Defamation & Reputation Management

False allegations can dismantle years of work building trust. When your name or your brand is under attack, reputational harms can damage your economic interests, your social standing, and your mental health. You do not have to take it lying down, and we will stand with you from the first cease-and-desist letter to the final vindication of your image.

Knowledgeable & Experienced Crisis Counsel

Protecting your reputation requires nuanced tactics—the Streisand effect is the victim's enemy, and inexperienced counsel can inadvertently make things worse. Our team, including experienced practitioners Cody Coll and Caroline Merideth, brings a focused approach to counter false narratives and contain exposure. We deploy a holistic strategy that combines public relations, media management, and litigation to protect and restore what matters most.

Reputation should be built on facts, not someone else's narrative. We ensure the facts are heard and the truth carries weight.

Alexander M. Dvorscak, Partner

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When the margin for error is zero, we provide the sophisticated, tactical, and zealous representation necessary to navigate risks to your business and your legacy.

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Defamation & Reputation Management

Knowledgeable & Experienced Crisis Counsel

Immediate Damage Control

False claims move fast, but so do we. Our first step is to assess the immediate impact and identify the points of origin. We then move to contain the spread, preventing further harm to your standing or business interests.

Legal Recourse & Pressure

When words cross the line into defamation, legal action is often the only path to a remedy. We evaluate claims for libel and slander, and build a case to compel retractions, remove content, or pursue damages.

Long-Term Stability

Beyond immediate disputes, we establish controls that limit future exposure. This includes advising on communication strategies and legal frameworks to reinforce your reputation against ongoing threats.

Reputation should be built on facts, not someone else's narrative. We ensure the facts are heard and the truth carries weight.

Alexander M. Dvorscak, Partner

Core Competencies.

Reputation disputes move simultaneously on two tracks: the legal record and the public story forming around it. These competencies focus on the claims and speech protections that matter when false statements start hardening into leverage.

Retraction demands.
Cease and desist letters.
Public and media relations.
Anti-SLAPP and TCPA motion practice.
Suits for damages and injunctive relief.
Crisis management and emergency litigation.

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Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Insolvency
Stone Hilton advises companies, boards of directors, lenders, investors, sponsors, creditors, debtors, trustees and other stakeholders in financially distressed situations, restructurings, insolvency proceedings and bankruptcy-related matters.
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Stone Hilton advises public and private companies, founders, entrepreneurs, boards of directors, investors and financial sponsors on the full range of corporate matters that shape a business’s growth, ownership and strategic direction.
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Finance & Financial Markets
Stone Hilton advises lenders, borrowers, sponsors, investment funds, financial institutions and emerging companies throughout the full life cycle of a financing. We structure and execute complex credit transactions, develop innovative capital solutions and help clients manage the legal, commercial and regulatory risks associated with deploying capital.
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Government Relations & Lobbying
When your interests meet the weight of government, clear counsel makes the difference. We bring a focused approach to manage the pressure and guide your position to a favorable outcome.
Learn More
Investment Disputes, Special Situations, & Funds
Investment disputes and special situations demand a clear-eyed assessment of risk and a precise plan for resolution. Contact us to discuss your matter.
Learn More
High-Stakes Civil Litigation
Civil disputes drain capital and distract leadership. Whether you are prepared to bet the farm or if your legacy is under attack, Stone Hilton's breadth of experience will come to bear for you across a spectrum of legal challenges.
Learn More
Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, & White Collar
The stakes are high. Get clarity and a plan from counsel who understand how to counter government pressure and close the matter.
Learn More
Emergency Litigation & Crisis Management
In moments of urgent need, you require counsel who can bring order to chaos and restore stability. We stand ready to help you manage the unexpected and move toward resolution.
Learn More
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From advising on trial strategy to interlocutory matters to seeking relief in the Supreme Court, our appellate practitioners are capable, experienced, and aggressive. The verdict is rarely the end; be ready for the next phase.
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