USS COLE VETERANS OUTREACH
Last Updated: May 2026
CLEAR STATEMENT: NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED
Using this website, submitting information, uploading documents, or communicating through this platform does NOT create an attorney-client relationship with anyone.
You are NOT represented by an attorney unless you have signed a written representation agreement with a specific law firm.
WHO RUNS THIS SITE
This website is organized and operated by a veteran, also referred to as the lead plaintiff/organizer, who is NOT an attorney and is NOT providing legal services or legal representation.
The lead plaintiff/organizer is organizing this intake roster to build a group of potential claimants for litigation purposes only.
LEAD PLAINTIFF/ORGANIZER IS NOT AN ATTORNEY
The lead plaintiff/organizer is not a lawyer and is not authorized to provide legal advice.
The lead plaintiff/organizer is not representing you or providing legal services.
Any information or guidance provided by the lead plaintiff/organizer is informational only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
SUBMITTING INFORMATION IS INTAKE ONLY
When you submit your information and documents through this website, you are:
• Providing intake information for roster purposes
• Authorizing review of your information by the lead plaintiff/organizer and authorized reviewers
• Expressing interest in potential group litigation
• NOT entering into a legal representation agreement
• NOT establishing an attorney-client relationship
• NOT becoming a client of any law firm
Intake submission is the first step in a potential process that may lead to legal representation, but submission alone does not create representation.
REPRESENTATION REQUIRES A SIGNED AGREEMENT
You will have legal representation only when:
• A specific law firm has agreed to represent you
• You have signed a written representation agreement with that law firm
• The representation agreement clearly specifies the scope of representation, fees, and other terms
• You have received a copy of the representation agreement
Until you have signed such an agreement, you have no attorney and are not represented.
COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT PRIVILEGED
Communications through this website are NOT protected by attorney-client privilege unless and until you have established a representation relationship with legal counsel.
This means:
• Your communications may be reviewed by the lead plaintiff/organizer and authorized reviewers
• Your communications may be shared with potential legal counsel
• Your communications may be shared with government agencies if legally required
• Your communications are not confidential under attorney-client privilege
If you want communications protected by attorney-client privilege, you must communicate directly with an attorney with whom you have established a representation relationship.
INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED
Your information and documents may be shared with:
• The lead plaintiff/organizer
• Authorized intake reviewers
• Potential legal counsel for case evaluation
• Other group members, limited information only
• Government agencies if legally required
This sharing is not protected by attorney-client privilege.
USERS SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY DIRECTLY
You should consult directly with a qualified attorney to:
• Understand your legal rights and options
• Discuss your specific circumstances and facts
• Receive legal advice tailored to your situation
• Understand applicable deadlines
• Discuss representation and fees
Do not rely solely on this website or the lead plaintiff/organizer for legal guidance.
NEXT STEPS AFTER SUBMISSION
After you submit your information:
1. The lead plaintiff/organizer will review and organize your submission
2. Authorized intake reviewers may contact you with questions
3. If legal counsel joins the group, counsel will evaluate submissions
4. Legal counsel may contact you to discuss representation
5. If counsel offers representation, you will receive a written representation agreement
6. You should review the representation agreement carefully
7. Only after you sign the representation agreement will you have an attorney-client relationship
Until you sign a representation agreement with a specific law firm, you are not represented.
NO CONFIDENTIALITY UNTIL REPRESENTATION
Any information you provide through this website is not confidential until you have established a representation relationship with legal counsel.
The lead plaintiff/organizer and authorized reviewers may discuss your information with potential counsel and other group members.
LEGAL ADVICE
If you need legal advice, you must:
• Contact a qualified attorney directly
• Establish a representation relationship with that attorney
• Provide your specific facts and circumstances
• Receive advice tailored to your situation
Information on this website is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about whether you have an attorney-client relationship or about legal representation, you should consult directly with a qualified attorney.