I believe this is defamation of character and if so i need a lawyer to help me i have all of the elements can you help.

Question

A coworker stated that I violated county policy by using propritary information as a conduit for personal gains to my second job.  I was a California lifeline agent and i enrolled our low income population for free cell phones. My main job i was a mental health counselor. This coworker stated this to me one day even though i denied those allegations she reported this infirmation to our division chief who forced me to stop enrollments immediately abd i was not even to bring the devices on county property. I lost my cell phone business due to this. And my probation was extended and i did not get my promotional step increase. I was speaking to my ex union who inadvertantly told me that i was lucky i was not reprimanded for using propritary information for my second job. I said what are you talking about i dont use proprietary information for my cell phone business thats is a lie. Theres more and i have proof in writing

Elliott H. Jung · Answer

wrongful interference with your business, and possibly employment-related violations if the allegations against you were unfounded and negatively impacted your livelihood. Since you have evidence that could disprove the accusations of using proprietary information, you might have grounds to take legal action, especially if this led to your business closure, an extension of probation, and the loss of a promotional step increase. 
 
Gather all written documentation, including communications with your union, emails, or any statements from coworkers that contradict the accusations. This evidence can be critical if you decide to pursue a claim for damages or wrongful treatment. 
 
To assess your options further, consider reaching out to an employment or business litigation attorney. HHJ Trial Attorneys may be able to provide insight into your rights and help you explore avenues to recover losses from your cell phone business and any adverse employment actions. They can also guide you on how best to defend against any continued claims or harm to your reputation.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

I'm sorry you're experiencing this challenging situation. Defamation involves false statements that harm your reputation, and it sounds like you believe these allegations meet that criteria. Having written proof to support your claims is important. 
 
You should reach out to an attorney who is knowledgeable in employment law and defamation cases. They can help you assess the strength of your case and guide you through the legal process. It's crucial to act promptly, as there are time limits for filing defamation claims. 
 
In the meantime, keep detailed records of all related communications and incidents. This documentation will be valuable for your lawyer to build a strong case on your behalf.

Neil Pedersen · Answer

If you can prove that this co-worker made objectively false statements that harmed your reputation and caused you damages you may well have a defamation claim.  The issue will be whether it makes sense to attempt to make a claim of this sort against a co-worker, who likely does not have the money it would take to respond to a judgment in the amount necessary to attract a contingency fee attorney to handle the case.  Sometimes the practical aspects of the situation outweigh the decision making processes.  Good luck to you.

Q: I believe this is defamation of character and if so i need a lawyer to help me i have all of the elements can you help.