Services for Attorneys, Businesses, and Individuals
Every internet defamation matter is different, but most fall into a handful of recurring categories. The service areas below reflect where I spend the majority of my engagement time.
Ways I Typically Get Involved
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Retained by attorneys to investigate, document, and testify on the technical aspects of an internet defamation matter, including evidence authentication, platform behavior, and damages.
Pre-Litigation Investigation
Engaged before a lawsuit is filed to determine what evidence exists, whether an anonymous poster can realistically be identified, and what a matter is likely worth.
Reputation Cleanup
Engaged directly by businesses and individuals, through Hartzer Consulting, to clean up search results and respond to defamatory content — independent of any litigation.
Consulting & Second Opinions
Brought in to review an existing investigation, evidence file, or damages theory and provide an independent, objective technical assessment.
Getting Started
The best starting point depends on where you are: if you're actively dealing with defamatory content right now, start with the victim response guide. If you're an attorney evaluating a matter, review the methodology page and credentials, then get in touch to discuss scope.