Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Manhattan Beach, CA
15 firms listed · 7 in Manhattan Beach · 4 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
McLachlan Law
Law Offices of Mark R. Leeds
Gammill Law
Taylor & Ring
Law Offices of Scott Dinsmore
The 15 firms listed for Manhattan Beach, CA 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: Manhattan Beach, CA
7 of the 15 firms we list are based in Manhattan Beach; the other 8 serve Manhattan Beach from Redondo Beach (3 mi), Long Beach (15 mi) and Hermosa Beach (1 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 324 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "understanding". 4 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 91 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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 Manhattan Beach describe their media work online?
All 15 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.