Murphy Crantford Meehan
“Even after my own mother got into an auto accident, they have helped us both successfully move forward with our lives, I can seriously call them family.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Charleston, SC
24 firms listed · 21 in Charleston · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Steinberg Law Firm
“Taylor made this process so easy, all I did was talk to him on the phone and told him what had happened, finished my physical therapy, and once that was complete he had access to everything and went to work.”
O'Reilly Law Firm
“O'Reilly & the whole firm very professional, knows their way into your heart which means in so many words we're a team highly recommend for anything that as just a law firm but as a family”
Henderson & Henderson
“The initial phone call and meeting was the biggest help, because this was a huge decision and transition and having Wesley lay out a game plan for everything was extremely helpful.”
Duffy Law Firm
“Friendly staff, reasonable pricing for Charleston area, and very competent attorneys, not to mention, Duffy is a Spanish speaker, so he's able to handle clients other firms cannot.”
Clawson Fargnoli Utsey
“The staff and attorneys at Clawson Fargnoli Utsey break down the legal system in a way to make the process quick, simple, and easy for anyone to understand.”
The 24 firms listed for Charleston, SC take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Charleston, SC
21 of the 24 firms we list are based in Charleston; the other 3 serve Charleston from North Charleston (9 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 903 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), car accidents (3), criminal defense (3), dog bites (3) and defamation (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Which defamation firms listed for Charleston describe their media work online?
All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.
Kulp & Elliott - Attorneys at Law
“Everything went as he predicted at that first meeting and i never had to do a thing they handled it all to the letter, and they were always easy to contact , quick to help educate me on the process.”
Falls Legal
“I contact Legal Falls, LLC, signature, and I speak from e-mails, with Attorney Scott Fall, whom I advise very well, I am very satisfied with their orientation.”
Brett M Ehman Attorney at Law
“I had a life situation that was frustrating and overwhelming but the work of Brett Ehman relieved those feelings as well as gave me what I believe to be justice and all the while it was hassle free and I was kept informed.”
Rosen Hagood
“Not only was Chip very empathetic and much easier to work with than our original attorney, what we ended up settling for was over five times the amount that our original attorney had told us we could expect as a maximum.”
Allen Law
“He has helped me to restore my faith in the judicial system because I know there are attorneys such as he with integrity and superb work ethics that will assist their clients in getting justice.”
Gatgounis Law & Consulting Firm
“Gatgounis has more energy and drive than anyone I've ever met - it also takes a special kind of lawyer to calm you and bring peace during the difficult times of needing a lawyer.”
Leffew Law Firm
“After quite a while of fighting for me, and comforting me through the deposition, and court, and the continued harassment I was receiving at work, he was able to get me compensation beyond my expectations and I would 10/10 bring any further cases I n...”
Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early
“They take time to answer all your questions; you truly feel cared for and comforted in knowing that you have a great team of professionals working diligently to help you.”
Ellis Roberts Law
“I refer clients to him for personal injury cases without hesitation because I know he will treat them right.”
Law Office Of David C. Dick
Smith Cox & Associates
“Great real estate lawyer's”
Hayes Law Firm
“They are very responsive and professional, and they care about their clients.”
Duffy & Young
George Law Firm
“They were great👍.”
Grimball & Cabaniss
Clement Rivers
“I first engaged this firm in 2007 after my father suffered a serious stoke in the middle of the transition from his house of 20 years to a retirement community that had a complicated "unconventional" trust agreement.”
Copeland, Stair Valz & Lovell
Deantonio Law Firm
“Outstanding service, professional,”
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