In the Internet age, most people automatically perform a Google search before purchasing a new product, dining at a new restaurant or even when looking for a medical specialist. Google search results essentially function as a business card for entrepreneurs, startup companies and businesses of all sizes.
Often, defamatory comments appear higher in Google search results than positive reviews, press releases and even the company's website. Consumers pay close attention to negative reviews and often avoid scrolling to the bottom of Google's search results for more information on a company or product. All too often, Internet defamation can cripple a business's, professional's or company's reputation.
At the law firm of Miller Barondess, LLP, Erik Syverson is committed to providing online reputation management for medical professionals, business leaders and small to medium-sized businesses. Mr. Syverson and our legal team handle dozens of Internet defamation cases each year and know how to fight back against libelous or slanderous remarks. If your business opportunities have been limited from libel or slander, contact our law firm to discuss your legal options.
Fighting Back Against Internet Slander and Defamation
Attorney Syverson is one of only a few trial attorneys who focus on protecting business clients victimized from online business defamation, including:
- Libel — We fight back against libel, including false statements written about a person or business that serve to attack his or her professional character or business reputation.
- Slander — We are committed to protecting business clients affected by false or defamatory oral statements.
According to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, Internet service providers (ISPs) are generally not responsible for the defamatory comments posted by their Internet users. We have a clear understanding of the Communications Decency Act and know the right strategies to pursue in protecting our clients' rights.
Unfortunately, many people posting defamatory Web videos and negative remarks on social media sites believe that the Web protects their free speech right. Our law firm includes skilled Internet law attorneys who understand the weak and strong points of the Communications Decency Act. We act quickly to uncover the anonymous poster's identity through taking advantage of our computer forensic investigative skills. Once the anonymous poster is identified, we will take aggressive action to pursue damages against the poster.
Simultaneously, we skillfully work with the ISPs to let them know of the pending litigation involving defamatory comments or slanderous videos on their website. We let them know that it would be in their best interests to remove the defaming comments or videos or they will be named as a contributing party in the litigation. Often, website providers cooperate in removing the defamatory remarks from their site in an effort to avoid litigation.
Contact Our California Internet Defamation Lawyers
For more information about fighting back against slander and libel, contact us to meet with an experienced California Internet defamation attorney. We have successfully fought back to have thousands of defamatory posts removed for our corporate and individual clients in recent years. We know the right steps to take in pursuing your legal rights.
