Who we are

Effective Date: July 2025.

This Privacy Policy outlines how AB Law, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information through our website located at www.chicagoablaw.com (“Site”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of any information shared with us, in compliance with the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.6, and the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), 815 ILCS 530.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Site, and from third parties, where applicable.

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
This may include:
• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Professional information (e.g., employer)
• Information related to legal inquiries (subject to attorney-client privilege)
• Documents or forms uploaded through the website
• Payment information, if applicable

b. Information Collected Automatically
Using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Device type and operating system

c. Information from Third Parties
We may obtain personal data from:
• Legal directories or public databases
• Third-party integrations used for scheduling, payments, or CRM

How We Use Your Information

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries and provide legal services
• Conduct client intake and conflict checks
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data. 

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data:
• With your consent
• To fulfill contractual obligations
• To comply with legal and ethical obligations
• In pursuit of our legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement), unless overridden by your privacy rights

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege

Information provided in the course of a legal inquiry or representation is treated as confidential in accordance with New York Rule 1.6 and applicable Illinois rules of professional conduct.

We do not disclose such information without your informed consent unless required or permitted by law or ethics rules (e.g., to prevent harm, respond to legal process, or defend claims against the firm).

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We may share personal data with:
  • Regulatory or law enforcement agencies, as required by law
  • Professional liability insurers or auditors, under limited and secure conditions
  • Co-counsel or consultants, only with your consent
• We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
• No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Carrier Compliance

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on user interactions. For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact us using the information above.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as:
• Required to fulfill the purpose it was collected for
• Necessary to comply with legal, tax, or ethical obligations
• Needed to establish or defend legal claims.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
• Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure document storage
• Regular audits and staff training
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or ethical retention obligations
• Be notified of any data breach involving your personal information, in compliance with Illinois PIPA
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@chicagoablaw.com or 773-302-9330.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

Cookies and Tracking Technology

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

AB Law, LLC
3525 W Peterson Ave #218, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
info@chicagoablaw.com
773-302-9330