Note: The legal notices on this page are authoritative in English. Spanish and Italian translations are provided for reader convenience only; in the event of any conflict, the English version controls.
Attorney Advertising Disclosure
This website is attorney advertising pursuant to New York Rule of Professional Conduct 7.1 and the rules of the other jurisdictions in which Rausa Russo Law, PLLC practices. The content of this website is prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing contained on this website should be construed as a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The outcome of any particular legal matter depends on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
The information on this website is not intended to create, and the receipt or viewing of this information does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between you and Rausa Russo Law, PLLC. No attorney-client relationship exists between you and the firm until a retainer agreement has been signed by both you and Rausa Russo Law, PLLC. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this website without first seeking qualified professional legal counsel regarding your particular situation.
Accessing this website, using any email links provided herein, or interacting with us through third-party platforms does not create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney-client relationship with Rausa Russo Law, PLLC is established unless and until an express agreement in writing is executed.
Multilingual Content
Certain pages of this website are available in Spanish and Italian for the convenience of our clients and prospective clients. These translations are provided as a courtesy. In the event of any discrepancy between the English-language version and a translated version, the English-language version controls. Translated content does not constitute legal advice in any jurisdiction.
Out-of-State Clients
If you are located outside of New York, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with the laws of your home state. We recommend consultation with local counsel for multi-jurisdictional matters. For consumer protection matters outside our admitted jurisdictions, we maintain a network of trusted consumer protection attorneys across the country, and any referral relationship will be disclosed in accordance with the applicable rules of professional conduct. For Venture & Capital Markets matters that require representation in jurisdictions where the firm is not admitted, we work with local counsel or co-counsel as appropriate. Referral and co-counsel attorneys are independent practitioners and are not employees, partners, or agents of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC.
Copyright and Reproduction
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Back to topPrivacy Policy
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through rausarusso.com, any pages linked thereto, any future mobile applications operated by the Firm, and all other online and electronic offerings provided by Rausa Russo Law, PLLC. By accessing or using any of these services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message, submitted through our website contact form
- Client portal documents: Documents, communications, and other materials you upload or provide through our client portal, which is hosted by Filevine (accessible at clientportal.filevineapp.com)
- Email and telephone communications: Information you provide when you contact us by email or telephone
- Social media and lead generation: Information collected through LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms or other social media platforms where the Firm maintains a presence
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address, submitted when you subscribe to The Consumer Shield newsletter
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider, Vercel. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring URL (the website that directed you to our site)
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics platform. We do not use device fingerprinting for advertising or behavioral profiling.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you regarding your legal matter
- To evaluate potential cases and determine whether we can assist you
- To provide legal services to clients pursuant to a signed retainer agreement
- To improve the functionality and performance of our website
- To comply with our legal and professional obligations
- To generate consumer protection newsletters using aggregated, non-personal data only (publicly available information from government agencies and court records)
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We have not sold personal information at any time.
We may share your information with the following service providers, solely to the extent necessary to operate our website and provide our services:
- Formspree: Processes contact form submissions on our behalf. See Formspree's privacy policy.
- Filevine: Hosts our client portal and case management system. Used only for clients who have signed a retainer agreement. See Filevine's privacy policy.
- Vercel: Hosts and serves our website via its content delivery network. See Vercel's privacy policy.
- Anthropic: Provides AI-assisted content generation for our newsletter and educational resources via the Claude API. No personal visitor data is transmitted to Anthropic. See Anthropic's privacy policy.
- Google Maps: Embedded on our website to display our office location. Google may collect usage data when the map is loaded. See Google's privacy policy.
- Resend: Delivers newsletter emails on our behalf. Subscriber email addresses are transmitted to Resend solely for email delivery. See Resend's privacy policy.
