Privacy and Disclaimer

Legal Disclaimer

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice.  Viewing this website, or contacting Herning Law through it, does not create an attorney-client relationship.  An attorney-client relationship is formed only by a written agreement signed by the client and the firm.  Please do not send confidential information until we have confirmed that we can represent you and that no conflict of interest exists.

This website is attorney advertising.  Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.  Testimonials and endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

Meghan Herning is licensed to practice law in California (State Bar No. 317815).  Attorney responsible for this website: Meghan Herning, Herning Law, 315 Montgomery Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA  94104.

Privacy Notice

This notice explains what information Herning Law collects through herninglaw.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.  It applies only to this website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide.  If you submit our contact form, email us, or call us, we receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, telephone number, the type of matter, the names of other parties involved, and a description of your matter.

Information collected automatically.  Like most websites, our web host records basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you request, and the date and time of your visit.  We also use Google Analytics, which uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use this website, such as the pages viewed, time spent on the site, how you arrived, your device and browser type, and your general location.

How We Use Information

• To respond to your inquiry and evaluate whether we can assist you, including checking for conflicts of interest.
• To operate, secure, and troubleshoot this website.
• To understand how visitors use this website so we can improve it.

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it for advertising purposes.  We have not enabled Google Analytics advertising features.

Service Providers

We use the following service providers to operate this website.  They process information on our behalf and under their own privacy policies:

• DreamHost hosts this website and keeps the server records described above.  DreamHost Privacy Policy
• SMTP2GO delivers messages submitted through our contact form to our email inbox.  SMTP2GO processes the contents of your message in order to deliver it and may keep delivery records for a limited time.  Your message may be processed outside the United States.  SMTP2GO Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics, a service of Google LLC, provides the website usage information described above.  How Google uses information from sites that use its services
• Google Maps, a service of Google LLC, displays the map on our Contact page.  Loading the map sends your browser's request, including your IP address, to Google, and Google may set cookies.  Google Privacy Policy
• Super Lawyers, operated by Internet Brands, provides the badge on our About page.  Loading the badge sends your browser's request, including your IP address, to Super Lawyers.  Internet Brands Privacy Policy

Messages you send us are also stored by our email provider.  We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or our professional obligations.

Contacting Us Through This Website

Submitting our contact form or sending us an email does not create an attorney-client relationship.  Email and web forms are not completely secure.  Please do not include confidential or sensitive details in your first message; a brief description of your matter and the names of any other parties involved, so that we can check for conflicts, is enough to get started.

Cookies and Your Choices

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, and this website will continue to work without them.  You can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting.  Because there is no common standard for responding to it, this website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

Data Retention and Security

We keep inquiries for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, to evaluate potential representation, and to meet our legal and professional obligations, including conflict-of-interest checks.  Google Analytics keeps detailed usage data for no longer than 14 months.  This website uses encrypted (HTTPS) connections, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information we receive, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Your Requests and Questions

You may ask what personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it, by emailing consult@herninglaw.com or writing to Herning Law, 315 Montgomery Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA  94104.  We will respond consistent with our legal and professional obligations, which may require us to keep certain records.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time.  Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the date below shows when it was last revised.

Last updated: October 13, 2026