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Defamation is a complex area of law involving difficult problems that require knowledgeable and experienced legal counsel to properly address. Potential exposures may be minor to massive and may occur in various situations in a variety of media.
While most other legal disputes end up in the courtroom, Whitelaw Twining’s Defamation Group recognizes that defamation problems are unique and require unique solutions. Our lawyers are committed to exploring both traditional and innovative approaches to resolve our clients’ defamation matters in the most effective way.
Whitelaw Twining’s Defamation Group assists a variety of clients including:
When necessary we are prepared to litigate, but in the world of defamation litigation we recognize that rarely are there any winners. The complexity, fact-specific nature and strong personalities inherent to defamation disputes make it a particularly costly and time consuming process, a process whose costs are not just financial but also personal and professional.
In view of the aforementioned costs, both financial and non-financial, we advocate and advise our clients on the best practices to deal with defamation problems, including:
Whitelaw Twining’s Defamation Group has extensive experience in mediations and other alternate dispute resolutions which we can call on to achieve the best results for our clients. In addition, we recognize and counsel our clients on the various damage control measures which are unique to defamation law, such as clarifications, retractions and apologies. We assist our clients in formulating the most appropriate response to a given defamation dispute.