- Law enforcement or legal process: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Attorney-Client Privilege: Personal information provided pursuant to an attorney-client relationship will not be shared with third parties except with such precautions as to preserve the confidentiality of such information and any attorney-client privilege as may attach. We take our duty of confidentiality seriously and maintain appropriate safeguards to protect privileged communications.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We do not use tracking cookies. We do not use third-party analytics cookies. We do not use device fingerprinting for advertising or behavioral profiling purposes. Our website uses only essential technical cookies that may be required for basic site functionality, such as session management. These essential cookies do not track you across websites and do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Do Not Track
We honor Do Not Track ("DNT") browser signals. Our website does not track users across third-party websites. We do not engage in online behavioral advertising or permit third parties to collect personally identifiable information about your online activities over time when you use our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party services, including Filevine (client portal) and CourtListener (public court records database). These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Rausa Russo Law, PLLC is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or availability of these third-party services.
Information Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. Specific measures include:
- All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Security headers are enforced, including HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with preload, Content Security Policy (CSP), X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, and Permissions-Policy
- No sensitive personal data is stored client-side (in your browser)
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for the duration necessary to evaluate and handle your matter, plus any additional period required by the applicable rules of professional conduct governing the retention of client records and potential client communications, including N.Y. R. Prof. Conduct 1.15(d) (seven years for client funds records). Client portal data is retained in accordance with the terms of your retainer agreement and our professional obligations. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to our legal and professional obligations to retain certain records.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. We do not sell or share the personal information of any consumer under 16 years of age (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.120(c)). If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at inquiries@rausarusso.com so that we can promptly delete such information.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.80, 1798.83, 1798.100 et seq.):
Categories of Personal Information Collected:
- Identifiers (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(v)(1)(A)): Name, email address, phone number, IP address
- Internet or other electronic network activity information (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(v)(1)(F)): Pages visited, browser type, operating system, device type, referring URL, date and time of visit
- Professional or employment-related information (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(v)(1)(I)): If voluntarily provided in your inquiry or intake materials
Your Rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which information is collected, the business purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share information.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. We have not sold personal information in the twelve (12) months preceding this policy's effective date.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights under the CCPA. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, provide a different level of service, or suggest that you will receive a different level of service for exercising your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To submit a request to know, delete, correct, or exercise any other right under the CCPA/CPRA, please email inquiries@rausarusso.com with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf; we may require proof of authorization before processing such requests. We will verify your identity before processing any request. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within forty-five (45) days of receipt.
Global Privacy Control (GPC): We treat the Global Privacy Control browser signal as a valid CCPA/CPRA opt-out request consistent with Cal. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 7025.
Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, or Connecticut, you have additional rights under your state's data privacy law, including the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, the right to opt out of targeted advertising, and the right to appeal a denial of your request. To exercise these rights, email inquiries@rausarusso.com with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line. We will respond within the timeframes required by your state's applicable law.
European Economic Area and United Kingdom Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. Our lawful basis for processing personal data submitted through our contact form is your consent and our legitimate interest in evaluating potential client matters. Personal data may be transferred to the United States, where our firm and our service providers (Formspree, Vercel, Resend) are located; where transfers from the EEA or UK are required, we rely on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable to our processors) and Standard Contractual Clauses (Module 2). Anthropic does not receive contact-form data. To exercise your data protection rights, email inquiries@rausarusso.com with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.
New York SHIELD Act
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC complies with the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa), including implementing reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of private information we maintain. In the event of a data breach as defined under N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa, we will notify affected New York residents and the New York Attorney General, Department of State, and State Police as required by law.
Professional Conduct Compliance
All personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with the applicable rules of professional conduct, including our duties of confidentiality and avoidance of conflicts of interest.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: inquiries@rausarusso.com
- Phone: (914) 809-0179
- Mail: Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
Terms of Use
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this website (rausarusso.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not continue using this website.
Changes to Terms
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
No Legal Advice
All content on this website, including text, articles, blog posts, newsletter content, descriptions of practice areas, and any other materials, is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The content of this website is not a substitute for professional legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained on this website without first seeking qualified legal counsel regarding your particular situation.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Viewing, using, or communicating through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, or any of its attorneys. No attorney-client relationship exists until a retainer agreement has been fully executed and signed by both you and the Firm. Do not submit confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through this website, by email, or by any other means until you have entered into a signed retainer agreement with our firm. Any information submitted prior to a signed retainer agreement is not protected by the attorney-client privilege.
