Press law attorney
We defend your rights against the media – decisively and with years of experience
Swift response to personality rights violations
Experience in complex media proceedings
Representation by phone, video, or in person
- Specialist lawyer for criminal law
- Specialist lawyer for IT law
- Top rated by clients
- Over 15 years of experience
- Specialist lawyer for criminal law
- Specialist lawyer for IT law
- Top rated by clients
- Over 15 years of experience
Enforce your claims
Have you been misrepresented or defamed in the press? Are there untrue claims about you or your company on the internet that are damaging your reputation?
We help you take quick and effective action against personality rights violations. At SITTIG LAW, we know that every hour counts when defamatory content is being spread. We immediately examine what legal steps are possible – from cease and desist declarations to claims for damages. Our clients appreciate that we not only proceed legally but also consider the impact on their professional and private environment. You benefit from our experience at the interface of criminal law and IT law, which is particularly crucial for online publications. We represent you nationwide and are also available in emergencies. Together, we ensure that false representations are corrected and your personality rights are protected.
Our Consulting Process
Initial Contact and Case Analysis
You can reach us by phone, email, or through our contact form. We will listen to your situation and immediately assess which legal steps are advisable. In urgent cases, we respond within a few hours.
Strategy development and mandate granting
We will transparently explain your legal options, chances of success, and costs. Once you have retained us, we will get started with all the necessary steps to assert your rights.
Enforcement and communication
SITTIG LAW handles correspondence with opponents, courts, and authorities. You will be regularly informed of the progress and all important decisions will be made together with us. Video calls are also possible at any time.
Services
Defense against violations of personal rights
Counter-statements and corrections
Injunctions and interim orders
Damages and monetary compensation
Deletion of defamatory online content
Consulting for Media Professionals and Publishers
Defense against press law allegations
Assistance in your case
Detailed service description
Defense against violations of personal rights
When media report on you, it is not always truthful or balanced. False factual claims, distorted quotes, or suggestive portrayals can significantly damage your reputation. It becomes particularly problematic when reporting devolves into slander or formal defamation – meaning it no longer serves the purpose of informing public opinion but is intended to specifically denigrate you. This is the case when defamation of your person takes precedence over factual discussion, or when insults are made without any factual basis.
We carefully review every case for legal violations and consistently enforce your interests. We request statements from publishers, editorial offices, and online portals, making it clear that violations have legal consequences. Throughout this process, we always keep your goal in mind: the restoration of your good reputation. Our experience shows that many media outlets back down when confronted with well-founded legal arguments. If they do not, we take them to court – decisively and well-prepared.
Counter-statements and corrections
You have the right to a counterstatement following false or biased press reports. This right is legally anchored and compels media outlets to publish your version of events. We will draft your counterstatement in a legally sound manner and ensure it is published promptly and in an appropriate format. We are thoroughly familiar with the formal requirements and will avoid any errors that could jeopardize your right. If the publisher or infringer refuses, we will enforce your right through legal action if necessary. In addition to counterstatements, we also examine whether claims for retraction, correction, or damages exist. This ensures that you can exhaust all legal options.
Injunctions and interim orders
For serious personality rights violations, a refutation is often not sufficient. An injunction is an alternative. We quickly send warning letters to the opposing party and, if the situation requires it, apply for temporary injunctions from the court. These compel the immediate removal of content without the need to wait for a lengthy main proceedings. We meticulously prepare your applications and present all necessary evidence to the court. Our success rate with temporary injunctions is high because we are intimately familiar with the legal requirements and persuasively present your interests. After obtaining the injunction, we monitor whether the media outlet complies with it and immediately initiate further steps in case of violations.
Damages and monetary compensation
Violations of personality rights can cause significant damage – both professionally and privately. In addition to remedying the violation, you are often entitled to compensation for damages and monetary compensation. We precisely determine the extent of your material and non-material damages and assert them against the infringer. We take into account lost business opportunities, legal fees, and above all, the intangible impairment of your personality rights. We ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled. If the infringer does not pay voluntarily, we will enforce the judgment if necessary.
