Every person has the right to his or her good name.
That right is protected. Talk to us today about securing the best claim for your case.
There is a fine line between freedom of speech and publishing one’s opinions in such a way that negatively affects a person’s reputation.
The Defamation Act defines a defamatory statement as one that tends to injure a person’s reputation in the eyes of reasonable members of society. It can occur where a statement is published online or offline and can be extended to publication on radio, the internet, and television.
If you feel that your good name has been damaged in the eyes of others and that it has had a quantifiable impact contact us. We will give you our opinion on whether your claim will be successful, the procedures involved and the time lines you can expect.
There is a process to every defamation/libel claim and we will walk you through every step so that you understand what is happening at every point. It can be a very difficult time so we will try to make it as easy as we can for you.
Let’s start here with the things you need to start your claim.
13 things you will need for your claim:
A copy of the article or post
Where and when the article was printed or posted
Who posted or printed it?
Who composed it?
What is your relationship to the author of the article/post?
Where was the article or post written/composed?
Why (in your own words) is it harmful or defamatory?
Who else read or saw the article/post?
In what context was it written? Why was it written?
Did you notify the author?
Did you ask for a retraction?
Did you ask for an apology?
What was their response?
To ensure your claim does not expire, make an appointment today or fill out our enquiry form and we will advise you on your next steps.
Why Choose Kelly Colfer When You Get Hurt
We can meet you virtually or in person
Covid restrictions are changing all the time. No matter what they are we will always provide you with the safest and most efficient way of working together. We are familiar with multiple ways of interacting, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom. We will work with whatever makes you most comfortable.
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We’ll provide you with clear and transparent pricing in advance – so you can be confident on what you’ll be paying, and what you’re getting for your money.
Where a case becomes unexpectedly complex, we’ll flag this with you immediately – so there’s never any nasty surprises!
Professional and Experienced
Kelly Colfer Son & Poyntz has been offering legal services in the South East since 1872. It's owned and operated by Solicitor Declan Joyce. With a staff that has more than 60 years of combined experience, it's one of the most trusted legal firms in Wexford.