Communications (TCPA Compliance)
By submitting the contact form on this website or otherwise providing your phone number to Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, you consent to receive communications from us, including by telephone, text message (SMS/MMS), or email, regarding your inquiry and any related legal matters. Calls and text messages may be made or sent using automated technology or prerecorded messages. Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply. Your consent to receive communications is not a condition of receiving legal services from the Firm.
You may revoke your consent to receive calls or text messages at any time by contacting us at inquiries@rausarusso.com or (914) 809-0179 and requesting to opt out. We certify that we will not share your phone number or consent data with any third party for marketing purposes.
Intellectual Property
All content, design, logos, text, graphics, images, software, and other materials on this website are the property of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws of the United States and other jurisdictions. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, transmit, or otherwise use any content from this website without the prior written consent of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use this website:
- In any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material
- To transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
- To attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or any connected systems
- To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- To interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or any servers or networks connected to it
- To scrape, data mine, or harvest data from the website through automated means without express written permission
Third-Party Services
This website contains links to and integrations with third-party services, including:
- Filevine (client portal and case management)
- CourtListener (public court records database)
- Formspree (contact form processing)
- Vercel (website hosting and content delivery)
- Anthropic (AI-assisted content generation via the Claude API)
- Resend (email delivery service)
- Google Maps (embedded office location map)
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, terms of use, or availability of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies. We encourage you to review those terms before using any third-party service.
Confidentiality of Communications
Information sent to Rausa Russo Law, PLLC via the internet, email, or through this website is not inherently secure and is transmitted on a non-confidential basis until an attorney-client relationship is established. Any communications you send to us prior to a signed retainer agreement may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you receive a communication from our Firm that is not intended for you, any use, review, or distribution is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, RAUSA RUSSO LAW, PLLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RAUSA RUSSO LAW, PLLC, ITS PARTNERS, ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, its partners, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of or access to this website; (b) your violation of these Terms of Use; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Westchester County, New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rausa Russo Law, PLLC with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
Back to topArtificial Intelligence Disclosure
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC believes in transparency about how we use technology in our practice. This disclosure explains how we use artificial intelligence ("AI") tools, the safeguards we have in place, and your rights as a client or prospective client.
Use of AI in Our Practice
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC uses artificial intelligence tools as aids in our practice. These tools do not replace professional legal judgment. AI is one of several tools our attorneys use in the course of their work, alongside traditional legal research platforms, case management software, and their own professional training and judgment.
How We Use AI
We may use AI tools in the following capacities:
- Legal research and case analysis support: AI may assist our attorneys in identifying relevant statutes, case law, and regulatory guidance
- Document review and organization: AI may assist in reviewing, categorizing, and organizing documents related to client matters
- Consumer protection newsletter generation: Our newsletter uses AI to summarize public information from government agencies and court records into consumer-friendly language
- Website development and maintenance: AI tools may be used in the development, design, and ongoing maintenance of our website
- Practice area and guide content: Certain practice area pages and consumer legal guides on this website were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed, edited, and approved by a licensed attorney before publication
- Administrative tasks and communications drafting: AI may assist in drafting routine correspondence, scheduling, and other administrative functions
AI Limitations and Human Oversight
All AI-generated content and work product is reviewed, verified, and approved by a licensed attorney before being used in any client matter, filed with any court, or published on our website. AI tools may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information. Our attorneys exercise independent professional judgment in all legal matters and are ultimately responsible for the legal work performed on behalf of our clients.
No legal strategy, case evaluation, or advice provided to our clients is generated solely by AI. A licensed attorney reviews and takes responsibility for all substantive legal work.
