1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the JBP Law website (jbplaw.com.au) and any related services, content and communications provided by JBP Law (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using our website, submitting an enquiry form, or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.
JBP Law is a criminal defence law firm based in Parramatta, NSW, practising in the NSW Local, District and Supreme Courts. We are regulated by the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and the Legal Services Council.
2. Website Use
Our website is provided for general informational purposes and to facilitate contact with our firm. You agree to use the website lawfully and not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
- Transmit viruses, malware or other harmful material
- Scrape, copy or reproduce website content without our written permission
We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the website at any time without notice.
3. No Legal Advice
The content on our website, including blog posts, service descriptions, FAQs and general information pages, is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
No solicitor-client relationship is created by visiting our website, reading its content, or submitting an enquiry form. A solicitor-client relationship is only established once we have confirmed acceptance of your matter in writing and you have signed a costs agreement.
If you require legal advice, please contact us directly. Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each matter.
4. Enquiry Forms and Contact
When you submit an enquiry form on our website, you provide personal information including your name, phone number, email address and details of your legal matter. By submitting a form, you:
- Consent to JBP Law collecting and using this information to assess and respond to your enquiry
- Acknowledge that submitting a form does not create a solicitor-client relationship
- Acknowledge that we may contact you by phone, email or SMS to respond to your enquiry
We aim to respond to all enquiries promptly. However, submission of a form does not guarantee that we will accept your matter or provide representation.
5. SMS Communications
Where you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive SMS communications (by selecting the optional SMS consent checkbox on our contact form, or by providing verbal or written consent), JBP Law may send you text messages including:
- Responses to your enquiry
- Appointment reminders and scheduling updates
- Case status updates and next steps
- Administrative notifications related to your matter
5.1 Consent
Your consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary. It is not a condition of engaging JBP Law or purchasing any legal services. You may engage our firm without consenting to SMS communications.
5.2 Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on the nature and stage of your matter. You may receive between 1 and 10 messages per month.
5.3 Opting Out
You can stop receiving SMS messages at any time by:
- Replying STOP to any SMS from JBP Law
- Calling 1800 527 529
- Emailing enquiry@jbplaw.com.au
We will confirm your opt-out via SMS. You will not receive further messages after confirmation.
5.4 Help
Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us on 1800 527 529 or enquiry@jbplaw.com.au.
5.5 Costs
JBP Law does not charge for sending SMS messages. Standard message and data rates may apply as charged by your mobile carrier. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
6. Engagement of Legal Services
Engagement of JBP Law’s legal services is governed by a separate written costs agreement provided at the time of engagement, in accordance with our obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW).
The costs agreement will set out the scope of work, fee structure (including fixed-fee options for eligible matters), payment terms, disbursements, and your rights regarding costs disputes. No legal services are provided until a costs agreement has been signed and any required deposit received.
7. Fees and Payment
Our fees are matter-based with full written costs disclosure when, or as soon as practicable after, we are instructed. Fee structures include:
- Fixed-fee options for defined tasks such as strategic case reviews, bail applications and select guilty-plea matters
- Time-based or staged fees for complex litigation including defended hearings, jury trials and appeals
Disbursements (such as filing fees, subpoenas, interpreter fees or expert reports) are passed through at cost with prior approval. Payment is accepted by card or bank transfer. Agreed instalment arrangements may be available on request.
Full fee details are provided in the costs agreement before work commences.
8. No Guarantees of Outcome
JBP Law does not guarantee, promise or imply any particular outcome in any legal matter. No lawyer can guarantee the outcome of court proceedings. Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes.
Where we refer to success rates, case outcomes or results on our website, these are provided for general information only. Each matter is assessed individually based on its own facts, evidence and circumstances.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on the JBP Law website, including text, graphics, logos, images, page layout and design, is owned by or licensed to JBP Law and is protected by Australian copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view and print content from the website for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including courts, government agencies, legal aid services and professional bodies. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices or availability of third-party websites.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- The information on our website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied
- JBP Law is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, information contained on our website
- JBP Law is not liable for any loss arising from the unavailability, interruption or malfunction of our website
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.
12. Privacy
We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at jbplaw.com.au/privacy-policy. By using our website and submitting information to us, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and any courts of appeal from them.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact Us
JBP Law
100 George Street, Suite 4, Level 5, Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone: 1800 527 529
Email: enquiry@jbplaw.com.au
Website: jbplaw.com.au
