The dissemination of false information is one of the most common forms of modern defamation. It may appear in media publications, social-media posts, reviews, comments, interviews, or even internal corporate documents. The consequences often extend far beyond moral harm: reputational damage, financial losses, deteriorated business relationships, disruption of business processes, and significant negative impact on a person’s social or professional standing.
Legal remedies in this category of cases allow the injured party to demand the retraction of false statements, removal of harmful content, compensation for moral and material damages, as well as holding the responsible persons liable. At the same time, the effectiveness of protection depends on the speed of response, proper evidence collection, analysis of the legal nature of the disseminated information, and a well-structured defence strategy. This is why the involvement of a lawyer in defamation cases is essential.
Timely defence is the fastest way to restore justice and protect your reputation.
Contact usDefamation cases belong to one of the most complex categories of civil disputes, as they require a simultaneous analysis of the content of the disseminated information, the manner in which it was made public, the motives of the disseminator, and the actual consequences for the injured party. Any inaccurate wording, factual error, or emotional assessment may be classified as false information that violates personal non-property rights.
In practice, a significant share of such disputes arises from publications in the media, social networks, messengers, public statements, or negative reviews that cause reputational harm. These messages are often disseminated anonymously or through fake accounts, which is why identifying the source of the information requires the use of specialised legal tools and a properly structured evidentiary base.
A lawyer handling cases on the protection of honour, dignity, and business reputation analyses every element of the published statement: whether the information is a factual assertion or a value judgment, whether it has public significance, and whether there is a causal link to the damage suffered. In most cases, the matter requires the involvement of linguistic or psychological experts who help determine the content, tone, context, and potential impact of the disseminated information. It is this comprehensive assessment of all factors that determines the outcome of the case - retraction, removal of the information, compensation for damages, and holding the responsible parties liable.
Professional legal support makes it possible to promptly gather evidence, properly document the fact of disseminating false information, identify the rightful defendant, and prepare a demand for retraction or a statement of claim. The sooner a lawyer becomes involved in the case, the higher the chances of preventing further harm and restoring reputation.
The lawyer’s fee is an important aspect and is usually determined individually for each specific case. This is influenced by a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:
Therefore, a lawyer’s fee is flexible and determined individually in each specific case, and is usually discussed during the initial consultation with the client.