Effective Date: September 8, 2026
Last Updated: September 6, 2026
- Introduction and Scope
Hall Estill ("Hall Estill," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website at www.hallestill.com (the "Website") and related online communications. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about you when you visit our Website, contact us through the Website or by email, or otherwise interact with us online.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website and related online channels. It does not apply to information we collect or process in the course of providing legal services to clients under an engagement agreement, which is governed by applicable rules of professional conduct, the terms of engagement, and attorney-client privilege and confidentiality obligations.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website or provide personal information to us through online means.
- Important Disclaimers Regarding Use of This Website and Communications
Informational Purposes Only; No Legal Advice. Hall Estill publishes this Website and other business communications material for informational purposes only. This material does not substitute for specific legal advice, may not reflect the most current legal developments, and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship.
No Attorney-Client Relationship. Communications with Hall Estill via this Website or via email do not establish an attorney-client relationship. Until Hall Estill has formally established an attorney-client relationship with you (including completion of our conflict of interest procedure, and execution of an engagement agreement or other acceptance of the engagement), do not send any confidential information or any information you would expect to be maintained in confidence through this Website or through any email address posted on this Website, as the communication may not be considered privileged.
Do Not Send Confidential Information. We ask that you not send us any confidential information or facts about any legal matter via this Website, as email transmissions and website submissions are not guaranteed to be secure and there is a risk that your communications may be intercepted by third parties who may be under no obligation to keep such communications confidential. Before sending any sensitive information, you should contact us by telephone to arrange suitable means to protect it.
Past Results Not Predictive. Employing an attorney is an important matter that should not be based solely upon information provided by a website or advertising. Various information, including attorney biographies, found on this Website may include descriptions of successful client representations or outcomes in particular matters. However, the results portrayed are dependent on the facts of the particular matters described, among other variables. The results in any matter will not necessarily be indicative of results obtained in other matters. We intend no assurance and make no guarantee or prediction that we will be successful in new matters, even if they involve similar circumstances.
Attorney Advertising. Portions of this Website may contain attorney advertising as defined under the rules of some states. In the event that the information on this site is inconsistent with the rules governing communications of legal services in a particular state, Hall Estill is unwilling to assume representation of those clients based on this communication.
Seeking Representation. If you wish to seek legal representation from Hall Estill, please call one of our offices. Specific office information may be found in the Contact Us portion of this Website.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information You Provide to Us
When you contact us by email, telephone, or through any contact mechanisms on the Website, or if you otherwise voluntarily provide information, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, company or organization affiliation, and the content of your inquiry or message. We do not currently operate online contact forms that collect this information on the Website itself; communications typically occur via email or telephone.
- Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Website. This may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address;
- Browser type and version;
- Operating system;
- Device type and identifiers;
- Referring website or source;
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths;
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address; and
- Other standard server log and usage data.
- Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic and usage, improve Website functionality and design, and, where applicable and with appropriate consent or notice, to support personalized content or advertising. We use a consent management platform (powered by CookieYes) that allows you to manage your preferences regarding non-essential cookies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. They may be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain for a set period or until deleted). Categories of cookies we may use include:
- Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function (e.g., security, session management, consent preference storage). These cannot be disabled through our consent tool.
- Analytics / Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics and similar tools) so we can improve content, design, and functionality. These may collect IP address, device information, and usage data.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization.
- Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Where used, these support measurement of advertising effectiveness or delivery of relevant content. Our consent banner provides options to accept, reject, or customize these preferences.
You may manage cookie preferences through the CookieYes consent banner on the Website (Customize / Reject All / Accept All) or through your browser settings. You may also visit the Cookie Policy link available via the consent banner for additional details. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website;
- To analyze Website usage and performance (on an aggregated or de-identified basis where practicable);
- To respond to your inquiries and communications;
- To enforce our terms, protect the security and integrity of the Website and our systems, and detect and prevent fraud or abuse;
- To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from public authorities, and protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others; and,
- For other legitimate business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy, including internal analytics and reporting.
We do not use personal information collected through the Website to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.
- How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist with Website hosting, analytics (including Google Analytics), consent management (CookieYes), security, content delivery, and other operational functions. These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are subject to contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Legal and Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hall Estill, our clients, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate protections.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
- Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to other sites whose information practices may be different from ours, including Google Maps, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and others. Visitors should consult the other sites' privacy notices, as we have no control over information that is submitted to, or collected by, these third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from the Website.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with our legal and professional obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements. Document retention or destruction is carried out in accordance with our Data Retention Policy, which complies with the applicable law.
- Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
- Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and professional exceptions);
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information or targeted advertising, where applicable;
- Appeal a decision regarding a privacy request; and
- Obtain information about the categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and categories of third parties with whom we share information.
We do not "sell" personal information as that term is commonly defined under state privacy laws. To the extent certain analytics or advertising technologies could be construed as a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable law (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), you may exercise opt-out rights through the CookieYes consent management tool on the Website or by contacting us as described below. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by applicable law.
California Residents: If you are a California resident and the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) applies, you have the rights described above, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sale/sharing, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf, subject to verification.
Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas, and Other State Residents: Residents of Colorado (under the Colorado Privacy Act), Arkansas, Oklahoma's Consumer Data Privacy Act (effective January 1, 2027), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights.. We will process requests consistent with applicable law.
To exercise any rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13 below. We will verify your identity before responding to certain requests and will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. You may appeal a decision by contacting us and requesting an appeal.
- Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
- International Visitors
The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Website, you consent to such transfer and processing.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our information practices, please contact us at:
Hall Estill
Attn: Privacy Inquiries
521 East 2nd Street, Suite 1200
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120-1855
Email: privacy@hallestill.com
Telephone: (918) 594-0400 and ask for the Information Technology Director
You may also contact any of our other offices listed on the Contact Us page of the Website and request to be transferred to the IT Director.