Privacy Lawyers
2,058 verified privacy attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Privacy counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process. Compare verified privacy attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
Michael Scott Arlein is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, financial services, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. ...
Todd Robert Slack is a lawyer practicing technology, business litigation, information privacy and 3 other areas of law. Todd received a B.A. degree fr...
Ms. Janet Elizabeth Hill is a lawyer practicing disability benefits, discrimination, employee benefits and 19 other areas of law.
Elliot Jason Conn is a lawyer practicing lemon law, warranty law, consumer fraud and 6 other areas of law. Elliot received a B.A. degree from Colgate ...
Brent Cabot James Britton is a lawyer practicing corporate formation, venture funding, technology licensing and transactions and 23 other areas of law...
Claudia Rast is a lawyer practicing energy & sustainability, environment & natural resources, technology and 26 other areas of law. Claudia received a...
Dena Marie Castricone is a lawyer practicing health care, privacy, information privacy and 4 other areas of law. Dena received a B.S. degree from Roge...
Dawn Newton is a lawyer practicing franchise, intellectual property, business and corporate and 6 other areas of law. Dawn received a B.A. degree from...
Joshua Ethan Roberts is a lawyer practicing admissions to the bar committee, business law, products liability and 5 other areas of law. Joshua receive...
Mr Michael Jeffers Hoisington is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law, entertainment and 3 other areas of law. Michael...
Richard Hiroshi Otera is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, arbitration, privacy and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from...
Ms Lisa Pierce Reisz is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy, health care and 2 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from Harvard Uni...
Stephen Alexander Ecenia is a lawyer practicing administrative law, governmental law, health care and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. de...
Mr. Aaron Michael Cohn is a lawyer practicing business litigation, outside general counsel, contracts and 12 other areas of law.
Cary Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, civil rights and 19 other areas of law. Cary received a B.A....
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Hon. Edward Gary Early is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, business and professional licensure and 7 other areas of law.
Susan R. Mayer is a lawyer practicing technology and computer law, telecommunications regulation, privacy and 3 other areas of law.
Scott D Delacourt is a lawyer practicing communications, wireless, telecommunications and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Georg...
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Mr. Michael Howard Morse is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, advertising and 2 other areas of law.
Mr. Michael Arcus Mann is a lawyer practicing privacy, employees and technology, intellectual property law and 8 other areas of law.
David Eugene Dubberly is a lawyer practicing start-ups, international business transactions, international litigation and 13 other areas of law. David...
Mr. James Marvin Feagle is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil, class actions and 15 other areas of law.
Steven David Zansberg is a lawyer practicing privacy, internet, copyright application and 6 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Sta...
Ms. Nikole Setzler Mergo is a lawyer practicing privacy, health law, business disputes and 5 other areas of law.
Ms. Mary Ann McGrail is a lawyer practicing litigation, international law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.
Marie Francoise Gilbert is a lawyer practicing artificial intelligence, big data & internet of things, data, privacy & cybersecurity, emerging technol...
Mr. Adam Colby Losey is a lawyer practicing airport services, appellate, appellate practice and 14 other areas of law.
Andrew David Ruskin is a lawyer practicing international law, appeals, fda & healthcare pharmaceuticals & biologics and 7 other areas of law. Andrew r...
Craig Gilbert Moore is a lawyer practicing internet, privacy, appellate practice and 6 other areas of law. Craig received a B.S. degree from Quincy Un...
Ms. Dorthula Hamlette Powell-Woodson is a lawyer practicing health care, government contracts, privacy and 1 other area of law.
James Earl John Ickes is a lawyer practicing business litigation, domestic relations, personal injury and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A...
Sean Hoar is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, white collar crime, drugs and narcotics and 8 other areas of law. Sean received a M.S. degree f...
Roger D. McConchie is a lawyer practicing defamation, privacy, cyber libel and 3 other areas of law.
Keith Edward Emmons is a lawyer practicing administrative law/regulatory law, personal injury, medical malpractice and 6 other areas of law. Keith rec...
Ms. Marguerite Elizabeth Patrick is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, litigation, privacy and 5 other areas of law.
Daniel Hargraves is a lawyer practicing reinsurance, arbitration, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Daniel has been licensed for 40 year...
John Howard Sundt is a lawyer practicing administrative law and regulatory practice section, administrative law, business law and 8 other areas of law...
Donna McPartland is a lawyer practicing public relations, due diligence, corporate and 13 other areas of law. Donna received a Certificate degree from...
Ms. Roxanne Douglas is a lawyer practicing privacy.
Elizabeth Anne Rader is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. Elizabeth received a B.A. degree fr...
Chad Jackson Laveglia is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, chapter 11 bankruptcy, business and 2 other areas of law. Chad received a degree from W...
Bart Thomas Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, government relations and 2 other areas of law. Bart received a B.A. degree from S...
Ms. Laura Rogal is a lawyer practicing privacy, appellate practice, business law and 13 other areas of law.
Ms. Ann Marie Painter is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, systemic employment litigation, employment counseling & litigation and 7 other areas ...
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Charles R. Ragan is a lawyer practicing discovery, information governance, information law and 4 other areas of law.
Matthew Henry Berger is a lawyer practicing computer fraud, contracts & agreements, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Matthew has been ...
William Adam Hunt is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, privacy, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. de...
Amir Mostafavi is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, appellate practice, civil rights and 11 other areas of law. Amir received a degree from Sout...
Ms. Julie Elizabeth Hough is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law.
Daniel Nathan Bruce is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate litigation, intellectual property and 13 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A....
Ms. Audrey Camille Talley is a lawyer practicing business, securities, debt settlement and 10 other areas of law.
Stephanie Cagnet Myron is a lawyer practicing probate law, real property, civil rights and 7 other areas of law. Stephanie has been licensed for 15 ye...
Francis John Burke, Jr is a lawyer practicing energy, health care, life sciences and 22 other areas of law. Francis received a A.B. degree from Cornel...
Ann Haley Fromholz is a lawyer practicing privacy, e-communication and data security, disability and 4 other areas of law. Ann Haley received a B.A. d...
Mr. Sterling Ashley Spainhour is a lawyer practicing corporate real estate, technology and intellectual property, e-commerce and 4 other areas of law.
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What is Privacy?
Privacy is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, privacy sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way privacy works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Privacy attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Privacy lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 2,058 verified privacy attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Privacy attorney?
Most people contact a privacy lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for privacy representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a privacy lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 2,058 privacy attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Privacy attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a privacy lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of privacy experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Privacy lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a privacy lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for privacy attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side privacy work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing privacy needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about privacy
How quickly can a privacy lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a privacy lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many privacy attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical privacy matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are privacy lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between privacy and the related practice areas?
Privacy overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find privacy attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the privacy roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Privacy Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Privacy by State
All states →Find privacy attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.