Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Raleigh, NC

24 firms listed · 21 in Raleigh · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Miller Law Group

Miller Law Group

(46)
  • Questions
  • Fair
  • Family Law
“Courtesy, respect, honesty, compassionate, determination, thoroughness, detail oriented, patient, and helpful, are just some qualities that this law group possess.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
BBB Rating: A+
2424 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
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Capital City Law

Capital City Law

(47)
  • Team
  • Property
  • The Future
“Based on the experience I had, which was my first time dealing with them, I would not hesitate to call on them again when/if I needed some help with any real estate issues.”
In Business Since 2017
BBB Rating: A+
116 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
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Maginnis Howard

Maginnis Howard

(46)
  • Law Firm
  • Insurance Company
  • Injury
“I had the pleasure of being represented by Maginnis Howard Law, with Karl Gwaltney as the lead on my case for several years on a complicated class action.”
In Business Since 2007
BBB Rating: A+
7706 Six Forks Rd Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
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O'Malley Tunstall

O'Malley Tunstall

(48)
  • Case
  • People
  • Information
“For over 2 years I was getting the run around filing for disability- incorrect phone numbers, mis- addressed return envelopes- it was very stressful, causing unnecessary stress and anxiety.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
Emergency Services
8300 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 108, Raleigh, NC
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Hemmings & Stevens

Hemmings & Stevens

(19)
“Hemmings office I felt a sense of caring and professional honesty along with a high degree of integrity and those are the characteristics we look for when we need help in the legal field.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
BBB Rating: A+
5540 McNeely Dr # 202, Raleigh, NC
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Whitley Law Firm

Whitley Law Firm

(44)
  • Work
  • Manager
  • Legal Representation
“Amazing good job by Bonita she was very patience very experience if you call her and leave a message she always called back thank you again for everything”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
Emergency Services
1000 Social St Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
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The 24 firms listed for Raleigh, NC 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: Raleigh, NC

21 of the 24 firms we list are based in Raleigh; the other 3 serve Raleigh from Garner (10 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,390 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "attention to detail" and "expertise". 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 (4), motorcycle accidents (3), truck accidents (3), wrongful death (3) and automobile accidents (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are 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 Raleigh 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.

Vann Attorneys

Vann Attorneys

(24)
  • Legal Matter
  • Advice
  • Call
“He was completely down to earth and genuine; giving the impression of someone with great character; the type of person who I would want to represent me if I ever needed counsel.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Family Business
In Business Since 1996
BBB Rating: A+
1720 Hillsborough St #200, Raleigh, NC
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Eldreth Law Firm

Eldreth Law Firm

(47)
  • Team
  • Informative
  • Matters
“I worked with Klish & Eldreth on a trademark infringement case and they were able to get the resolution that we hoped for without going to cost and at an extremely affordable rate.”
In Business Since 2019
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
115 S St Mary's St # C, Raleigh, NC
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Jernigan Law Firm

Jernigan Law Firm

(19)
  • Inquiry
  • Workers Comp
  • Communication
“I was referred to the Jernigan Law Firm to handle my Worker's Compensation Case by multiple attorneys/legal professionals who stated that Leonard Jernigan and Kristina Thompson were the definitive/expert Worker's Comp Lawyers in North Carolina.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1985
BBB Rating: A+
3622 Haworth Dr, Raleigh, NC
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Law Offices of John M. Kirby

Law Offices of John M. Kirby

(20)
  • Insurance
  • Money
  • Understanding
“Then about two months before the deadline, she called with a ridiculously low offer from the insurance company, and when I told her it was not acceptable, she dumped me.”
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A+
4801 Glenwood Ave Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
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Joshua Macnamara, Attorney

Joshua Macnamara, Attorney

(42)
  • Knowledge
  • Sound
  • Communication
“He took the time to understand the situation at hand and advocated for my wife and I and ensured we had the support needed during this unfortunate circumstance.”
In Business Since 2021
3915 Beryl Rd Suite 130, Raleigh, NC
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White & Stradley

White & Stradley

(1)
“Excellent law firm”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1997
BBB Rating: A+
3105 Charles B Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC
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North Raleigh Law

North Raleigh Law

(18)
  • Advice
  • Results
  • Interests
“We recently had the pleasure of utilizing the knowledge and skills of Robert (Bob) Morton in reviewing a legal agreement to ensure it was prepared accordingly for its intended purpose.”
In Business Since 2005
2900 Spring Forest Rd #103a, Raleigh, NC
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Smith Anderson

Smith Anderson

(5)
“These folks seem to be really sharp lawyers”
In Business Since 1996
Wells Fargo Capitol Center, 150 Fayetteville St # 2300 Building, Raleigh, NC
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Austin Law Firm

Austin Law Firm

(1)
“His staff is very friendly and helpful as well.”
In Business Since 2008
19 W Hargett St UNIT 512, Raleigh, NC
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The McDougal Law Firm

The McDougal Law Firm

In Business Since 2020
3737 Glenwood Ave Suite 170, Raleigh, NC
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Manning, Fulton & Skinner

Manning, Fulton & Skinner

(3)
“They were helpful and knowledgeable about my family situation.”
In Business Since 2002
Family Business
3605 Glenwood Ave # 500, Raleigh, NC
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La Mantia & Marsilio

La Mantia & Marsilio

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
BBB Rating: A+
8341 Bandford Way, Raleigh, NC
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Roth Law Group

Roth Law Group

(5)
“Our firm finds the Roth group invaluable, professional and high quality.”
In Business Since 2005
127 W Hargett St # 100, Raleigh, NC
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Midtown Legal Group

Midtown Legal Group

(4)
“I am definitely going back to handle our wills and an estate trust as this is (believe it or not, but you should believe me) a very, very good legal group that is trustworthy, relatable, and reliable.”
In Business Since 2015
4084 Barrett Dr, Raleigh, NC
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Law Offices of Mikael R. Gross

Law Offices of Mikael R. Gross

(1)
“The best of the best!”
In Business Since 2013
Licensed
1501 Ramson Ct, Raleigh, NC
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Terence E. McEnally Law

Terence E. McEnally Law

(16)
  • Labor
  • Team
  • Efficient
“Excellent service, I am truly grateful for helping me resolve my case so satisfactorily, congratulations to the entire work team and especially Miss Laura, I recommend the Terence E.”
In Business Since 2020
Garner, NC · 10 mi from Raleigh
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Walker Kiger

Walker Kiger

(48)
  • Needs
  • Communicative
  • Future
“We used Korey Kiger from Walker Kiger for a real estate purchase where there were no real estate agents, so I really leaned on him to make sure I didn't miss anything.”
In Business Since 2021
Free Initial Consultation
Garner, NC · 10 mi from Raleigh
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Mast Law Firm

Mast Law Firm

(30)
  • Attention
  • Legal Services
  • Paralegal
“Communications skills are something you might worry about when working with a Law Firm, but Ron has called us nights and weekends as he works through all of our issues!”
In Business Since 1966
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Garner, NC · 10 mi from Raleigh
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