements;
• social media posts;
• translations;
• testimonials;
• professional recognitions; and
• other online materials published by or on behalf of Weltin Law.

California Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2 permits lawyers to advertise through written, recorded, or electronic communications, subject to the restrictions contained in Rules 7.1 and 7.3. Rule 7.1 prohibits false or misleading communications concerning a lawyer or the lawyer’s services.

1. General Informational and Advertising Purpose

The purpose of this website is to provide general information about:

• Weltin Law, P.C.;
• its attorneys;
• its practice areas;
• legal services the firm may provide;
• California workers’ compensation;
• workplace injuries;
• maritime and federal injury claims;
• work-related vehicle accidents;
• construction accidents;
• wrongful death matters; and
• other legal topics.

The website may also encourage visitors to contact the firm for a free case review.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as individualized legal advice.

Legal rights and obligations depend on the specific facts, evidence, jurisdiction, deadlines, medical documentation, insurance coverage, and other circumstances involved in each matter.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, reading its content, submitting a form, requesting a case review, sending an email, calling the firm, following a social media account, or receiving a response does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after:

• Weltin Law reviews the matter;
• any necessary conflict-of-interest review is completed;
• the firm expressly agrees to provide representation; and
• any required written engagement agreement is completed.

Weltin Law is not obligated to accept any matter submitted through the website.

3. No Guarantee of Results

Weltin Law does not guarantee, promise, or predict the outcome of any legal matter.

Every matter depends on its own:

• facts;
• evidence;
• applicable law;
• medical findings;
• witness testimony;
• available insurance;
• procedural history;
• jurisdiction; and
• other circumstances.

No statement on this website should be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of compensation;
• a promise of recovery;
• a guarantee of benefits;
• a promise of settlement;
• a guarantee of representation; or
• a prediction of a particular outcome.

California Rule 7.1 treats a communication as misleading when it contains a material misrepresentation or omits information necessary to prevent the communication, considered as a whole, from being materially misleading.

4. No Published Case Results or Recovery Amounts

Based on the firm’s current website practices, Weltin Law does not publish:

• settlement amounts;
• verdict amounts;
• recovery figures;
• compensation totals; or
• detailed case-result summaries.

If this practice changes, any case-result content should be reviewed before publication for:

• accuracy;
• client authorization;
• confidentiality;
• proper context;
• professional responsibility; and
• compliance with applicable advertising rules.

Any future reference to a prior result would not guarantee or predict a similar result in another matter.

5. Client Testimonials

The website may publish client testimonials.

Testimonials reflect individual experiences and should not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of results;
• a promise of compensation;
• proof that another person will receive the same outcome;
• a prediction concerning another matter; or
• a substitute for an independent evaluation of a legal claim.

A testimonial may be edited for:

• clarity;
• length;
• grammar;
• translation;
• privacy; or
• presentation,

provided that its substance is not changed in a false or misleading manner.

The Federal Trade Commission prohibits fake or false testimonials, including testimonials that falsely appear to come from someone who does not exist or who did not have the represented experience. This includes certain AI-generated fake testimonials.

6. Actor Portrayals of Real Client Experiences

Weltin Law may use an actor to portray a real client’s experience.

When an actor appears instead of the actual client, the following disclosure may be used:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

Where details have been changed to protect privacy, the following notice may also appear:

Based on a real client experience. Certain details may have been changed to protect privacy.

An actor portraying a real client’s experience should not be understood to be:

• the actual client;
• a witness;
• an attorney;
• an employee of Weltin Law; or
• a participant in the underlying legal matter.

The underlying experience should remain truthful and should not be altered in a way that creates a false or misleading impression.

7. Professional Awards and Recognitions

The website may display professional awards, recognitions, ratings, memberships, honors, or distinctions received by Weltin Law or its attorneys.

These references should not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of quality;
• a promise of a particular result;
• proof that the firm is superior to every other law firm;
• an endorsement by a court or government agency;
• a prediction concerning another person’s matter; or
• evidence that every client will have a similar experience.

Standards used by third-party organizations may vary and may change over time.

