It's a given that business owners know the value of word-of-mouth recommendations. They can suffer significant harm when a third party makes false statements damaging the business owner's reputation. False statements may qualify as defamation of character.
If you have with suffered damage to your business reputation, an libel attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can talk to you about pursuing litigation.
Contact Attorney Jeff Martin today for a free consultation. Do not delay seeking legal assistance. The statute of limitations restricts the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. Your legal rights may be in jeopardy if you delay. You may be entitled to compensation, but a damage to business reputation lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. It's important to take action sooner than later while witnesses' memories are fresh and evidence remains intact.
In general, proof is required in defamation of character cases. A business owner pursuing a case needs to show that false and defamatory statements were made in such a way as to cause harm. If the statements made are especially extreme, those statements may be considered inherently harmful.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced defamation of character attorney can help if you have experienced libel or damage to your business reputation. Contact us. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
