Elements of a Defamation Case

By Julian Allen on August 28, 2015

Defamation is a legal term that includes a statement(s) that hurts someone’s reputation. A written statement is considered “libel”, and a spoken statement is “slander.” Both individuals and companies may have a claim for defamation if the message contained the following elements:

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Mediation Works

By Julian Allen on June 3, 2015

A majority of counties in South Carolina require mediation. Both state and federal courts now routinely require parties to participate in this process for a variety of reasons. Here are a few aspects of mediation for the plaintiff to remember:

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Allen Law Opens

By Julian Allen on June 3, 2015

After spending approximately eight (8) years with Turner Padget, Julian Allen opened Allen Law to start serving the Charleston community’s legal needs. Julian worked primarily for insurance companies, defending personal injury and construction defect litigation. Now, Allen Law will focus on primarily representing individuals and businesses who have been damaged or injured as a result of another’s conduct.

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