Harlan, KY asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky

Q: There is someone who is slandering my name what can I do?

To me it’s defamation of character

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY

A: A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You're correct; it is defamation. You could sue. But keep in mind that law firms that handle such cases do not generally work on a contingency basis, so you could pay hourly legal fees for something whose outcome is not reasonably predictable, as in the case of a personal injury lawsuit. You could reach out to Kentucky attorneys and discuss what it might cost, what your damages are, how good a chance you have of proving your damages, and whether it is worth your time and money to pursue. In most jurisdictions, these types of cases have relatively short statutes of limitations. Good luck

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