Defamation
We defend professionals against false allegations and libel that threaten their career or character. We work to correct the record and mitigate the damage caused by public or private attacks on your reputation.
Defamation
Service Areas
We handle Defamation matters across all of Texas and Arizona
The Reality
A lie travels faster than the truth.
In the digital age, a professional reputation built over decades can be dismantled in days. Whether it is a vindictive online campaign, a competitor spreading falsehoods, or a coordinated attack on social media, the damage is real—and often financial.
We understand that defamation can destroy livelihoods. We act quickly to stop the spread of false information and hold perpetrators accountable.
Scope of Intervention (What We Do)
Professional Libel & Slander
We represent physicians, business owners, and public figures who have been targeted by false statements that harm their professional standing. We work to secure retractions and pursue damages for lost income.
First Amendment & Free Speech Defense
We represent individuals, whistleblowers, and critics who are being threatened with defamation lawsuits solely to intimidate them and suppress their voice. We work to shield clients from weaponized litigation and vigorously defend their right to speak the truth without fear of retribution.
Pre-Litigation Cease & Desist
We draft authoritative Cease & Desist demands that inform opposing parties that their actions will have serious legal consequences.
The Law Firm of Octavia LaVon Martinez PLLC
"AMAZING!!!! Octavia is highly professional, efficient, and thorough. She is extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent advice on several complex defamation and libel cases. Her support was invaluable, and I truly felt like more than just a case number. I can't recommend Octavia enough for her genuine dedication."
Nicole
Texas
Our Strategy
Silence the Noise.
Defamation cases are nuanced. To win, we must prove that the statement was false, published to a third party, and caused you actual harm.
Evidence Collection: We preserve digital footprints, screenshots, and witness statements before they are deleted.
Damage Assessment: We work to quantify the financial impact of the lies on your practice or business.
Litigation: If a retraction is not issued, we file suit to clear your name in a court of law.
Corrective Counsel
Has your case stalled?
We frequently inherit cases from attorneys who are unable to handle the complexity.
If your current counsel is failing to communicate, missing deadlines, or allowing the opposition to seize the momentum, you need corrective counsel.
We conduct an audit of your case, identify where the strategy is failing, and move immediately to rectify the errors.
Do not let a passive attorney cost you your outcome.