Ethical Framework and Court Filings
Our use of AI is governed by the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.1 (competence), Rule 1.6 (confidentiality), Rule 3.3 (candor toward the tribunal), Rule 5.3 (supervision of nonlawyer assistance), and Rule 8.4 (misconduct). Consistent with New York City Bar Formal Opinion 2024-5, we treat existing ethical duties, rather than a freestanding disclosure requirement, as the governing framework for AI use in legal practice.
In court filings, we comply with each presiding judge's individual part rules, including any AI disclosure, identification, or certification requirements. Where a court requires a specific form of AI certification, we provide it.
AI and Client Data
We do not input client-privileged information, confidential case details, or personally identifiable client data into general-purpose AI systems without appropriate safeguards. Any AI tools used in connection with client matters are subject to our confidentiality obligations under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable law. We evaluate AI tools for compliance with our ethical and confidentiality obligations before use in connection with client matters.
We do not permit AI vendors to use client information, firm work product, or any data we submit to their systems to train their models.
Newsletter and Long-Form Content Disclosure
Our consumer protection newsletter is generated using the Anthropic Claude API to summarize publicly available information from sources including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general offices, CourtListener (a public court records database), and other public sources. All AI-generated summaries are reviewed by an attorney for accuracy before publication. The newsletter does not contain legal advice, does not use any client data in its generation, and is provided for general informational purposes only.
Long-form content published in the firm's Venture & Capital Markets Practice resources, including the Setting Up a Venture guide, is produced with the same AI-assisted drafting workflow and the same attorney-review requirement. Statutory, regulatory, and case citations in those materials are verified by an attorney before publication. The content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. No client data is used in its generation.
AI Tools Used in 2026
For transparency, the firm currently uses the following AI tools under formal written agreements with each vendor (including contractual no-training representations):
- Anthropic Claude API · newsletter and long-form content drafting; subject to attorney review before publication; no client information transmitted.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot · firm productivity workflows (drafting and editing); outputs reviewed by attorneys; client information handled under the firm's existing Microsoft 365 enterprise agreement.
- Westlaw and Lexis built-in AI features · legal research; outputs verified by attorneys against the underlying primary authority before reliance.
- Formspree (intake forms) · vendor processes website form submissions only; no AI-driven content generation; data handling under written DPA.
Routine word-processing and grammar tools are not enumerated here. This list is reviewed periodically; for a current statement, email inquiries@rausarusso.com.
Transparency
We are committed to transparency about our use of technology. If you are a client of the Firm and have questions about how AI is used in connection with your matter, please ask your attorney. We will provide a candid explanation of the tools used and the role they play in your representation.
Back to topAccessibility Statement
Our Commitment
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that every person should have equal access to the information and services available on our website, and we strive to provide an inclusive digital experience.
Accessibility Standard
We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, which is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. These guidelines address a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with visual, auditory, physical, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Measures Taken
We have implemented the following measures to support accessibility on our website:
- Semantic HTML structure: Proper heading hierarchy (h1 through h6), landmark regions, and meaningful markup to support assistive technologies such as screen readers
- ARIA attributes: Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes are used for interactive components to provide context and state information to assistive technologies
- Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements on this website are accessible via keyboard navigation, including links, buttons, and form controls
- Skip navigation link: A skip-to-content link is provided at the top of each page for keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation
- Sufficient color contrast: Text and background color combinations maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as required by WCAG 2.1 AA
- Text alternatives: Meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked as presentational to avoid confusing screen reader users
- Visible focus indicators: All interactive elements display visible focus outlines when navigated via keyboard
- Responsive design: The website is designed to function across a range of screen sizes and devices, including desktop, tablet, and mobile
- No auto-playing media: Our website does not include auto-playing audio or video content
- Form accessibility: Form fields include explicit labels and provide clear error identification and instructions
- Reduced motion: Our website respects the
prefers-reduced-motionmedia query, reducing or disabling animations for users who have indicated a preference for reduced motion in their operating system settings
Known Limitations
We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively identifying and resolving accessibility barriers as they are discovered.
