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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
“Neat and has professional security staff.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers near Manhattan, NY
1 of these firms is based in Manhattan; the others serve Manhattan from towns including New York (7 mi), Queens (9 mi) and Bronx (7 mi).
16 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Outten & Golden
- Negotiate
- Contract
- Result
“She gave me a sense of being seen and understood at a time when I felt like the world was against me and I needed a strong but caring friend in my corner.”
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Michael Manoussos & Co
- Paralegal
- Phone
- Law Firm
“Michael manoussos is the best accident lawyer In the world, the service I received was excellent, efficient and Michael did everything he had to do with my case and more.”
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Car Accident Lawyer - Yampaglia Law
- Case
- Sound
- Company
“I am satisfied with this accident law firm since they really had a very formal treatment with me, especially Ronald Peralta, he was magnificent and made this case handled perfectly.”
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Frekhtman & Associates
- Conversation
- Skills
- Expertise
“I am a firm believer , people are the key to a success business , and this firm , it's very transparent, most importantly they believe in communication, and they follow up with you every time you needed it”
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Rosenblum Law
- Driving
- Job
- Insurance
“To get these tickets dismissed in NYC is almost impossible, I didn't give it much hopes but tried my luck, they proved to remove both tickets without any points or $$$.”
The 24 firms listed for Manhattan, NY 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, NY
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,912 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (71%) and responsiveness (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "understanding". 16 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are car accidents (8), motorcycle accidents (7), truck accidents (7), construction accidents (6) and pedestrian accidents (5). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 16 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 17 offer a free initial consultation and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; all 24 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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 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.
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Meirowitz & Wasserberg Mesothelioma & Accident Injury Lawyers
- Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Stress
“From the initial consultation to the final settlement, they navigated the intricate legal procedures with precision, ensuring that no detail was overlooked.”
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Davis, Saperstein & Salomon
- Hands
- Confidence
- Work
“It's been close to two years (May 2022-January 2024) since I've been working with the attorney, Manuel Sameiro, along with his paralegal, Nicole Paolantonio, who are with the law firm of Davis, Saperstein and Salomon in Teaneck, New Jersey.”
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Corash & Hollender
- Information
- Understanding
- Meeting
“Mr hollender spent a lot of time explaining in detail i was awestruck with his knowledge and patience thank you so much all the best to you and your staff rob gallo”
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Joseph & Norinsberg
- Understand
- Communication
- Case
“They were very professional always responded to to my phone calls and explained any thing that I quite didn't understand they really went to bat for me”
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The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff
- Radio
- Construction Worker
- Knee
“They help me settle my case and I didn't had to do or stress about anything they had it handle and if I had any questions or concerns they will answer them and explain everything to me”
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Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys at Law
- Attention
- Criminal Attorney
- Knowledge
“If you are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated attorney who will fight for your rights and ensure that you get the results you deserve, I highly recommend Dave or anyone at Fusco & Macaluso.”
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The Platta Law Firm
- Paralegals
- Neck
- Honest
“I was involved in a demolition accident in New York City when a roof collapsed beneath me and I sustained injuries all over my body, so painful everywhere.”
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The Law Offices of Darren T. Moore
- Understanding
- Job
- Case
“Soon after sending the first papers and proofs I had, I was directed to my first doctors appointments, I had a very successful knee surgery, pain management injections on my neck vertebrae, and lots of physiotherapy (which I still have).”
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The Orlow Firm
- Case
- Words
- Settlement
“They were very knowledgeable about my situation very caring very informative I was very comfortable with them because kept me informed every step of the way.”
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Granovsky & Sundaresh
- Employment Agreement
- Insight
- Severance Package
“I needed guidance on a somewhat tricky issue, on a pretty tight deadline, and everyone at Granovsky & Sundaresh PLLC were prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable in helping me.”
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Mark E. Seitelman Law Offices - Accident & Injury Attorneys
- Case
- Interest
- Results
“Seitelman lawoffice because they helped me in a very difficult time thanks to him and his team I got a good compensation thanks to that great work I recommend him thank you Mark E.”
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Morelli Law Firm
- Questions
- Understanding
- Need
“In a world where legal representation can often feel cold and distant, the Moreli Law Firm, and particularly Michael and Sara, provide a beacon of warmth, professionalism, and understanding”
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Law Office of Vincent P. White
- Communication
- Employee
- Information
“Losing your employment out of no fault of your own, or your employer's is really hard, but NYC JOB Attorney Law Firm helped ease the process & make it as painless as possible”
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The Law Offices of Thomas J. Lavin
- Knowledge
- Confident
- Matters
“I highly recommend this law firm, I dealt with them with my accident case for a while when I fell down a flight of steps at my residence , they are great Lavin was right by my bed side 1 day later .”
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The Law Offices of George Poulos
- Money
- Patient
- Insurance Company
“I felt very well represented not only because you always demonstrated your knowledge of the case but also because you represented me in my language and always understood and kept me informed of each process.”
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Jae Lee Law
- Call
- Understand
- Satisfaction
“Irena my specialist from this Law office made all process so quick and efficient, I had everything finished within a month and received compensation what I was in title for.”
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Stillman Legal.
- Law Firm
- Acknowledgement
- Communication
“From the first contact to the resolution of my employment case, my attorney demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, skill, and dedication.”
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Gana Weinstein
- Job
- Broker
- Securities
“They set expectations regarding the process and timelines appropriately, listened empathetically, answered questions thoroughly, and made the mediation prep and process fairly painless for us.”
Defamation and First Amendment Litigation Services in Manhattan, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1249
Maximum cost
$11859
National Average
$2497
Avg Per Hour Rates
$375
$1873
$3121
Average price range is based on 305 cost profiles
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