Where appropriate, the website should identify the organization granting the recognition and avoid overstating its meaning.

8. Actors, Models, Stock Images, Avatars, and Generated Media

People appearing in website or social media content may be:

• actors;
• models;
• stock-image subjects;
• dramatized characters;
• artificial intelligence-generated people;
• avatars;
• voice actors; or
• other visual or audio representations.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, a person shown or heard should not be assumed to be:

• an actual client;
• an attorney;
• an employee of Weltin Law;
• a witness;
• an opposing party; or
• a participant in an actual legal matter.

Where appropriate, Weltin Law may use disclosures such as:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

AI-generated image. Not an actual client or attorney.

Dramatization. For illustrative purposes only.

AI-generated or AI-enhanced media.

9. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Advertising and Content

Weltin Law may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with:

• drafting;
• editing;
• translation;
• summarization;
• design;
• image creation;
• video production;
• voice production;
• captions;
• social media content;
• digital advertising; and
• presentation of online materials.

AI-assisted content may include:

• articles;
• translations;
• illustrations;
• videos;
• avatars;
• voiceovers;
• captions;
• advertisements; and
• social media posts.

Artificial intelligence tools may produce:

• errors;
• omissions;
• outdated information;
• inaccurate translations;
• unrealistic images;
• inaccurate audio; or
• incomplete explanations.

AI-assisted content is provided for general informational or advertising purposes and does not constitute individualized legal advice.

The use of artificial intelligence does not replace the professional judgment or responsibility of a qualified attorney.

10. Human Review of AI-Assisted Materials

Weltin Law may review, edit, approve, or revise AI-assisted materials before publication.

However, human review does not guarantee that every:

• error;
• omission;
• translation issue;
• outdated statement;
• visual inconsistency; or
• technical problem

will be identified immediately.

Visitors who believe that content is inaccurate or unclear may contact the firm.

11. No False or Artificial Testimonials

Weltin Law does not intend to create or publish:

• fabricated client reviews;
• testimonials attributed to nonexistent clients;
• AI-generated testimonials presented as authentic;
• endorsements from persons who did not have the represented experience; or
• materially altered testimonials that create a false impression.

Artificial intelligence may assist with formatting, translation, editing, captions, or media production, but it should not be used to invent a client experience or misrepresent the substance of a real testimonial.

The FTC’s Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule addresses fake reviews and testimonials, including those generated by AI or attributed to persons who did not have the represented experience.

12. Attorney Licensing and Jurisdiction

Weltin Law, P.C. is a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California.

The website may be viewed in jurisdictions where the firm’s attorneys are not admitted or authorized to practice.

Access to the website does not mean that Weltin Law:

• offers legal services in every jurisdiction;
• is authorized to practice in every jurisdiction;
• agrees to represent every person who contacts the firm; or
• can accept every type of matter described on the website.

Representation remains subject to:

• attorney licensing;
• applicable law;
• jurisdiction;
• professional rules;
• conflicts of interest;
• case evaluation; and
• the firm’s acceptance of the matter.

Certain federal or maritime matters may involve laws, agencies, or proceedings outside California. Information about those matters does not guarantee that Weltin Law can accept a particular case.

13. Practice Area Descriptions

Descriptions of practice areas are provided for general information.

A practice-area page does not mean that:

• every visitor has a valid legal claim;
• every matter falls within the firm’s services;
• the firm will accept every case;
• the firm has made a legal determination about a visitor’s rights; or
• a particular legal remedy is available.

Each potential matter requires individual review.

14. No Statement of Certified Specialization Unless Expressly Identified

Descriptions of experience, practice focus, or types of matters handled should not be interpreted as a claim that an attorney is a certified legal specialist unless the designation is expressly stated and accurately attributed to an authorized certifying organization.

General descriptions such as “workers’ compensation attorney,” “work injury lawyer,” or similar practice-area language describe the nature of services and do not automatically represent a certification of specialization.

15. Language Services and Translations

The website may provide information in English and Spanish.

Translations may be prepared or assisted by:

• human translators;
• translation software; or
• artificial intelligence tools.