Our admissions display, which presents the bar admissions and federal court admissions of our attorneys (for example, "NY Bar," "S.D.N.Y.," "USPTO"), is rendered as a row of brand-styled wordmarks rather than as body text. These wordmarks fall within the logotype exception in WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)), which exempts text that is part of a logo or brand name from the contrast minimums. Automated accessibility scanners, which evaluate color values without context, may report these elements as low-contrast even though the exception applies.
Feedback and Assistance
If you experience difficulty accessing any content or functionality on our website, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will work to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.
- Email: inquiries@rausarusso.com
- Phone: (914) 809-0179
- Mail: Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
We will endeavor to respond to accessibility feedback as promptly as practicable and to resolve any issues as promptly as possible.
Evaluation
This accessibility statement was last reviewed on April 27, 2026. We conduct periodic accessibility reviews and are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website over time.
Back to topDebt Relief Agency Notice
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC is a consumer protection law firm. Our primary practice involves representing individuals whose rights have been violated under federal consumer protection statutes including the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, and EFTA.
In the course of representing our clients, the firm may engage in debt-related legal services, including but not limited to negotiating settlements of disputed debts, challenging the validity or enforceability of debts, and advising clients on debt-related legal matters. To the extent that such services qualify the firm as a "debt relief agency" under 11 U.S.C. § 101(12A), we provide the following notice as required by 11 U.S.C. §§ 527 and 528:
In addition, the firm assists consumers with a wide range of debt-related legal matters in connection with our consumer protection practice.
This notice is required by federal law and is provided for informational purposes. The firm does not provide tax or financial advice. Individual results vary based on the specific facts and circumstances of each matter.
Back to topFee Structure & Disclosure
The fee arrangements for our consumer protection cases vary depending on the statute under which your claim arises. Below is a summary of how fees work for our most common case types. All fee arrangements are detailed in your retainer agreement, which you will have the opportunity to review and discuss with your attorney before signing.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692k), prevailing plaintiffs may recover actual damages, statutory damages of up to $1,000 per action, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Under this fee-shifting provision, if we prevail the court may award attorneys' fees and costs against the defendant. This typically means no out-of-pocket fees to you for FDCPA matters.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 1681n–1681o), prevailing plaintiffs may recover actual damages or statutory damages (statutory damages requiring willfulness under § 1681n), plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Under this fee-shifting provision, if we prevail the court may award attorneys' fees and costs against the defendant. This typically means no out-of-pocket fees to you for FCRA matters.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) provides statutory damages of $500 per violation, which may be trebled to $1,500 per violation for willful or knowing violations. The TCPA does not provide for attorney's fee shifting in individual actions. Fee arrangements for TCPA cases, including whether fees may be deducted from your recovery, will be discussed during your consultation and detailed in your retainer agreement.
Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)
Under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. § 1693m), prevailing plaintiffs may recover actual damages, statutory damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Under this fee-shifting provision, if we prevail the court may award attorneys' fees and costs against the defendant.
What "No Out-of-Pocket Fees" Means
When we say "no out-of-pocket fees," we mean that for FDCPA, FCRA, and EFTA matters where fee-shifting provisions apply, you typically pay nothing from your own pocket. If we prevail, the court may award attorneys' fees and costs against the defendant. For TCPA matters, where fee-shifting is not available in individual actions, fees may be deducted from your recovery. All fee arrangements, regardless of case type, are explained in detail in your retainer agreement before you incur any obligation.
Bankruptcy Is a Fee-Paid Service
The "no out-of-pocket fees" structure applies only to federal fee-shifting matters (FCRA, FDCPA, EFTA). Bankruptcy is a fee-paid service: bankruptcy attorney fees and the statutory filing fee are paid by the client. The exact fee structure for any bankruptcy matter will be set out in a written engagement letter under 22 NYCRR Part 1215, before any work begins.
Free Consultation
Initial consultations are always free. There is no cost and no obligation. During your consultation, we will evaluate your potential claims, explain the applicable fee structure, and answer any questions you may have before you decide whether to retain our firm.
