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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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Daniel Watkins Quoted in The New York Times on Public Apologies in Defamation Cases
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October 7, 2026
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MWPP founding partner Daniel Watkins discusses the growing use of public apologies in defamation disputes.
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Daniel Watkins Quoted in The New York Times on Public Apologies in Defamation Cases
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October 7, 2026
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MWPP founding partner Daniel Watkins discusses the growing use of public apologies in defamation disputes.
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Daniel Watkins Featured in Sun Herald Coverage of Defamation Threats Against Rev. Al Sharpton
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September 1, 2026
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MWPP founding partner Daniel Watkins responds to defamation threats against Rev. Al Sharpton following the death of Nolan Wells.
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Daniel Watkins Featured in Sun Herald Coverage of Defamation Threats Against Rev. Al Sharpton
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September 1, 2026
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MWPP founding partner Daniel Watkins responds to defamation threats against Rev. Al Sharpton following the death of Nolan Wells.
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