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That depends on a lot of varible factors and the facts. If you want to pursue such a claim, you shoudl consult with an attorney that handles... Read Answer
Possibly - its typically a matter of you being willing to spend the money to pursue such a claim and the details of the statements. Given the divorce... Read Answer
" I spoke to progressive customer service and she stated that it was a common practice of progressive underwriters to falsely report information... Read Answer
Thats because every client thinks such cases are "open and closed" when the lawyer is expected to pay for all the legal fees and costs out of pocket... Read Answer
There may be civil and criminal components of what was said. The issues as to defamation are purely civil though and require a lawyer youhire at your... Read Answer
As a lawyer that handles such cases - contact a lawyer that handles such cases and give them the readers digest condensed version of the facts and go... Read Answer
There are a number of options all depending on who "they" are. You will likely need to retain an attorney, typically with an hourly rate and... Read Answer
Generally, attorneys are not allowed to solicit you. You should reach out to an attorney of your choice and you might want to think about... Read Answer
No one will do this on contingency as it is a defense, and you have no claim against them. You are going to have to pay someone. It... Read Answer
I can not advise you what to do because I don't know the circumstances around your posting. You need to consult with an attorney in your area.
As a lawyer handling defamation cases - this is not really a defamtation case. Its more likely some form of "civil rights" or "malicious prosecution"... Read Answer
Libel cases are difficult to prove and expensive to prosecute. We could have our private investigator determine what could be proved. This would not... Read Answer
Yes. You can sue for defamation. Defamation is the act of publicly making or distributing a false statement of fact about another person or business.... Read Answer
Not sure what the question is.
Was the individual named by their full name in the Facebook post? What was the exact language used? It is unlikely that there is a case here but it... Read Answer
You have the basics for a defamation law suit the issue is whether its worth the expense of pursuing such a case vs. the need for vindication or... Read Answer
This certainly sounds like it could be a valid defamation claim. You should reach out to attorneys to further discuss this. Keep in mind,... Read Answer
If you have presented your case facts to attorneys who have turned it down, it is likely due to the nature of defamation claims. Many non-lawyers... Read Answer
If you can prove that what the accuser says is not true and you can prove your damages, then you have a case. However, attorneys will not take the... Read Answer
Only if you can show that what he said was not true and if you can show what damages you suffered as a result of his words.
Sure - most lawyers that do such cases, including or office, will providea basic and preliminary consult for that.
Probably not. Opinions, even false, wrong, mean, or over-the-top ones are not defamation. Only factual statements.
Attorneys are not allowed to solicit clients in this forum. The rules say we cannot even say things like "call me." I recommend that you... Read Answer