Need a lawyer who handles defamation by the way of slander cases - need consultation- thanks

I have a case in which slanderous remarks were made verbally to other co- workers,and cost me a new job and prevented me from obtaining gainful employment in my field -,I have witnesses and I have consulted with an online legal team in California who advised me to hire a local attorney as they considered my case to fall within the guidelines -,I am seeking to hire an attorney who will work hard to help me correct this wrong in my life- I would like to schedule an in person consult and go from there my name is Pamela Graves LVN thanks