US Defamation / Libel Attorney Needed – Online Allegations Against Coaching / Retreat Company

I’m looking for a licensed US attorney specialising in defamation / libel / slander and online reputation/media law to advise on a sensitive situation involving my US company and a former client based in the UK. Context (anonymised): • I own a US-registered LLC that offers personal development / group facilitation programs (online and at a retreat venue in Europe). • A former participant (UK-based) has sent multiple long “formal complaint” emails with very serious allegations about me personally and about the modality/culture of my work (e.g. referring to me as a “predator,” claiming there is a “family with a secret protecting a predator,” alleging enabling of abuse, etc.). • She has explicitly stated she is open to going public and to collaborating with others who share grievances, if she can ensure she’s legally protected. • I already have a Dutch lawyer advising on the venue / Dutch company side. What I now need is US guidance for the Heart iQ Network LLC side: defamation exposure, best response strategy, and how to protect my brand and reputation if she publishes online (social media, blogs, etc.). What I need from you: 1. Document review & risk assessment • Review ~3 detailed complaint emails (approx. 10–15 pages total) and a short summary of the context. • Identify which statements would likely be considered defamatory vs. opinion under US law. • Assess my risk exposure if she publishes these statements online or shares them more widely. 2. Response strategy (pre-litigation) • Advise on whether/how I should respond directly (or not) to her grievance from the US company side, without increasing my legal exposure. • Help shape the tone and content of any written response: • What level of “ownership” or empathy is safe? • What should absolutely not be said or admitted in writing? • Advise on whether a cease-and-desist or other formal notice would be helpful or likely to inflame things. 3. Online / PR / cross-border issues • Guidance on how US defamation law applies where: • The company is US-based, • The complainant is UK-based, and • Any publication would likely be online / cross-border. • Practical advice on: • What to do if she posts on social media, blogs, or in group chats. • What not to do that might make things worse. 4. Concrete deliverables • A concise written memo or email with: • Your analysis of the key legal risks, • Recommended overall strategy, and • Specific do’s/don’ts for future communication. • Optionally, help draft one or two template responses (e.g. a neutral acknowledgment / holding response, and—if advisable—a slightly more substantive response). What I’m looking for in you: • Licensed US attorney (please specify your state and bar number). • Demonstrable experience in defamation / libel / slander, especially involving: • Online publications, social media, or public accusations, and • Individuals in personal growth / coaching / therapy / wellness or similar fields (a plus, not mandatory). • Comfortable working with cross-border elements (US business, UK complainant, EU venue). • Able to give practical, strategic advice, not just abstract legal theory. • Ideally available for an initial fixed-price review & strategy with possibility of ongoing hourly work if the situation escalates. Budget & scope: • Initially looking for a fixed-fee quote for: • Reviewing the complaint emails + short contextual docs, and • Providing a written legal opinion + 30–60 min call to walk through your advice. • Please indicate: • Your estimated fixed fee for this first phase, and • Your hourly rate for any follow-up work. How to apply: Please include in your proposal: 1. Your state(s) of admission and bar number. 2. A short description of your defamation / media / reputation law experience (especially online/social media cases). 3. Any relevant experience with coaching, spiritual, therapy, or retreat-style contexts (if applicable). 4. A rough outline of how you would approach this matter in the first 1–2 weeks. I’m looking for someone who can help me respond in a way that: • Minimises legal exposure, • Reduces the likelihood of escalation, and • Supports long-term protection of my personal and company reputation. Apply tot his job