Deletion of defamatory online content
Online publications are particularly persistent. They remain discoverable for years and can permanently damage your reputation. We demand the deletion of illegal content not only from the original publisher but also from search engines and archives. Our experience in IT law is a great advantage here: We know which technical and legal steps are necessary to truly remove content from the internet. For international platforms, we may also use European data protection law to enforce deletions. We monitor the success of our measures and react if deleted content reappears. Your goal is our task: a clean digital profile that does not harm your reputation.
Consulting for Media Professionals and Publishers
Press law is not a one-way street. Journalists, publishers, and bloggers also need legal advice to avoid falling into liability traps themselves. We advise media creators on the limits of reporting, on protecting sources, and on legally secure publication of critical content. We review articles for legal risks before publication and draft texts so that they retain their journalistic impact but do not infringe on personal rights. In cases of warnings or lawsuits, we resolutely defend your freedom of the press. Our clients in the media sector appreciate that we understand the balance between legal security and journalistic freedom.
Defense against press law allegations
If you face press law allegations yourself, you need a well-considered defense. Whether it's counter-publication claims, injunctions, or damages, SITTIG LAW is by your side. We legally examine the allegations and develop a strategy that minimizes your risks. Disputes can often be resolved out of court without the need for costly proceedings. If necessary, we will represent you in court and use all arguments to strengthen your position. Our goal is for you to focus on your work while we handle the legal disputes.
Our law firm
SITTIG LAW focuses on the intersection of criminal law and IT law. We have many years of experience in complex media and press law proceedings. Our firm represents private individuals, companies, and media creators in all matters of press law. We understand that violations of personality rights have not only legal but also emotional and business implications. That is why we work with an approach that considers your entire situation.
We are modernly positioned and offer consultation by phone, video conference, or in person. This allows you to use our services nationwide without having to travel long distances.
Through our expertise in IT law, we have a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of online publications. This helps us to apply the right legal levers even in complex digital situations. We work pragmatically, purpose-driven, and always with a view to the best outcome for you.
At SITTIG LAW, we don't just deliver legal expertise; we provide genuine commitment to your interests. We fight for your good reputation – with determination, transparency, and experience gained from numerous successful cases.
Your advantages
A law firm specializing in press law offers you decisive advantages. They know the case law, the opposing side's tactics, and the quickest ways to enforce your claims. We combine this expertise with IT law competence – an invaluable advantage when it comes to online publications.
You benefit from our experience with a wide variety of dishes and media companies. We know how individual courts decide and which arguments are convincing. This saves time and significantly increases your chances of success.
Our fast response time is another advantage. In cases of personality rights violations, hours can make all the difference. We are here for you and act immediately.
Finally, we offer you full transparency: you will know at all times what steps we are taking, what costs are involved, and what the prospects of success are. This way, you maintain control over your case.
Frequently asked questions
You have various options: right of reply, claim for injunction, retraction, or damages. We will examine your case and enforce the most promising claims.
The faster, the better. Especially with counter-statements, you usually have to act within a few days. We also react immediately in urgent cases.
Yes, legal standards apply online as well as offline. In addition, you can request the deletion of links from search engines and force platform operators to remove them.
Many cases can be resolved out of court. If the offender cooperates, you save time and money. If not, we will of course represent you in court.
Yes, we offer consultations by phone, video conference, and email. You don't need to come to our office in person to benefit from our expertise.
A right of reply is a statement of justification or correction that a person or organization publishes to draw attention to an inaccurate or false factual claim made in the media.
Yes, companies also have personality rights and can take action against false or defamatory reporting. The legal requirements are similar to those for private individuals.
Interim injunctions can be obtained within days. Main proceedings can take several months. We ensure that your proceedings are completed as quickly as possible.
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