First Amendment Litigation
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Haynes and Boone, LLP offers significant strength in First Amendment matters. Its attorneys are especially well versed in Texas anti-SLAPP laws and also offer expertise in media access issues.
Work Highlights
- Haynes and Boone defended CNN in a $50 million defamation lawsuit relating to COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
Strengths
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"Haynes and Boone are very knowledgeable in Texas law and have a wonderful ability to provide concise legal advice that allows us to move forward quickly."
"They have great lawyers who care about getting a great result. I feel very comfortable with leaving things in their hands, knowing they are working to resolve the matters we take to them for the best value."
"The attorneys at Haynes and Boone have excellent knowledge of state and federal laws that pertain to our organization's areas of interest."
"Haynes and Boone are very knowledgeable in Texas law and have a wonderful ability to provide concise legal advice that allows us to move forward quickly."
"They have great lawyers who care about getting a great result. I feel very comfortable with leaving things in their hands, knowing they are working to resolve the matters we take to them for the best value."
"The attorneys at Haynes and Boone have excellent knowledge of state and federal laws that pertain to our organization's areas of interest."
Notable Practitioners
Austin-based Laura Prather leads the firm's media law practice. She is frequently called upon by news broadcasters to handle defamation claims and is particularly knowledgeable about anti-SLAPP motions.
"Laura is a go-to attorney for First Amendment work. She is very aware of the political environment in Texas and has a finger on the pulse of state politics. She is extremely well connected in the industry."
"She is very focused on resolution strategy, and dedicated to the profession and upholding the right of expression. She does a lot of lobbying for legislation that supports her clients."
"She is a highly respected media lawyer and carries enormous credibility in Texas."