Privacy Policy
Law Office of JD White
Effective Date: October 6, 2026

1. Who We Are
The Law Office of JD White (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a legal practice licensed in Washington, DC and North Carolina. Our website is https://jdwhitepllc.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website, our communications with you, and the platforms we use to serve clients.

2. No Attorney Client Relationship
Visiting our website, submitting a contact form, or sending us a message does not create an attorney client relationship. An attorney client relationship is formed only through a signed engagement agreement.

3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:

• Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and details about your legal matter, when you contact us, complete an intake form, or become a client.
• Payment information you provide when paying invoices or retainers.
• Technical information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Records of calls and text messages exchanged with our office.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• respond to inquiries;
• evaluate and provide legal services;
• communicate with you about your matter;
• schedule appointments;
• process payments;
• maintain client records as required by our professional obligations;
• operate and improve our website.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Text Messaging (SMS)
The Law Office of JD White may send text messages to clients who have opted in to receive them about their legal matter, including scheduling, document requests, status updates, and appointment reminders. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of representation.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the categories of information sharing described in this policy exclude text messaging originator opt in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Service Providers We Use
We use trusted service providers to operate our practice. They process information on our behalf, and only as needed to provide their services to us. Subject to Section 5, these providers include:

• MyCase: practice management, client portal, document storage, and billing.
• LawPay: secure payment processing for invoices and retainers. We do not store full card or bank account numbers.
• Quo: business phone system for calls and client intake.
• Microsoft 365: email, Teams calling, and secure document storage through OneDrive.
• WordPress: website hosting, along with related tools that protect our site from spam.

Each provider maintains its own privacy policy governing its handling of information.

7. When We May Disclose Information
Subject to Section 5, we may disclose information when required by law, court order, or rules of professional conduct. We may also disclose it when necessary to protect the rights or safety of our clients, our Firm, or others, or with your consent.

8. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies to remember your preferences and to understand how visitors use the site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function as intended. Pages on our site may include embedded content from other websites. That content behaves as if you had visited the other website directly.

9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. These include encrypted platforms and restricted access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention
We keep client information for as long as needed to provide services and to meet our obligations under the rules of the DC Bar and the North Carolina State Bar, which may require us to keep client files for a period of years after a matter closes. Website inquiry information that does not lead to representation is kept only as long as reasonably necessary.

11. Your Choices and Rights
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. Some information may need to be kept to comply with legal or professional obligations.

12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us
Law Office of JD White
2 Massachusetts Ave NE #75405
Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 301.960.8955