Defamation is an attack on the truth that steals your peace of mind. Late Night Law® is a Texas defamation, privacy and social media law firm, focused on providing exceptional legal support for individuals and businesses targeted by online defamation. We take an internet-savvy approach to defamation and internet harassment. We care about the truth, and we care about our clients. At Late Night Law®, we don’t sleep on your case. Contact us today to speak to an attorney.
Defamation destroys businesses, relationships and careers. When someone publishes lies about you on the internet, they are stealing your good name, and your peace of mind. Under Texas law, there is relief for victims of defamation. Our Texas defamation attorney can help you assess your options, fight back, and reclaim your peace of mind.
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Texas defines defamation as a false statement that injures a person’s reputation. The legal elements required to sustain a claim for defamation in Texas include:
Defamation that is written, published, or broadcast is called libel. Defamation that is verbalized in an interpersonal conversation is called slander. Texas courts recognize a legal distinction between libel and slander, but the same defamation law elements generally apply to each category.
The statute of limitations for defamation is one year in Texas, and usually begins running from the day of publication. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann. § 16.002.
Our Texas defamation attorney can help you reclaim your peace of mind. We take the following steps in all Texas defamation cases:
An initial consultation helps us understand your situation and determine the best course of action. Late Night Law® offers a free initial consultation to all potential clients. We listen to your story, take notes, and provide feedback. Based on the information you provide, we determine a strategy to move forward and reclaim your peace of mind. Your initial consultation with us is always free and completely confidential.
At Late Night Law®, we don’t sleep on your case. When you engage our representation, we get to work by preparing a plan and assessing the evidence. This includes background investigation, taking witness statements, reviewing screenshots, web-based content, and social media posts. We consult with you and keep you informed throughout the process, and apprise you realistically about your options.
Online harassment takes many different forms, and every defamation scenario is unique. We have successfully pursued a range of different outcomes for our clients. These include removal of defamatory content from social media, publication of suitable retractions, recovery of money damages, and winning injunctive relief such as protective orders against cyber-harassment, cyberstalking, and review bombing.
If you are a target of defamation in Texas and believe that statements being made about you are false and damaging to your reputation, you may want to take action. Although this is not legal advice for anyone’s individual situation, generally there are steps that anyone can take if they believe they are being defamed:
Because Texas has only a one-year statute of limitations for defamation, it is best to act fast, and consult a defamation attorney as soon as possible.
Collect all relevant evidence of the defamation. You should also keep records of any financial or career-related impact that the defamation has caused.
It is important to evaluate the impact of defamatory statements, as this can help the attorneys to understand your case and formulate an appropriate strategy.
A Texas defamation lawyer can help you understand the law and assess your options. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can help.
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