Online Defamation and Bullying: Protecting Your Reputation and Your Rights

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Online Defamation and Bullying: Protecting Your Reputation and Your Rights

In today’s digital world, news—both true and false—spreads instantly. A single social media post, review, or comment can reach thousands of people in seconds. While the internet has given us more ways to connect, it has also made it easier for individuals to cause serious harm through online defamation and cyberbullying.

At Seva Law Firm, we’ve seen how damaging false statements and harassment can be—and we fight to protect our clients’ names, careers, and peace of mind.

What Is Online Defamation?

Defamation occurs when someone makes a false statement about you to others that causes harm to your reputation.

There are two types:

  • Libel – Written defamation (social media posts, online reviews, emails)

  • Slander – Spoken defamation (video streams, podcasts, or other verbal statements)

Online defamation is particularly harmful because:

  • Posts can be shared and re-shared indefinitely

  • False statements can appear in search results for years

  • A single post can damage relationships, business opportunities, and public trust

The Growing Problem of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying goes beyond false statements. It includes harassment, threats, and repeated online abuse aimed at intimidating or harming someone.

Victims of cyberbullying may experience:

  • Emotional distress

  • Loss of job or educational opportunities

  • Damage to personal relationships

  • Public humiliation

Whether it happens on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or in anonymous forums, cyberbullying can have real-life consequences—and in many cases, it’s against the law.

How Seva Law Firm Can Help

If you’ve been targeted by online defamation or bullying, you have legal options. We can:

  • Identify anonymous posters through subpoenas and digital investigations

  • Demand removal of defamatory content from platforms

  • File lawsuits for damages caused by false statements or harassment

  • Seek restraining orders against persistent harassers

Our team understands both the legal complexities and the emotional toll these cases take. We act quickly to stop the harm and protect your reputation.

What To Do If You’re a Victim

  1. Document everything – Save screenshots, URLs, and timestamps.

  2. Avoid responding publicly – Anything you post can be used against you.

  3. Contact an attorney immediately – Early action can make all the difference.

Your Reputation Matters. Let Us Protect It.

False statements and online harassment can leave lasting scars—but you don’t have to face it alone.

📞 Call 1-833-SEVALAW today for a FREE consultation.
No Win. No Fee.

At Seva Law Firm, we fight back—online and in court.