Litigation Limitation Clause Samples

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on me to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested. Consultation: I consult regularly with other professionals regarding my clients; however, the client’s name or other identifying information is never mentioned. The client’s identity remains completely anonymous, and confidentiality is fully maintained.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you (client) nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested. Consultation: ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ consults regularly with other professionals regarding his/her clients; however, the client’s name or other identifying information is never mentioned. The client’s identity remains completely anonymous, and confidentiality is fully maintained. Telephone conversations, site visits, report writing and reading, consultation with other professionals, release of information, reading records, longer sessions, travel time, etc. will be charged at the same rate, unless indicated and agreed otherwise. Please notify ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ if any problem arises during the course of therapy regarding your ability to make timely payments. Clients who carry insurance should remember that professional services are rendered and charged to the clients and not to the insurance companies. Unless agreed upon differently, ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will provide you with a copy of your receipt on a monthly basis, which you can then submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you so choose. As was indicated in the section, Health Insurance & Confidentiality of Records, you must be aware that submitting a mental health invoice for reimbursement carries a certain amount of risk. Not all issues/conditions/problems, which are the focus of psychotherapy, are reimbursed by insurance companies. It is your responsibility to verify the specifics of your coverage.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you (client) nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on Dr. Zed to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, you agree that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on me to testify in court or at any other proceeding. However, if my appearance at court on your behalf is required by law and I am subpoenaed, my fee is $400/hour with a 4 hour minimum or $3,200 per day to reserve my time and must be paid in full 30 days prior to the expected court date. I am often not immediately available by telephone, as I am often in session with clients. You may leave a message on my confidential voicemail or email me at any time and your call will be returned as soon as possible or by the next business day under normal circumstances. I check my voicemail for the last time at 8:00pm. I will only return a call after normal business hours if the matter is urgent, so please specify if it is in your message. If for any reason the issue is urgent and you do not hear back from me, or if it is life threatening, you may access the emergency room or 911 emergency services at any time. Please note that I do not use encrypted email, but I do make every effort to keep it confidential. While you may email me at any time, please be aware of what information you disclose within those emails. You are encouraged only to email or text about appointment conflicts. As technology is evolving, so are privacy practices. I have had requests from clients to utilize texting, which I am happy to do regarding scheduling. If you are running late, need to reschedule, or need to make an appointment you may use this communication medium and I will return your message as soon as I am able. However, please do not use this form of communication for more serious matters, and be aware that text messages also are not encrypted. I utilize several social media websites to market my practice and to share information. Please be aware that if you choose to follow me or post comments on these websites, I cannot be responsible for or guarantee your confidentiality. I have both a personal and professional Facebook page. I will not accept friend requests of clients on my personal Facebook page as I feel this is a conflict of the professional relationship. You are welcome to follow the Synchronicity Facebook p...

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that, should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you nor your attorney(s), nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested unless otherwise agreed upon. In some proceedings, however, a judge may determine that the client has expressly or implicitly waived the right to confidentiality, in which case a therapist might be required to give testimony. If any of these situations were to occur, ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ will make every effort to fully discuss them with you before taking any action. Disclosure may also be required pursuant to a legal proceeding by or against you. If you place your mental status at issue in litigation initiated by you, the defendant may have the right to obtain the psychotherapy records and/or testimony by ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to, divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.) neither you (client), nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call upon ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested. If you become involved in a divorce or custody dispute, understand that you should hire a different mental health professional for reasons such as: ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ statements will be seen as biased in your favor, and might affect the therapy relationship. CONSULTATION: ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ consults regularly with other mental health professionals

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters, which may be of confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc .) neither you nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call me to testify in court or at any proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested unless otherwise agreed upon in advance. If agreed upon, additional fees will apply for testifying in legal proceedings.

Litigation Limitation. Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.), neither you (client) not your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on your therapist to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested. * Considering all of the above exclusions, if it is still appropriate, upon your request, your therapist will release information to any agency/person you specify unless she concludes that releasing such information might be harmful in any way.