Our terms, privacy practices, and intellectual property protections.
Last updated: March 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a professional law corporation organized under the laws of the State of California. Our principal office is located at 11500 Olympic Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064. By accessing, browsing, or using this website (egonsalveslaw.com), including any pages, content, features, or services offered through this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of this website immediately. This website is intended for use by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
The use of this website, including browsing its pages, reading its content, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or calling the telephone number listed on this website, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves. An attorney-client relationship with this Firm is established only through a written and fully executed engagement letter or retainer agreement signed by both you and Elizabeth Gonsalves, Esq. No attorney-client relationship is formed by any other means, including but not limited to: • Visiting or browsing this website • Submitting an inquiry through any contact form on this website • Sending an email to any address listed on this website • Leaving a voicemail or speaking with a staff member by telephone • Exchanging correspondence regarding a potential matter • Attending an initial consultation or case evaluation Until a formal engagement letter has been signed by both parties, you should not rely on any communication with this Firm as legal advice, and you should not assume that the Firm has agreed to represent you in any matter.
Do not send confidential, privileged, or sensitive information to The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves through this website, by email, or by any other unsecured means prior to establishing a formal attorney-client relationship through a signed engagement letter. Attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality attach only after a formal attorney-client relationship has been established. Any information you transmit to the Firm prior to the execution of an engagement letter is not protected by the attorney-client privilege, may not be treated as confidential, and may not give rise to a duty of confidentiality. If you wish to transmit sensitive documents, including but not limited to tax returns, financial statements, IRS correspondence, or personally identifiable information, please contact our office directly at (855) 843-4442 to arrange a secure method of transmission. The Firm will provide you with access to a secure client portal or encrypted file transfer service once a formal engagement has been established.
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing on this website should be construed as legal advice or as a substitute for the advice of a qualified tax attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. The information presented on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments, IRS rulings, Tax Court decisions, or changes to the Internal Revenue Code or California Revenue and Taxation Code. The Firm makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on this website. Every tax matter is unique and depends on its own specific facts and circumstances. The outcome of any particular matter is influenced by numerous factors, and no two cases are alike. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content on this website without first seeking professional legal counsel from a qualified attorney. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other attorneys.
Any testimonials, endorsements, or case results displayed on this website represent the individual experience of that particular client or matter. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. Each legal matter depends on its own unique facts and circumstances. Testimonials and case results are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any future case or matter. The specific facts, applicable law, jurisdiction, and other factors in your situation may differ materially from those described in any testimonial or case result. Fee arrangements vary by engagement and are determined based on the complexity, scope, and nature of the legal matter. The fees charged in any particular matter described on this website may not be indicative of fees that would be charged in your matter.
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, video, audio, page layout, design elements, and software, is the property of The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Firm’s name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Firm. No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted, transmitted, or modified in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves, except that you may download or print a single copy of materials for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use this website for personal, informational purposes in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use this website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Without limitation, you agree not to: • Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website • Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the website for any purpose without our express written permission • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful • Copy, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, or publicly display any content from this website without prior written consent • Use the website to transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, spam, or similar solicitations • Impersonate the Firm, its attorneys, or any staff member, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov), California Franchise Tax Board (ftb.ca.gov), United States Tax Court (ustaxcourt.gov), and other external resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves of the linked website or its content, products, or services. The Firm has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves, including its attorneys, employees, agents, and affiliates, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, this website or any content, materials, or information available on or through this website. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall the total liability of The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this website.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves, its attorneys, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, your use of this website, your use of any information obtained from this website, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your discontinuation of use of this website.
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this website. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach thereof, shall first be submitted to binding arbitration administered in Los Angeles County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding upon both parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. You agree that any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or related to these Terms or this website must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and DMCA Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and the Firm regarding this website. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create, modify, or supersede the terms of any engagement letter or retainer agreement between you and the Firm with respect to legal representation.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves 11500 Olympic Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Telephone: (855) 843-4442 Email: liz@egonsalveslaw.com
The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves reserves the right to revise, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time and in its sole discretion. Any changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of this website after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of this website immediately.