Libel, Slander And Defamation Legal Questions

No. No more than it is ok to do surgery on yourself even though you can hold a scalpel and cut yourself open. If you were hiring a lawyer and you asked the fictional lawyer you all the legal questions you would ask a lawyer before writing a check to hire him or her, and would hire the fictional you based upon those answers then, by all means carry on. If the answer is "hell no! that lawyer is clueless!"...then equally you have your answer. Oh, and no competent lawyer will help you try a case on the cheap with tid bit consultations any more than you would feel better about cutting yourself open to take out yourown appendix because a doctor will watch you do it on Skype fromsome third world country. If you have any further questions, we do offer FREE consultations. Just call our office at 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer

Sounds like you may very well have a claim for defamation. I would need to know a few more details before I can give you advice about the best way to move forward, but typically in defamation matters I start with a demand letter and than proceed with a lawsuit if the demand letter does not achieve the desired result. If you would like to speak with me, please let me know. Thanks,Jon... Read Answer

Handlin defamation cases routinely, its very difficult to sue an ISP or social media site for a variety of reasons. Most of the time the focus is on the wrongdoer who published the lies not the forum where it occurred. These cases are typically not qualified for contingent fee handling so you will need to be prepared to fund the litigation refereced out of pocket. ... Read Answer

We handle defamation cases on a rountine basis. Unfortunately, the vast majority of such cases donot qualify for representation on a contingent fee. If you are willing to invest in the legal fees need to pursue such a case, you simply need to retain an attorney to review your facts and proceed from there. ... Read Answer

In Tennessee, one who gives publicity to a matter concerning another that places the other before the public in a false light is subject to liability to the other for invasion of his privacy, if (a) the false light in which the other was placed would be highly offensive to a reasonable person, and (b) the actor had knowledge of or acted in reckless disregard as to the falsity of the publicized matter and the false light in which the other would be placed.  ... Read Answer

Your family member may have a claim against the former employer and his son for wrongful interference with prospective economic advantage and possibly defamation depending upon what's being said.   Generally, it us unlawfulo for a third party to interfere with either existing contractual relations or prospective econonomic advantage between another party and those with whom they do business with no ligitimate reason or privilege for doing so.  Depending upon what is being said and whether what is being said is in fact false there may also be a claim for defamation, but again, this would have to be determined based on the statements being made. Also, you have to consider whether or not the party or parties with whom your relative seeks to do business are willing to provide testimony or other evidence and whether or not there exist writings supporting the claim. I would be pleased to review any additional and more specific facts. Law Offices of Stephan Math, smesq1@aol.com, Stephan Math, Esq.  ... Read Answer

This is a classic defamation issue where there are allegations on one side and the other side denies such. If the other side has a lawyer sending a cease and desist letter for defamation, presumably there are additional disclosures or threats of such that they feel warranted retaining counsel and taking such action. Simply denying the allegations does little to resolve the dispute so it would be prudent for you to retain counsel as well at this point since the issue has clearly escalated.... Read Answer

If the defamatory material was only spoken to you, there is no defamation.  If it has been spread to others, depending on what was said, you may have a case for slander.  As far as racial issues, you will need a lawyer who deals with discrimination. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. Attorney in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC This answer neither constitutes legal advice nor creates a lawyer/client relationship.    ... Read Answer

Your employer may decide that its attorney can represent you in the matter as well, or that such representation would be a conflict of interest and that their attorney cannot represent you.  This depends on the facts of your case.  If the employer is not providing representation to you, an attorney can help guide you through the investigation process. Your employer may take action against you whether or not it believes the allegations made against you.  You may wish to consult an attorney in such a circumstance.  As for possible retaliation claims, it is unlawful to take an adverse employment action against someone for having complained about a violation of one of the federal employment laws.  Virginia has a few such retaliation statutes as well.  A harassment complaint will not become an adverse employment action unless it leads to a tangible result on your employment.  Please call us to schedule a consultation.... Read Answer

Fear of prison is not "coersion". While you view these things as "foolish" or "excessive" or sex offense laws as "ridiculous" as the perpetrator of such crimes, your comments will all be viewed as conveninent excuses and garner less than little sympathy. Bottom line is sexual battery IS rape by definition, misdemeanor or not and that likely eliminates any allegation of defamation, above and beyond any sovereign immunity issues. The carrying a gun issue simply has to be addressed with Virgina law enforcement if its not accurate.... Read Answer