The consequences of untruthful and harmful words or images that paint you or your business in a bad light can be devastating. The printed word creates a permanent record that can be shared, copied and transmitted numerous times, making the false depiction easy to distribute and difficult to dispel.
Jeremiah A. Denton III, P.C. was founded in 1980 based on the principles of honesty, integrity and justice — the same values that drive our efforts to hold wrongdoers accountable for their acts of libel against you. Our Virginia Beach attorneys know what it means to have a solid, professional reputation, and we are committed to helping you uphold your good name by demanding that libelous statements be removed, apologies be issued and monetary compensation be paid.
Not all unpleasant information published about a person or company is considered libel. To prevail on a libel claim, you must show that:
Common defenses to libel include that the statement is true or that it is an expression of opinion, not a verifiable fact. Verbally making untruthful and harmful comments about you is not considered libel, but may be slander. Our Virginia slander attorneys discuss whether you have a cause of action under this alternative type of defamation.
A statement posted on the Internet can spread across the globe within days, or sometimes hours. Whereas this tool allows important news to reach isolated and faraway locations quickly, it also permits libelous information to travel just as far and fast. The Internet also lets perpetrators hide under a cloak of anonymity that requires extensive knowledge about tracing IP addresses to determine who is responsible for the libel. Our lawyers are skilled in conducting the research necessary to identify the originator of a libelous posting.
To learn more about filing a claim of libel, call Jeremiah A. Denton III, P.C. at 757-215-4818 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.