Defamation is communication from one person to another about a person intending to damage their reputation by means of slander or libel and holds the person up to ridicule, contempt, hatred or scorn. This communication is between the defamer and a third party, not to the person the defamation is about.

Defamation And The Law

The laws regarding defamation are very intricate. Though someone may make a personal insult to you, it is only considered defamation if the intent is to harm your reputation. There are defenses such as truth, fair comment, justification etc. The idea of defamation law is to balance the private right to protect one's reputation with the public right to freedom of speech. Defamation law allows people who say or publish false and malicious comments to be sued. This is why you need a skilled lawyer from Martin G. Schulz & Associates on your side to help you prove your case.

What Is Defamation?

Defamation may include verbal defamation, defamation via the radio or newspaper, written defamation posted on the internet, and more. Some examples are:

Accusing you of a crime (unless they made the accusation to the police)

Accusing you of having a contagious disease

Making negative remarks about you in your trade or business

Accusing you of adultery

There are laws to protect your reputation against defamation. You can sue someone for damages if they have defamed you. A false, misleading, or intrusive statement about another (or his business) can travel globally at the speed of electricity via blogs, web pages, Twitter, Facebook, and more. It is important to engage knowledgeable legal help from one of our dedicated lawyers as soon as possible.

Types Of Defamation

Defamation is not a singular concept. Rather, there are various causes of action for damage to one's reputation via "defamation." For each, the basic concept is the same: a person or entity communicates a false statement about one person to a third party. Here are the various types of defamation:

Libel: A false and damaging written statement about the plaintiff including (but not limited to):

False information in blog posts and comment sections.

False information on websites, comment section, and other places on the internet, posted anonymously or under a pseudonym.

False information on social media communications (Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc.).

False statements about the plaintiff in email (or other written communication) to third parties.

Slander: A false and damaging oral statement about the plaintiff.

Slander Per Se: Statements about you pertaining to one's profession.

Typically, those harmed by defamation cases experience significant damage to their reputation, including their professional character, morality, and health status. This can cause significant damage to the victim’s business or mental state and they may be able to seek compensation for damaging statements made by a third party about them!

We understand that defamation may have a serious impact on your personal relationships, your career, and other areas of your life. Contact our understanding and knowledgeable attorneys at Martin G. Schulz & Associates today for your free, no obligation consultation.

We will fight to earn you the compensation and reputation you deserve!