First Amendment
First Amendment / Free Speech
Our attorneys tackle some of the most complex speech and content issues posed today across all mediums, from traditional print to social media and the Internet. Our clients are journalists, reporters, Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, celebrities, politicians, and ordinary citizens whose First Amendment rights are at stake. We defend those unfairly targeted for their speech, and prosecute violations of libel laws. We represent clients across the country, in both state and federal court. Our practice covers the full range of issues that arise before, during, and after speech has been made, including:
Pre-Publication Review
Corrections/ Retractions/ Apologies
Pre-Litigation Strategy
Speech Litigation
Media
We litigate speech issues around the country, for both plaintiffs and defendants. We regularly help our clients rectify speech suppression and inaccurate “fact checking” by social media giants including Meta and Twitter. We have obtained rare take-down orders at the inception of a lawsuit, in connection with defamatory content posted anonymously about our client on various platforms. Our cases have shaped the contours of anti-SLAPP law in several states, and have defined the parameters of “revenge porn” law as applied to elected officials.
Our attorneys are passionate about First Amendment law and litigation and are regularly asked to speak and publish on free speech issues, from speech restrictions at Universities, to the application of anti-SLAPP statutes in federal court, to when employees speak for the state, to whether public figures violate the First Amendment when they block social media comments, to the effect of the Communications Decency Act Section 230 on “re-tweets.” We are known for our thorough knowledge of constitutional law, our aggressive and skilled representation, and our abiding fidelity to the Constitution and the civil rights that it guarantees.
Krista Lee Baughman explains why the First Amendment’s free speech protections make America unique.
Jesse Franklin-Murdock, Associate at Dhillon Law Group, shares his successful experiences defending the First Amendment.
Gary Lawkowski, Counsel at the Dhillon Law Group, discusses the firm’s approach to free speech issues.
Meet the Attorneys Defending your Speech Rights
At Dhillon Law Group, we are passionate about defending our clients against violations of the First Amendment. We are available to counsel clients on what free speech laws do and do not protect, and our attorneys are prepared to stand beside you when your rights are violated. We are known for our thorough knowledge of constitutional law, our aggressive and skilled representation, and our abiding fidelity to the Constitution and the civil rights that it guarantees.