The Nomberg Law Firm, a law firm based in Birmingham, recently addressed the importance of social media to a group of attorneys in Huntsville at the Madison County Bar Association monthly luncheon. They advised attorneys to be mindful of their clients’ social media activities, especially during ongoing legal cases.
Titled ‘Social Media and the Client: Practical Guidelines to Avoid Potential Pitfalls,’ the talk focused on problems that can occur as a result of a client’s social media updates, particularly in cases of personal or work-related injury cases. It also included advice on how attorneys could avoid running into these issues, such as practical guidelines for them to address with their clients and how to avoid some of pitfalls they would face during representation.
“For more than 10 years now, social media has been an increasingly invasive part of our daily lives. As part of this, most people feel compelled to put things on social media to tell the world, regardless if it’s good or bad. Often, however, this can create problems when they have legal matters that are ongoing," said Bernard Nomberg of The Nomberg Law Firm, who delivered the talk at the luncheon on behalf of the firm.
The usage of social media is indeed so common that users rarely pay much attention to their updates with respect to the consequences they can have. Since privacy still remains a big issue, the researchers on the other side can easily dig out social updates during a legal case that were not meant for the public world. These findings can be used out of context to build any number of arguments, which is why it is advisable for plaintiffs to be careful of what they post on social media. Furthermore, it is also advisable for their attorneys to be careful of these updates, so they don’t get blindsided by the opposing counsel.
Bernard Nomberg is an experienced attorney who has practiced civil litigation in Birmingham, Alabama since 1995. His practice concentrates on workers’ compensation, social security disability, and personal injury claims, and he is currently a partner at The Nomberg Law Firm.
The Nomberg Law Firm is a firm run by brothers Bernard D. Nomberg and David P. Nomberg. Operating since 1967. the firm is a legacy from their father, Joel M. Nomberg, who now serves as of counsel.
The firm provides legal counsel and representation to injured workers throughout Alabama in compensation cases and civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, on-the-job accidents, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, and social security disability. They can also help clients find experienced lawyers in other areas of law for legal matters that are not within their own repertoire.
As the firm’s website states, “We know that our clients are hardworking people. They go to work and earn a living, but sometimes they are also injured while working. This can lead to a very stressful time. We understand they have placed their trust and confidence in us to represent them. We will work to either resolve their cases, or to try them in court whenever and wherever necessary. We are not afraid to carry out this mission as it is our chosen vocation; it is what we do.”
Clients of the law firm have great things to say about the attorneys. “I am very pleased with this firm for all the hard work they’ve put in with my case,” said Marilyn M. "I want to personally thank Bernard for helping with everything my family and I had to go through dealing with our workers comp. claim. I felt very comfortable with how he dealt with everything, and I’m very happy to say that I would keep trusting him with all of my legal needs. God bless you, Bernard, and your family; my family thanks you for fighting for us!"
Those suffering from work related or personal injuries and disabilities in Alabama can find several contact details on the law firm’s website, such as their phone number. The firm also has a Facebook page through which they entertain queries.
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For more information about The Nomberg Law Firm, contact the company here:
The Nomberg Law Firm
Bernard D. Nomberg
(205) 930-6900
david@nomberglaw.com
3940 Montclair Rd, Suite 401 Birmingham, Alabama 35213
