Really good lawyer. If you need defamation consultation in NoVA, I highly recommend him.

I had occasion to consult with Mr. Berlik on a defamation matter (I am an attorney myself and needed the advice of a specialist), and found his knowledge on the subject matter to be encyclopedic. Additionally, he is exceptionally incisive and approachable. I rank him in the top tier of practice ability and give him my unqualified recommendation.

I hired Mr. Berlik for a Defamation of Character case placed upon me due to a Google review I wrote about a company. He expedited the case and had it dismissed and my lawyer fees reimbursed.  He is extremely knowledgeable, and a fantastic attorney and I was very lucky to have had him represent me."

Business partnership is just like marriage. Breaking it up is just like a divorce! We went through a rough time to get enough data and evidence to pursue legal actions. Mr Berlik and Ms Baker were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and ethical about how to proceed from a cost-saving approach to litigation. We completely trust Berlik’s judgement. Mr Berlik and Ms Baker were firm when needed yet very professional when dealing with the other party. They hired professionals to give enough support at a separate costs and to help us to a successful settlement. We couldn’t be happier to close a chapter of our lives and at the same time to achieve a win. We feel that Mr Berlik and Ms Baker are not only working very well with us, connecting with us to clearly understand our needs and wants as a client, but also great personal advocates to lead us through this emotional roller coaster successfully. I will be happy to talk to anyone who have questions about our experience with Mr Berlik and Ms Baker.

I was the target of a malicious, defamatory Google Review perpetrated by the son of an envious business competitor. The person alleged that they were a patient in my practice and experienced a very bad medical outcome as the result of an office visit. In fact the poster had never been a patient in my office and the review was clearly calculated to destroy my reputation and prejudice me in the eyes of my profession. After studying the websites of many law firms it became obvious that Lee Berlik was uniquely qualified to deal with this type of cybercrime. A very gracious, articulate, compassionate and well written man, his Virginia Defamation Blog is an outstanding resource for the latest rulings and case decisions in this high tech area of the law. He explained in detail the intricacies both pro and con of litigation and presented a comprehensive plan to counter the threat. Following my decision to proceed with legal action against the wrongdoer and his father, I felt complete peace of mind and confidence that Lee would resolve the matter quickly, decisively, affordably and in my favor. Lee’s quick cease and desist response by Overnight Delivery to the two respondents and Google, Inc., Legal Investigation Support produced immediate results. Within two days the malicious Google Review came down. By nature I am an altruistic person who genuinely loves his profession, his practice, his staff and his patients. I hope that the profoundly disturbed doctor has learned from this experience that libel, defamation, envy, hate and greed are like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die.

The initial consultation was well worth the money spent! Lee was extremely professional, thorough and provided insightful guidance. There was a potential threat of litigation related to a non-complete, which we believe to be non-enforceable, overly broad and lacking a meeting of the minds. Upon initial discussions, he gathered all the facts up front and took notes on possible motives, loopholes, and issues with the contract allegedly signed as well. He provided a technical analysis of all the facts and details before him, without jumping to quick decisions or a sales pitch for a retainer. His initial guidance was a well worded response to the threatening letters, hopefully avoiding unnecessary and costly litigation.

Just a brief note to express my appreciation to Lee for his expert guidance and professionalism in connection with a sensitive matter that could easily have ended up in litigation. He shared his knowledge and wisdom in a way that allowed me to achieve a positive outcome without having to file a lawsuit. I'm an attorney myself, with many years of experience, and I would highly recommend Lee to anyone seeking litigation counsel and advice in DC or Virginia.

I simply wanted to express my thanks to your and your staff for maintaining the Virginia Defamation blog. I am currently involved in a defamation matter in Pulaski County with an out of state defendant. My complaint was for Defamation. His counter suit was for Defamation, Tortious Business Interference and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Thanks to the insights and case citations available on your blog, I was able to adequately and easily research applicable rulings.

It isn't easy to go forward pro se and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Your blogs have been a fabulous resource, saving me hundreds of hours in law library time and journal reviews. I credit the information I was able to quickly and simply access there to my progress so far- including winning two challenges to jurisdiction (it's an internet case), a temporary injunction to prevent further damage to my reputation, two motions to compel, defeating a motion to withhold discovery and the latest win, the successful motion to strike nearly the entire amended counterclaim. I was also able to locate the right resources for out of state service -also successful- to a social networking giant known for refusing to identify anonymous users.

I couldn't have pursued this, nor done so well to date, without the incredible advantage your blog has been. You helped level the playing field for an average everyday nobody and restored my confidence in your profession. Bravo! I would be happy to recommend your services to anyone in a similar situation.

Lee Berlik reviewed several employment contract documents for me and provided Legal review and Legal Opinions on the contract as well as areas and strength of enforceability.

Lee was quick to respond and was well prepared with the legal review when we had our meeting. I found Lee to be very organized and articulate. Lee was very clear in his communication for all of the pertinent areas of the contract and he made sure to highlight the most important aspects that I should be concerned with. Lee also provided advice on my options for future follow up.

I will use Lee again and would highly recommend him for legal assistance and services.