Business law and defamation
A skilled litigator protecting your business and your good name
I fight for clients facing a threat to the health of their business, and for people whose reputations have been harmed by someone else's false statements.
Business disputes
Don't let a litigated dispute damage your business
No business owner wants to endure the stress, expense or uncertainty of going to court. But if you are in a dispute with a vendor, customer, business partner or another party, litigation is sometimes the only option.
I understand how important it is to protect the business you've worked so hard to build. I seek efficient, cost-effective resolutions, prioritizing negotiation and settlement strategies designed to avoid trial. If those fail, or the other party refuses to participate, I will not hesitate to take your case to court.
Pennsylvania defamation basics
What a defamation claim requires
Free speech is one of our most important rights, but it has limits. Defamation covers false statements that harm a person's reputation, spoken (slander) or published (libel). Because the law strongly protects speech, the burden of proof is high, and higher still for public figures.
A false statement of fact
Someone made false statements about you. Opinions do not count.
The statement became public
It was communicated to others beyond you and the person who made it.
Real reputational harm
You suffered damage to your reputation as a result of the statements.
You work with Virginia. Only Virginia.
ViKing Law is a boutique firm by design. Virginia personally reviews every case before agreeing to take it on, and she limits her caseload so each client gets her full attention. There are no case managers or junior associates between you and your attorney. When you call, she is the person who calls you back.
Common questions
Can I sue over a negative online review?
An honest opinion, even a harsh one, is generally protected. A false statement of fact that damages your reputation may be actionable. Every situation is different, so the best first step is a consultation to review exactly what was said and where.
What can I recover in a defamation case?
If you suffered serious damage to your reputation because of false statements, you have the right to seek compensation in the civil justice system and to hold the at-fault party accountable for reckless or malicious communications.
Do business disputes always end up in court?
No. I prioritize negotiation and settlement where they serve your interests, and I am fully prepared to litigate when they do not.
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