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Clare Locke LLP

First Amendment Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff

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Clare Locke LLP

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First Amendment Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clare Locke LLP is a preeminent First Amendment litigation boutique and specializes in representing plaintiffs bringing defamation claims against major media organizations. The team is known for counseling key figures in politics and entertainment, as well as other high profile individuals, on reputation management concerns.

Work Highlights

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  • Clare Locke LLP represented President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron in a complaint against Candice Owens alleging false claims, defamation, malice and damages.

Strengths

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  • Clare Locke has an incredible practice.

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  • The Clare Locke team is phenomenal and pragmatic. A real pleasure to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Tom Clare
    Band 1Tom Clare

    Tom Clare

    Tom Clare is frequently engaged by individuals seeking to bring defamation and invasion of privacy lawsuits against media organizations.
    • Tom is a brilliant, strategic mind when it comes to media law.

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    • Tom is a phenomenal leader in his field.

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  • Band 2Libby Locke
    Band 2Libby Locke

    Libby Locke

    Elizabeth Locke is a distinguished plaintiffs' attorney with a strong track record in high profile defamation cases. She has experience handling trial and appellate proceedings on behalf of well-known individuals.

    • Libby is a fearless litigator who is zealous in her advocacy for clients.

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    • Libby is really helpful and impressive to us as her clients. She cares about us as people.

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    • Libby is personable, timely and professional.

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Ranked Individuals at Clare Locke LLP (2)

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    Tom Clare

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    Libby Locke

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