Practice Area
Defamation
Defamation is a false statement of fact about a person or business, published to a third party, that damages their reputation. It comes in two forms: slander (spoken) and libel (written) — including false reviews posted on sites like Yelp or TripAdvisor.
Brian Pascale launched Defamation Advocate in 2017 to help individuals and businesses affected by slander, libel, and false online reviews find legal counsel, and defamation remains one of Pascale Law's core practice areas today. New York's statute of limitations for defamation is short, so timing matters.
- Slander & libel
- False online business reviews
- Defamation per se
- Trade libel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is defamation per se?
A category of defamation — spoken or written — considered so damaging that harm is presumed without separate proof, limited to specific categories under New York law.
Is truth a defense?
Yes. Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim in New York.
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