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Jackson Walker’s media practice began in 1905 with the representation of the old Dallas Times Herald and has since expanded to serve clients nationwide. Our attorneys have garnered national acclaim for their experience in high-profile matters such as the Oklahoma City bombing, Oprah Winfrey’s “mad cow” lawsuit, and The Chicago Tribune’s first libel trial in over 40 years.

Our media law group defends complex libel and privacy cases for traditional and online media; counsels media clients on pre-publication legal review; challenges subpoenas issued to news media clients, including to protect confidential sources, notes, and outtakes; and advocates for journalists and news organizations seeking access to government information, public meetings, and state and federal courtrooms. Our attorneys have also fielded inquiries about media law issues on hotlines for the Texas Press Association, the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.

Our media clients include local and regional broadcasters and news organizations, websites and online media, national television networks, publishers, production companies, syndicators, and media conglomerates.

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What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has a respected Texas-based litigation practice with a wealth of experience handling First Amendment claims. The firm is renowned for advising major media and entertainment companies on the defense of defamation claims at the trial and appellate stages.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker successfully dismissed a defamation lawsuit against its client, Penguin Random House, with regard to the book 'Forget the Alamo'.

Strengths

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"Jackson Walker has an extremely deep bench and you always feel you are with the most experienced attorneys in the courtroom."

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"They have an outstanding command of the courtroom and the substance of the law. They really know how to strategize from the earliest stages of a lawsuit to get us to a place that is desirable."

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"Their work product is superb. They are meticulous, hard-working but most of all very professional in everything that they do."

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock regularly handles complex libel disputes as part of his broad commercial litigation practice and is especially well versed in anti-SLAPP law. He is renowned especially for his experience in trials.
"Chip brings enormous gravitas to legal proceedings and is very smooth in his execution in front of judges and juries."
"He is a terrific trial attorney. My go-to attorney for trial litigation."
"He is one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. He's tremendously smart, experienced and unrelenting in his pursuit of a case. He's everything you want in a lawyer."
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Paul Watler
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Paul Watler
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Paul Watler is a recognized First Amendment litigator who has experience representing media clients in defamation and libel claims.
"Paul is a very good attorney in the courtroom and produces excellent briefs which are always top notch."
"Paul is very knowledgeable in the areas of First Amendment litigation in Texas and a very responsive attorney to our needs."
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Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock
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Paul Watler
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Paul Watler
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