Terms of Service
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Welcome to the website of The Law Offices of F. Benjamin Riek III ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Informational Purpose Only
This website is provided for general informational purposes only. Content on this website is not legal advice and should not be relied on as legal advice for any specific matter.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including submitting a contact form, sending an email, or calling us, does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after we have completed a conflict check and both you and the Firm have signed a written engagement agreement.
3. Confidentiality and Online Submissions
Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website or by unsolicited email. Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be treated as privileged or confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law.
4. Employment Law Focus
The Firm represents employees in workplace and employment-related matters, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, leave violations, severance review, and restrictive covenant issues. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.
5. No Guarantee of Results
Any descriptions of case results, settlements, verdicts, testimonials, or outcomes are provided for informational purposes only. Every legal matter is unique, and past results do not guarantee future results.
6. Jurisdiction and Legal Compliance
This website is intended for users in the United States, including Ohio. The Firm does not seek to represent anyone based on viewing this website in a jurisdiction where this website does not comply with applicable legal or ethical rules.
7. Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, graphics, logos, design elements, and layout, is owned by or licensed to the Firm and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish content without prior written permission.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, privacy practices, or terms.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or reliance on website content.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its attorneys, employees, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your misuse of this website or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service at any time by posting the revised version on this page. Your continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Ohio.
14. Contact Information
The Law Offices of F. Benjamin Riek III
21 Furnace Street, Suite 808
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 410-2518
Email: fbenjaminr@msn.com
If you need legal help, please use our contact page to request a consultation.
Law Firm Privacy Practices
This law firm provides employment law representation for employees. In addition to the general website disclosures above, this section explains how we handle information submitted through this site.
Contact Form and Inquiry Data
When you submit the contact form, call us, or email us, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and details about your workplace issue. We use this information to review potential representation, respond to your request, and manage firm communications.
Confidentiality and Case Evaluation
Information you submit is handled as confidential intake information to the extent permitted by law. Submitting information through this site does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship.
Calls, Text Messages, and TCPA Disclosures
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive calls and texts from the firm regarding your inquiry, case intake, scheduling, and follow-up. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and request help by replying HELP.
How Long We Keep Inquiry Data
We retain inquiry and intake information for as long as reasonably necessary for legal, ethical, operational, and recordkeeping purposes, including conflict checks and compliance obligations.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at fbenjaminr@msn.com or (330) 410-2518.