Website Disclaimer
Effective Date: September 2026
The information provided on the Compass Law website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, or serve as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Viewing this website, communicating with Compass Law through this website, submitting an online inquiry or contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Compass Law or Waneta E. Ellis.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after Compass Law has completed its conflict-of-interest review, determined that it is able to accept the matter, and entered into a written engagement agreement with the prospective client.
Please do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website or by email before an attorney-client relationship has been established. Information submitted before engagement may not be treated as confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege.
No Guarantee of Results
Every family law matter is different and depends on its particular facts, circumstances, applicable law, and the decisions of the court or other parties involved. Nothing on this website should be understood as a promise, guarantee, or prediction of a particular outcome.
Past results or prior experience do not guarantee a similar result in another matter.
Information May Not Be Current
Laws, regulations, procedures, and legal interpretations change over time. Although Compass Law strives to provide accurate and current information, no representation or warranty is made that the information on this website is complete, accurate, or current. You should not rely upon information on this website as legal advice regarding your particular circumstances.
Jurisdiction
Compass Law practices family law in North Carolina. Information on this website is primarily directed toward matters governed by North Carolina law and may not apply to the laws of another state or jurisdiction.
Contacting Compass Law
If you are considering legal representation, please contact Compass Law to inquire about scheduling a consultation. Do not include detailed or confidential information about your legal matter in an initial website inquiry. We will obtain additional information as appropriate after determining whether the firm can consider representation.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2026
Compass Law respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information you provide through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information submitted through the Compass Law website may be collected, used, and protected.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you contact Compass Law through the website, including your name, contact information, and general information about the reason for contacting the firm.
Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through the website or contact forms before an attorney-client relationship has been established.
How We Use Information
Information submitted through the website may be used to:
Respond to your inquiry or request for information;
Contact you regarding a consultation or potential representation;
Determine whether Compass Law may be able to consider your matter;
Conduct an appropriate conflict-of-interest review; and
Improve the functionality and content of the website.
Submitting information through the website does not mean that Compass Law has agreed to represent you.
Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege
Information submitted through this website before an attorney-client relationship has been established should not be assumed to be confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege.
For your protection, please provide only the information necessary for us to respond to your initial inquiry. We will discuss additional details with you if appropriate.
Once an attorney-client relationship has been established, information relating to your representation will be handled in accordance with applicable professional and ethical obligations.
Website Service Providers
Compass Law may use third-party service providers to operate, maintain, secure, or analyze the website and its communications systems. These providers may have access to information necessary to perform services on behalf of the website.
Compass Law does not sell personal information submitted through this website.
Cookies and Website Analytics
The website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website, improve website performance, and provide a better user experience.
These technologies may collect information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate geographic location, referring website, and general website usage information.
Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. Compass Law is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Security
Compass Law takes reasonable measures to protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, you should not submit confidential or sensitive information through an unsecured website form or email.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Compass Law may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of information submitted through this website, please contact Compass Law through the contact information provided on this website.
PRIVACY POLICY FOR SMS TEXT MESSAGES
Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Compass Law, you may receive messages related to the following :
Conversational Messages
Add an example: "Hello, this is Compass Law. You have a consultation scheduled with Waneta Ellis on September 14, 2026 at 2:00p.m. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Compass Law"
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [10] SMS messages per week related to your matter.
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Compass Law in the following ways:
By submitting an online form
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (910) 500-6305.
Additional Options:
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.
Message frequency may vary