Can a defamation attorney get a negative article off Google?

[CL]

After briefly discussing my negative article situation with a lawyer that said she specialized in defamation/libel/slander cases, I left the consultation unsure if she would be able to get the article taken down from the news site, or at least removed off Google Search so it no longer shows up on the first page of my search results, and those of my practice.

Does anyone have experience hiring a defamation lawyer for internet slander, or know if a defamation attorney should be able to take care of this for me?

Also is it necessary to hire a lawyer to get a false and offensive online article removed?

[Joe C]

Absolutely, a defamation attorney can assist in removing negative articles from Google in certain cases, especially if the content meets the legal standards for defamation, such as being demonstrably false or damaging to reputation. However, legal action can be a lengthy and costly process, and outcomes aren’t guaranteed since not all negative content qualifies as defamation under the law. Often, a more efficient and cost-effective approach is to work with a reputation management company, like Defamation Defenders, which specializes in online content removal, de-indexing, and suppression strategies.

Reputation management companies offer comprehensive services designed to either remove harmful content or push it down in search results so it’s less visible. They employ various strategies, including de-indexing requests to Google, SEO-optimized content creation, and leveraging authoritative websites to boost positive or neutral content. These solutions can be faster and more affordable compared to the legal route, and they often achieve excellent results, even if the content doesn’t meet defamation criteria.