This policy applies to skj.law, operated by Schaffer Kennedy Johnson, 1001 McKinney Street, Suite 1600, Houston, Texas 77002. It describes how we handle information collected through the website. It does not govern information we receive in the course of representing a client; that information is protected by the attorney-client privilege, by our duty of confidentiality, and by the terms of the engagement agreement.
What we collect
| Category | What it is | Why we have it |
|---|---|---|
| Information you give us | Your name, email address, telephone number (and, if you ask us to text you, your mobile number), the subject you select, and whatever you write in the message field of the contact form | To respond to your inquiry, run a conflicts check, and decide whether we can help |
| Application materials | A resume and writing sample, if you email one to us | To evaluate you for a position |
| Technical information | IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, time of visit, and the page that referred you | Security, and understanding which pages are useful |
We do not ask for, and you should not send through this website, a Social Security number, a financial account number, health information, or any confidential document.
Cookies and analytics
This website uses cookies that are necessary for it to function, and it may use an analytics service to count visits and see which pages are read. Analytics tell us how the site is used in aggregate; we do not use them to build a profile of you or to serve you advertising elsewhere.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site works without them, though some conveniences may not.
How we use what we collect
- To reply to your inquiry and, if appropriate, to discuss a possible engagement
- To check for conflicts of interest before we speak with you substantively
- To evaluate an application for employment
- To keep the website secure and working
- To comply with our professional and legal obligations
We do not sell your information. We do not rent it, trade it, or share it for anyone else’s marketing.
Text messages
Some matters are handled in part by text message, because it is the way a client can actually be reached. Where a client asks us to communicate that way, we collect the mobile number the client gives us and a record of the consent, and we use them only to send and receive messages about that client’s matter and the account for it.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not sell them, rent them, trade them, or use them to advertise anything, and we do not disclose them to anyone except the practice-management and telecommunications providers who carry the messages for us.
The messages themselves are communications with a client about the representation. They are governed by the duty of confidentiality and by the engagement agreement rather than by this policy, and they are kept with the rest of the client’s file. Our practice-management provider and the mobile carriers that deliver the messages necessarily handle them in transit and in storage, which is one reason we use text messages for scheduling and logistics rather than for the substance of a matter.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by telling us. Our Terms of Use describe the messaging program, including how to get help and what the carriers are and are not responsible for.
Who else sees it
Only the lawyers and staff who need it, and the service providers who operate the website, its email, and its analytics on our behalf under obligations of confidentiality. We may disclose information if a court order, subpoena, or law requires it, or where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights or safety of a person.
Confidentiality of what you send
Sending us a message through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, and what you send may not be privileged. Until we have cleared conflicts and signed an engagement agreement, we may already represent someone adverse to you, and we cannot promise that what you send will be treated as confidential. Send only what you need to send to tell us what the matter is about.
How long we keep it
Inquiries are retained as long as needed to respond and to maintain our conflicts records, which is a professional obligation. Application materials are retained for a reasonable period after the position is filled. Technical logs are retained for a short period for security purposes.
Security
The website is served over an encrypted connection and we take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. For anything sensitive, telephone us.
Children
This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your choices
You may ask us what information we hold about you from this website, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it, subject to our professional obligation to maintain conflicts records. Write to info@skjm.law. If your jurisdiction gives you additional rights over your personal information, tell us and we will honor them.
Changes
If this policy changes we will post the revised version here with a new date. Material changes will be identified as such.
Contact
Schaffer Kennedy Johnson
1001 McKinney Street, Suite 1600
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 228-8500 · info@skjm.law
Last updated October 2026. See also our Terms of Use and our Disclaimer.