Lewis & Lin's attorneys are at the forefront of defamation and First Amendment law.
Lewis & Lin's defamation law practice focuses on the needs of individuals and businesses concerned about their reputation, particularly on the internet. We have extensive knowledge in the legal issues affecting the internet services industry, as well as in-depth experience representing companies and people with sophisticated internet presences. We represent our clients in the areas of defamation, libel and slander, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, and invasion of privacy. We often practice in the context of products and services delivered online, where many issues remain unsettled. We are on the forefront of the constantly evolving area of internet and defamation law, and are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services for our clients.
What We've Achieved
- Removed a Blogger site defaming a large real estate investment company and its founder.
- Taken down impostor Facebook pages and other fake social media accounts.
- Obtained a federal court judgment of $242,000 against a blogger falsely stating our client “embezzled” funds.
- Removed false reviews posted by unsatisfied customers, disgruntled employees and competing businesses.
- Identified anonymous perpetrators of false email attacks.
- Awarded transfer of cybersquatted web domains containing clients’ personal and business names.
- Removed client photos and writings on the basis of copyright infringement.