Hi Ilaw,

I have heard word of law firms getting warnings regarding needing to make their firm website ADA compliant. Questions:
  1. Are law firms really getting sued for this?
  2. Can a law firm represent itself if it does get sued? Or does the law firm have to acquire outside counsel?
  3. What does the NY and American Bar Associations have to say on the subject? 
  4. Substantively, what are the immediate defenses? Can you simply offer to fix the website and the plaintiff must dismiss the suit if you do? 
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. 

Regards, 


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Aaron H. Pierce, Esq.
Partner
Pierce & Kwok LLP 



Pierce & Kwok LLP 
299 Broadway, Suite 1405
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 882-1752
Direct: (347) 678-7262
Fax: (212) 882-1742
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