Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C (“SJB Law Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
Effective date: September 9, 2026
This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information in connection with text messages sent to or from our office SMS number **(806) 391-7363**. It applies in addition to any other privacy practices of the firm.
Who this covers
Clients, prospective clients, and other individuals who provide a mobile phone number to our firm for appointment scheduling, appointment confirmations, or related office communications.
Information we collect
When you text with us or we text you, we may collect and store: – Your mobile phone number – The content of messages you send to or receive from us – Message timestamps and delivery status – Appointment details you confirm or decline by text (for example, YES / NO replies) We obtain your number when you (or someone scheduling on your behalf) give it to our office for an appointment or matter—including by phone, email, calendar booking, or in person.
How we use SMS
We use SMS only for **transactional / informational** office communications, such as: – Confirming or reminding you of scheduled appointments – Asking you to reply **YES** or **NO** to confirm attendance – Related scheduling follow-ups (for example, confirming we received your reply) We do **not** use this SMS program for marketing or promotional advertising. Message frequency:** message volume varies; typically a small number of messages per appointment (often 1–4). Message and data rates may apply.**
Opting in
By providing your mobile number to our firm for scheduling or by replying to an appointment text, you agree to receive transactional SMS from SJB Law Firm at **(806) 391-7363** about that appointment or related office scheduling. Consent to receive texts is **not** a condition of hiring the firm or receiving legal services.
Opting out and help
Reply **STOP** to opt out of further SMS from this number. You may receive one final confirmation of your opt-out. – Reply **HELP** for help, or call our Amarillo office at **(806) 372-2202** or Borger office at **(806) 273-9500**. You can also ask our staff to remove your number from SMS appointment messages.
Sharing of information
We do not sell your phone number or SMS content. We may share information with: – Service providers who help us send and receive texts (for example, our SMS platform provider) – Staff and systems used to schedule and manage appointments – As required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety SMS is not a substitute for secure client portals for highly sensitive documents. Do not text confidential case details unless our office specifically asks you to.
Data retention
We keep SMS-related records as needed for scheduling, client service, and our professional recordkeeping and legal obligations, then delete or archive them consistent with firm retention practices.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s privacy
Our SMS appointment service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect SMS information from children under 13.
Changes
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date above will change when we do. Continued use of SMS with our office after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C.
1030 N. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: (806) 372-2202
Borger: 300 W. 10th St., Borger, TX 79007 · (806) 273-9500
Web: https://www.sjblawfirm.com/
Questions about this SMS Privacy Policy: call the Amarillo office or email the firm through the contact options on our website.
This page is for SMS / text messaging privacy disclosures. It does not create an attorney-client relationship by itself.
Website or email communications do not establish representation until confirmed in a signed engagement agreement.