Los Angeles Internet Defamation Lawyer
While the Web has many benefits, it has unleashed a rash of defamatory content. Many businesses and individuals sustain anonymous attacks on their reputation and good will due to this activity. As an Internet lawyer in Los Angeles, I can offer you unique insights and strategy to help combat defamatory attacks on your reputation.
Defamatory content on the Internet can range from an ex-wife who posts lies about her husband on a blog to an anonymous person who posts false information about your company on a message board.
In some cases, a strongly worded letter will convince the Web site owner to remove the defaming content voluntarily. Unfortunately, sometimes a defamation lawsuit is necessary to protect your reputation. I am one of the few lawyers in the Los Angeles area practicing in the areas of Internet law and defamation who can see your case all the way through to trial.
Defamation by Anonymous Message Posters
One of biggest barriers to Internet defamation claims is the ability of people to post messages using anonymous e-mail addresses or screen names. As your lawyer, I can help you file a John Doe lawsuit and use the legal process to subpoena the Internet service provider for information they have about the anonymous poster making defamatory comments on websites and message boards.
Reputation Management on the Web
Protecting your reputation from new threats may require new tactics, especially when Web pages posting defamatory comments about you rise to first, second or third in Google rankings for your name. Many businesses are greatly harmed by such postings and feel powerless to combat such unfounded reputation attacks. Existing laws may be inadequate or ineffective in combating this new phenomenon. In some cases, I can work with computer experts who use SEO techniques to lower the rankings of the defamatory content or use forensic computer techniques to track and locate those attacking your reputation. Additionally, I can utilize tested strategies to put pressure upon the website hosting the defamatory content to voluntarily remove such content.
For more information about Internet defamation: Contact me, Los Angeles attorney Erik Syverson, today to discuss your case.