Although reasonable efforts may be made to preserve the intended meaning, translated content may not reproduce every legal term, nuance, or distinction precisely.

Visitors should contact Weltin Law if clarification is needed.

The availability of translated website content should not be interpreted as a promise that every service, document, hearing, or communication will be available in every language in every circumstance.

16. Social Media Advertising

Weltin Law may publish informational or promotional content on social media platforms.

Social media content may include:

• legal information;
• firm information;
• educational videos;
• client testimonials;
• actor portrayals;
• professional recognitions;
• AI-assisted content;
• illustrations;
• avatars;
• voiceovers; and
• digital advertisements.

Comments, messages, reactions, shares, follows, or other interactions on social media do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not send confidential or highly sensitive information through public comments or social media messages.

Social media content may be shortened, simplified, translated, illustrated, dramatized, or assisted by artificial intelligence to fit a platform’s format.

17. Website Forms and Communications

The website includes contact and case-review forms.

Information submitted through these forms is delivered to and stored in the firm’s reception email account.

The firm does not currently use:

• a CRM to manage website inquiries;
• call-tracking numbers;
• call-recording services;
• SMS follow-up messages;
• WhatsApp follow-up messages;
• newsletters;
• promotional email campaigns; or
• automated marketing follow-up emails.

A person who submits a form may receive a direct email or telephone response regarding the inquiry.

Submitting a form does not guarantee:

• acceptance of the case;
• legal representation;
• an immediate response;
• confidentiality or privilege;
• protection of a deadline; or
• a particular result.

18. Telephone Calls

Weltin Law does not currently record telephone calls.

The firm does not currently use call-tracking numbers or third-party call-tracking services.

Calling the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that the firm will accept a matter.

Information voluntarily provided during a call may be documented or retained as reasonably necessary to review and respond to the inquiry.

19. No Immediate Response Guaranteed

Submitting a form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or sending a social media message does not guarantee an immediate response.

Weltin Law will review communications and respond as soon as reasonably possible during regular business operations.

Do not rely on the website or an unanswered communication as the only method of addressing:

• an emergency;
• an urgent medical issue;
• a filing deadline;
• an appeal deadline;
• a hearing date;
• a notice requirement; or
• another time-sensitive legal matter.

20. Third-Party Directories, Reviews, and Platforms

Weltin Law may appear on:

• legal directories;
• search engines;
• social media platforms;
• review websites;
• professional listing services; or
• third-party advertising platforms.

The firm may not control all content published by third parties.

Third-party ratings, summaries, profiles, advertisements, reviews, or listings are subject to those platforms’ own policies and practices.

A third-party listing does not necessarily mean that:

• the platform endorses Weltin Law;
• Weltin Law endorses the platform; or
• every statement on the third-party page was written or approved by the firm.

21. No Payment for False Reviews or Testimonials

Weltin Law does not intend to buy, sell, create, or distribute false reviews or testimonials.

The firm should not provide compensation or incentives conditioned on a person giving a positive review or expressing a particular sentiment.

Any request for feedback should permit the person to provide an honest opinion.

The FTC’s rule addresses compensation or incentives conditioned on reviews expressing a particular sentiment and other deceptive review practices.

22. Additional Legal Notices

Use of the website is also governed by:

• the Privacy Policy;
• the Terms of Use;
• the Legal Disclaimer;
• the Cookie Policy;
• the California Privacy Notice; and
• any other legal notice published by Weltin Law.

These pages should be read together.

23. Changes to This Disclosure

Weltin Law may update this Attorney Advertising Disclosure when:

• website content changes;
• testimonials are added or removed;
• recognitions are updated;
• new advertising methods are introduced;
• artificial intelligence tools change;
• social media practices change;
• professional rules change; or
• legal requirements are updated.

The revised disclosure will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

24. Contact Information

Questions concerning this Attorney Advertising Disclosure may be directed to:

Weltin Law, P.C.
1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 251-6060
Email: reception@weltinlaw.com
Website: https://www.weltinlaw.com/