Defamation, whether directed at an individual, public figure, or company, can result in serious reputa-tional and financial harm. False or misleading statements in the press, on social media, or within a pro-fessional industry may lead to lost revenue, diminished career opportunities, or long-term damage to brand value. At the same time, not all alleged damages can be attributed to the defamation, and a careful financial review is often essential in mounting a strong defense.
At Engel & Engel, LLP, we provide forensic accounting expertise in defamation litigation for both plain-tiffs and defendants. Our role is to bring clarity to complex financial issues, examining whether reputa-tional harm has translated into measurable losses. We deliver thorough and defensible analyses, pre-pared with the rigor required to withstand the scrutiny of the court in defamation claims. With decades of experience in forensic accounting, Engel & Engel, LLP provides the credibility and financial expertise required to evaluate claims of reputational harm and deliver analyses that withstand scrutiny in court.
How Engel & Engel Helps Attorneys Litigating Defamation Claims
We assist attorneys in both pursuing and defending claims of economic harm caused by alleged defamation. Our work includes:
- Causation Analysis
- Revenue and Earnings Impact
- Celebrity and Public Figure Damages
- Corporate Defamation Claims
- Attribution of Losses
- Expert Witness Testimony
Research Publications
Engel & Engel has published the following publications on the subject of economic damages:
- Financial Principles for Calculating Lost Profits
- The Element of Certainty in Calculating Lost Profits
- Prospective Lost Profits
- Calculating Lost Profits for Unestablished Businesses
- Mitigation of Damages
- Discounting Future Lost Profits
- Framework for the Calculation of Employment Damages
For additional information about Engel & Engel’s Forensic Accounting Services or a consultation, please contact: Brandon J. Engel, CPA, CFE brandon@engelandengel.com, 310-277-2220