Defamation: Know Your Rights

Defamation generally can be defined as oral or written falsehoods that are damaging to a reputation. Oral (spoken) defamation is called slander, and written defamation is called libel. As defamation is no longer a criminal action, all defamation claims are pursued in civil court. 


Defamation claims are on the rise. Why? Social media particularly has made it easier to defame, but other online platforms also contribute to the increase in libelous claims. Courts must balance the weight of one person’s right to free speech with another’s right not to be subject to defamation. 


Understanding the line between the two is why you need an attorney. Call Campbell Perry Law at (614) 558-0125 to see if your defamation claim merits a cause of civil action.

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Defamation: Know Your Rights

Defamation generally can be defined as oral or written falsehoods that are damaging to a reputation. Oral (spoken) defamation is called slander, and written defamation is called libel. As defamation is no longer a criminal action, all defamation claims are pursued in civil court. 


Defamation claims are on the rise. Why? Social media particularly has made it easier to defame, but other online platforms also contribute to the increase in libelous claims. Courts must balance the weight of one person’s right to free speech with another’s right not to be subject to defamation. 


Understanding the line between the two is why you need an attorney. Call Campbell Perry Law at (614) 558-0125 to see if your defamation claim merits a cause of civil action.

Call for a FREE Consultation!

WHEN IS DEFAMATION WORTH PURSUING? 

It takes a lifetime to establish a reputation, but only minutes to ruin one. If you feel you have a defamation claim, pay attention to these elements:



  1. Is the statement false?
  2. Is the statement published?
  3. Is the statement directed at a public or private figure?
  4. Without physical injury, how are the damages calculated?
  5. How long has it been since the statement in question was said or published?

Not all untrue communications are actionable. Call Campbell Perry today to see if your defamation claim merits civil pursuit.