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Has someone made up a false statement about you? In such a situation, you might have a libel case. Libel is a permanent kind of defamation, when someone is falsely accused of something in words.

Centurion Law Firm has represented businesses that have claimed defamation or commercial disapproval, as well as people who have had their personal and professional lives damaged by statements made by others over the years.

Our attorneys can handle libel cases strategically, which involve making false statements in writing on print, online, and social media platforms, and slander cases, which involve making false statements by word about the character of another.

Our skilled libel attorneys in New York, who have over 37 years of combined experience, have tried cases involving libel, slander, and commercial disparagement before administrative bodies and arbitration panels in addition to courts. We know about the cost, time, and effort involved in litigation, so whenever possible, we resolve disputes through active negotiation with the other side or by using alternative dispute resolution procedures.

There are various defenses you may use if you face the charge of libel. Among these defenses are:

• The claim of being true: This is the strongest defense against a libel claim if the statement proves to be accurate.
• Showing that the remark was an opinion: This is another powerful defense if the defendant can demonstrate that the statement was made as an opinion rather than as fact. Saying “I feel this is true” in an article, as opposed to “this is true,” is one example.
• The statement does not harm the victim: The person making the defamatory statement might not face libel charges if they were unaware that the statement was disparaging or if they were unaware that it even existed. On the other hand, this oversight might result in a negligence lawsuit if a lack of reasonable care caused it.
• Proving that the victim accepted the statement: For instance, if two famous people decide to spread false information about one another to create fake rivalry and spark public curiosity. In this instance, the other celebrity has a strong defense against a libel allegation if they both agree to a statement and it results in one losing a sponsorship deal.

In the modern age of the Internet, people frequently use Google to find a professional before making a new product purchase. Additionally, this type of behavior exists in the business field. For executives, privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and financial services specialists, Google search results serve as a business card.

Defamatory remarks frequently rank higher in Google search results than press releases, company websites, and even positive reviews. Customers check the bottom of Google search results for more detailed information about a company or product, thus paying attention to the previous negative reviews.

Centurion is an expert in managing an individual’s online reputation for professionals, executives, and small to medium-sized businesses. Every year, our legal team handles numerous cases involving internet libel and is skilled at battling defamatory online content.

We have the best libel lawyers in NYC who specialize in defending corporate clients harmed by online business defamation in the following cases:

• Libel: A written statement of false information that harms a person or company financially.
• Libel per se: It is a libel that is libelous on its face and doesn’t need an explanation. Libel, by definition, permits the recovery of general damages; actual monetary damages are not necessary to be proven. This is essential because demonstrating actual financial harm, like lost sales, is often the most difficult component of business libel cases.
• Slander: Slander and libel are similar, but slander is spoken rather than written.