Text Messaging Policy
(Effective Date: 01.01.2026)

1. General: This Text Messaging Policy explains how The Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd. (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses SMS and MMS text messages to communicate with prospective clients, current clients, and other individuals who choose to communicate with us by text message. This Text Messaging Policy should be read together with our Legal Info & Disclaimers, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. These policies supplement this Text Messaging Policy, together govern your use of our websites and communications with our Firm, and are incorporated by reference where applicable.

2. Consent to Receive Text Messages: You may opt in to receive SMS or MMS text messages from The Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd. by (a) scheduling a consultation through our website and providing your mobile telephone number, (b) submitting a contact form and consenting to receive text messages, (c) providing your mobile telephone number during a telephone call or in-person meeting and verbally requesting or agreeing to receive text messages, or (d) initiating a text message conversation with our office. By opting in through any of these methods, you consent to receive text messages regarding your requested legal services, including appointment confirmations, reminders, document requests, scheduling updates, and other communications related to your legal matter. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time or HELP for assistance.

3. Types of Text Messages: We may send text messages regarding appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, rescheduling or cancellation notices, requests for documents or information, status updates regarding your legal matter, responses to your text messages or inquiries, and other communications reasonably related to your consultation or legal representation. We do not use text messaging as our primary method of advertising legal services.

4. Message Frequency: Message frequency varies depending upon your interactions with our Firm and the status of your matter.

5. Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates imposed by your wireless carrier may apply depending upon your mobile service plan.

6. Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving non-essential text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by contacting our office directly. After you opt out, we will make reasonable efforts to discontinue future text messages except where additional communications are necessary to comply with legal obligations, complete a request initiated by you, or communicate regarding an existing attorney-client relationship. If you need assistance, you may reply HELP or contact our office directly.

7. Accuracy of Mobile Number: You agree to provide a current mobile telephone number capable of receiving text messages and to notify us if your mobile number changes.

8. Privacy: Information obtained through text message communications is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Although we take reasonable steps to protect your information, text messaging is not a completely secure method of communication. You should avoid sending highly sensitive or confidential information by text message unless you understand and accept the risks associated with electronic communications.

9. Wireless Carrier Disclaimer: Wireless carriers are not responsible or liable for delayed, undelivered, or failed text messages.

10. Changes to This Policy: We may update this Text Messaging Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this website together with its effective date.

11. Contact Information: If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact The Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd., by mail (5491 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630), phone (773.283.1600) or email (rbskowronski@gmail.com).