Internet Libel Attorney
If you are on this page, it probably means that you believe you are being libeled
by someone on the Internet. Regardless of if you are an individual or a company, this can be very traumatic to you. Before we get too carried away with immediately wanting to sue someone for Internet libel, let’s test a few criterion:
Are You A Legal Candidate For Internet Libel Lawsuit?
By far, the easiest circumstance is going to be if your case can be considered libel per se since these are considered so damaging that you WILL NOT have to prove actual losses.Those requirements are:
- which accuses him/her of a crime;
- which accuses him/her of a immoral acts;
- which accuses him/her of inability to perform his/her profession;
- which accuses him/her of having a loathsome disease (like syphilis);
- which accuses him/her of dishonesty in business;
If you do not meet the requirements of per se, then a Internet libel attorney may still be able to help but it is going to be a more difficult road.
Are You A PRACTICAL Candidate For Internet Libel Lawsuit?
Over time, you start to see a common trend of those who are likely move forward with a lawsuit against someone who is defaming them on the Internet. Since bringing about such lawsuits requires substantial time, energy, and funds, then there has to be an overriding, compelling reason for the victim to move forward.
1. Is this SERIOUSLY impacting you financially or emotionally?
2. Attacks HAVE to be stopped. Not an option for you to ignore;
3. Is URGENT for you to solve NOW;
4. Has FUNDS to support (these cases are rarely taken on contingency basis); and
5. Meets requirements of libel and/or defamation;
If you meet these criterion, you are a good candidate for moving exploring a lawsuit.
What You Need To Know About WINNING A Lawsuit
Let’s be honest. The legal world has not completely caught up with the Internet. As such, you have to realize that you and your attorney need to be well versed in what is happening on the Internet and how it impacts your case. Since most attorneys do not deal with the unique aspects of Internet defamation & libel, you can significantly improve your chances if your legal team includes those that are highly skilled.
READ: What Your Attorney May Not Know About Internet Libel Lawsuits
Here are a few tips:
1. Use an experienced team. This can involve your regular attorney but typically requires having an investigative component this is highly skilled in this specialty area.
2. Make sure that YOU are familiar with Anti-Slapp lawsuits and what that could mean to you;
3. Realize that digital information is very PERISHABLE (typically 2 weeks to 6 months). There is a short time window for you to act in most cases;
4. Subpoena’s may NOT be your answer. There is many circumstances where just getting information via a subpoena will not be effective. Read: What Your Attorney May Not Know About Internet Defamation
YOUR FIRST STEP
In our opinion, the most common first step people make is WRONG. They seek the opinion of a local attorney who may have only seen 1 or 2 of these cases in the last year (or none). Believe us, there are better ways to accomplish things.
Our first recommendation is to talk with someone who is tremendously experienced. You can then talk to local attorneys if you like but then you will know what true experience sounds like.
A great place to start for you is with Cyber Investigation Services, LLC who work with businesses, individuals, and attorneys daily. Find out what they have to say and then make a smart decision. http://www.cyberinvestigationservices.com/our-services/internet-defamation/ |
