I need an attorney to represent me in a libel/slander/defamation lawsuit.

Was the person committing the slander acting in the course and scope of his employment when the defamation occurred or was this just an individual acting on his own? Reason is that if it's just a person acting in his individual capacity then it's highly unlikely that any policy of liability insurance will cover this. Homeowners insurance policies rarely cover these types of torts unless the homeowner purchases a policy rider. In contrast, business liability insurance policies almost always covers defamatory statements made by their employees. If there's no insurance to go after, you can always still sue the speaker but it will be very difficult to get a lawyer interested in your case. Discuss with counsel here in Florida for more specific advice.