Defamation

Reputation is one of a person’s most valuable assets, and false statements can cause lasting professional and personal harm. Parker Pohl represents individuals and businesses in defamation cases involving libel and slander arising from many contexts - workplace disputes, multimedia and visual content, social media, anonymous online attacks, and coordinated smear campaigns.

Defamation claims can present distinct and layered challenges when the false meaning is conveyed not through explicit statements alone, but through editorial choices, visual or linguistic juxtaposition, and selective omission. Parker Pohl has successfully litigated matters presenting precisely these challenges, developing expertise in the doctrines governing defamation by implication, mixed opinion, qualified privilege, and New York’s anti-SLAPP statute.

We represent both plaintiffs and defendants. For clients whose reputations have been damaged by false statements, we pursue aggressive, targeted litigation strategies. For clients facing defamation claims, we bring the same rigor to their defense, including early-stage motions to dismiss when plaintiffs overreach.