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Trusted advocates —
for the fights that matter most.
Trusted advocates —
for the fights that matter most.
At Meier Watkins, we try high-stakes defamation cases, secure corrections and retractions, and work with communications professionals to address misleading stories — both before and after publication.
We deliver results that speak for themselves.
More Chambers-ranked defamation lawyers than any firm in the world.
More Chambers-ranked defamation lawyers than any firm in the world.
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless and creative team to represent you in a plaintiff-side high stakes defamation claim.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Megan Meier is the go-to First Amendment and defamation lawyer in the country”
Chambers USA
“Daniel Watkins is a force of nature in the court room.”
Chambers USA
“Andy Phillips is composed under pressure and remains a strong advocate who instills a sense of security. He is a great attorney.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
“Dustin Pusch is a very smart lawyer and a very strategic thinker who will disarm people with calmness and then figure out how to gut someone without them even knowing it.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
We're dedicated professionals, singularly focused on defending your reputation.
We're dedicated professionals, singularly focused on defending your reputation.
We're dedicated professionals, singularly focused on defending your reputation.
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Meier Watkins Secures Appeals Court Victory Affirming Contempt Order Against Fox News Reporter
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October 1, 2025
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The D.C. Circuit upheld contempt order against former Fox reporter, siding with Meier Watkins’ client, after Herridge refused to reveal source who leaked protected materials.
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Meier Watkins Secures Appeals Court Victory Affirming Contempt Order Against Fox News Reporter
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October 1, 2025
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The D.C. Circuit upheld contempt order against former Fox reporter, siding with Meier Watkins’ client, after Herridge refused to reveal source who leaked protected materials.
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Meier Watkins Secures Appeals Court Victory Affirming Contempt Order Against Fox News Reporter
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October 1, 2025
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The D.C. Circuit upheld contempt order against former Fox reporter, siding with Meier Watkins’ client, after Herridge refused to reveal source who leaked protected materials.
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Fighting for Truth is Lucrative Business for Small Law Firms
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August 5, 2025
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Bloomberg Law featured Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch for taking on complex and controversial defamation cases...
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Fighting for Truth is Lucrative Business for Small Law Firms
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August 5, 2025
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Bloomberg Law featured Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch for taking on complex and controversial defamation cases...
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Fighting for Truth is Lucrative Business for Small Law Firms
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August 5, 2025
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Bloomberg Law featured Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch for taking on complex and controversial defamation cases...
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