Legal Disclaimer & Attorney Advertising Notice.

Effective date: January 1, 2026

1. Attorney advertising

This website constitutes attorney advertising under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rules 7.01 through 7.05. Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC is a Texas professional limited liability company with its principal office at 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540, Austin, Texas 78701. The attorney responsible for the content of this website is Margaret Sterling, Managing Partner. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization unless otherwise indicated for a specific attorney.

2. Not legal advice

The information published on sterlinghayeslegal.com is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice on any specific matter. Legal information is not the same as legal advice. Application of the law to particular facts requires the considered judgment of a licensed attorney with full knowledge of those facts. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information found on this website without first consulting an attorney licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Although we make reasonable efforts to keep the content on this website current and accurate, the law changes, and the materials here may not reflect the most recent legal developments, verdicts, or settlements. Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC and its attorneys make no representation or warranty that the information on this website is accurate, complete, or current for your particular situation.

3. No attorney-client relationship

Your use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC or any of its attorneys. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after (a) we have conducted a conflict-of-interest check, (b) the firm has agreed in writing to represent you, and (c) you have signed an engagement letter. Submitting an inquiry through our contact form, sending us an email, calling our office, or otherwise communicating with the firm before that engagement letter is in place does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not establish any obligation on the firm's part to provide legal advice or representation.

4. Confidentiality of communications

Please do not send confidential or sensitive information to Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC through this website, by email, or by voicemail unless and until you have a signed engagement letter with the firm. Information you transmit before an attorney-client relationship is formed may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work-product doctrine. The firm takes reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of information received from prospective clients, but transmission over the public Internet is not entirely secure, and the absence of a formal engagement limits the duties owed.

5. Past results

Any descriptions of prior results, case studies, settlements, verdicts, or outcomes that may appear on this website are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of any other matter. Each legal matter depends on its own particular facts, applicable law, and circumstances. Different facts and law applied to those facts will lead to different results.

6. Jurisdiction

The attorneys of Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC are licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. We do not seek to represent any person, business, or entity in any jurisdiction in which doing so would violate the rules of professional responsibility of that jurisdiction. Visiting this website from a jurisdiction in which the firm does not practice does not create an obligation on the firm to provide legal services in that jurisdiction.

This website may be considered an advertisement under the rules of professional conduct of certain other jurisdictions. The firm does not intend to solicit clients in jurisdictions where its attorneys are not licensed to practice.

7. Bar information

The attorneys of Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC are members in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. Information about the firm and its attorneys can be verified through the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. The Texas Lawyer's Creed and the rules of professional conduct that govern Texas attorneys are available through the State Bar of Texas.

To file a grievance against a Texas attorney, contact the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, or visit texasbar.com for more information about the attorney grievance system.

8. Linked sites

This website may contain links to third-party websites operated by other parties. These links are provided for convenience only. Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC does not control, endorse, or sponsor third-party websites or assume responsibility for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Your use of any linked site is governed by the terms and policies of that site and is at your own risk.

9. Testimonials and endorsements

Any testimonials, endorsements, or client comments that may appear on this website reflect the experience and opinion of the individual providing the testimonial and are not necessarily representative of all clients of the firm. Testimonials are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

10. Contact

Questions about this notice or the firm's representation should be directed to:

Sterling & Hayes Legal PLLC
Attn: Managing Partner
401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540
Austin, Texas 78701
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (512) 555-0188