Venture & Capital Markets Practice
Engagements in the firm's Venture & Capital Markets Practice are not handled on a fee-shifting or contingency basis. Capital matters are billed under one or more of the following structures, scoped to the engagement and detailed in the engagement letter delivered before any substantive work begins:
- Hourly with monthly invoicing for matters of uncertain scope, including negotiations, disputes, and complex transactions.
- Fixed-fee packages for defined-scope work, including entity formation, equity incentive plan adoption, Form D filings, individual SAFE rounds, and trademark applications.
- Monthly retainer for ongoing portfolio-company general counsel work.
- Project fee plus success fee for select transactional engagements, where appropriate.
The fee structure, scope of work, and any material assumptions are set out in the engagement letter and acknowledged in writing before the firm begins substantive work on a Capital matter.
Engagement Letters (22 NYCRR Part 1215)
For every representation in which fees are expected to total $3,000 or more, the firm provides a written engagement letter (or signed retainer agreement) before any work begins, pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 1215.1. The letter sets out the scope of legal services, expected fees and expenses, billing practices, and the attorney's right to withdraw. Representations under $3,000, recurring work of the same general kind previously billed to the client, and domestic-relations matters governed by 22 NYCRR Part 1400 are exempt from the Part 1215 requirement, but the firm generally provides written engagements anyway.
Results Vary
Individual results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Past settlements, verdicts, and case results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your matter. The information provided here is a general summary and does not constitute a guarantee of fees or results.
For most consumer protection cases brought under federal fee-shifting statutes (FCRA, FDCPA, EFTA), if you prevail the court may award attorneys' fees and costs against the defendant, and you are typically not asked to pay fees or costs out of pocket. For TCPA and other cases handled on contingency, fees are typically a percentage of any recovery obtained. Capital matters and other transactional engagements are billed under the structures described above. All fee arrangements are explained in detail in your retainer or engagement letter before you incur any obligation.
Back to topJurisdictions & Admissions
Carl Rausa, Esq.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New York
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (S.D.N.Y.)
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (E.D.N.Y.)
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (D.N.J.)
Note: Carl Rausa, Esq. is individually admitted to the New Jersey bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Patrick Russo, Esq.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New York
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (S.D.N.Y.)
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (N.D.N.Y.)
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (E.D.N.Y.)
- Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under 37 C.F.R. § 11.6(a)
Note: Patrick Russo, Esq. is individually admitted to the Washington State Bar Association.
Federal Jurisdiction and Nationwide Representation
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681p) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692k(d)) provide for federal court jurisdiction over claims arising under those statutes. Because the major credit reporting agencies and many national debt collectors maintain offices, operations, or sufficient contacts in New York, the firm is frequently able to bring cases in New York federal courts on behalf of consumers located in other states. This allows the firm to represent consumers nationwide in matters against defendants that are subject to personal jurisdiction in New York.
Whether a particular claim can be brought in New York Courts depends on the specific facts, including where the defendant is located or does business, where the violation occurred, and applicable venue rules. These questions are evaluated during the initial consultation at no cost to the prospective client.
Referral Network
For consumer protection matters that cannot be brought in courts where the firm is admitted or that require litigation in another jurisdiction, Rausa Russo Law, PLLC maintains a network of trusted consumer protection attorneys across the country. For Venture & Capital Markets matters that require representation in jurisdictions where the firm is not admitted, we work with local counsel or co-counsel as appropriate. Referral and co-counsel attorneys are independent practitioners and are not employees, partners, or agents of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC. Any referral or co-counsel relationship will be disclosed to you in accordance with the applicable rules of professional conduct. You are under no obligation to retain a referred or co-counsel attorney, and you may seek independent representation at any time.
Back to topEntity Information
Rausa Russo Law, PLLC (DOS #5598174) is a Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company registered with the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).
- Entity Type: Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
- State of Organization: New York
- Registered With: New York State Department of State (NYSDOS)
- DOS Entity ID: 5598174
- Principal Office: 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
- DOS Process Contact: Rausa Russo Law, PLLC
- Managing Members: Carl Rausa, Esq. and Patrick Russo, Esq.