Privacy Policy
Sallinger / Melancon Defense Attorneys respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, phone calls, email communications, text messaging, and other interactions with our firm.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Case-related information submitted through our website contact forms
- Information shared during phone, email, text, or in-person communications
We may also collect limited technical information through our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited, in order to maintain and improve website performance.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Schedule consultations
- Communicate with you about your legal matter
- Provide legal services
- Maintain internal records
- Improve our website and client communication processes
- Comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations
Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed after the firm has agreed to represent you and any required engagement terms have been completed.
SMS / Text Messaging
Sallinger / Melancon Defense Attorneys offers text messaging as an optional way to communicate with clients and contacts. We collect your mobile phone number only when you provide it to us, and we use it to send text messages related to your inquiry, legal matter, appointments, case-related communications, and our services after you have given consent.
We will only send you text messages if you opt in through an approved consent method, such as replying START to a consent request, submitting a website form that includes SMS consent language, providing written consent, or otherwise affirmatively agreeing to receive text messages from our firm.
Text messaging is optional and is not required to use our services or receive legal representation. You may decline text messaging and continue to communicate with us by phone, email, mail, or other available channels.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile opt-in data or consent is sold or shared with any third party. Information may be shared only with service providers, such as our messaging platform, solely to support delivery of the text messages you have requested.
Message frequency varies based on your interactions with our firm. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at (337) 235-5791 or info@sm-da.com.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only when necessary to provide our services, operate our business, comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or work with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, security, or related business functions.
We do not share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or text messaging consent information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide to us. However, no website, email, text message, or electronic communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential information through this website unless directed by our firm.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Sallinger / Melancon Defense Attorneys
820 E St Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 235-5791
Email: info@sm-da.com
Effective Date: 07/01/2026