Experienced Representation in Defamation Cases
During the course of the nearly two decades of legal practice, I have represented clients in cases involving many of the major media outlets in the area. I take pride in holding newspapers, magazines, television stations and other parties accountable when they publish false and harmful information to the public. I have represented public figures, such as politicians, and private citizens, such as businessmen and women. I am willing to take defamation cases through all phases of litigation, including trial, in order to get results for my clients.
Types of Defamation Litigation
Defamation of character comes in two common forms:
- Slander
- Libel
Slander refers to defamation through the spoken word. Libel refers to defamation through the printed word. There are critical distinctions in terms of how each type of defamation is handled.
The First Amendment and Defamation Litigation
Media outlets will often stand behind the first amendment in defamation cases. However, this is not the only protection they have at their disposal. There are a variety of other statutory defenses they can use to shield themselves from defamation claims. It takes an experienced lawyer well-versed in both constitutional and statutory law to effectively navigate this complex area.
While these are often challenging cases, I will take great care to look for opportunities to reach a positive outcome. My clients hire me because their careers and lives have been damaged by spoken or printed statements. They come to me because I have the experience and the reputation to take action in these complex cases.
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