Ernst Legal Group LLC

Denver Defamation Attorneys
and Education Law Counsel

Protecting the civil and constitution rights of businesses, organizations and individuals injured by defamatory publications, slanderous speech, and school malfeasance or negligence

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Ernst Legal Group, LLC specializes in defamation, education, free speech, and religious liberty cases.

Are you a business being defamed by a bogus Google review or false News Report? Have you been harmed by libel or slander? Are you a teacher or professor wrongfully denied tenure or facing adverse action? Are you a student facing discipline or expulsion? We can help!

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We sue on behalf of people who have been defamed AND defend those who have been sued for defamation. Your reputation is important, Call Now!

The First Amendment provides broad protection to speech, but it does not protect false or misleading speech. Especially if that speech causes harm to others. It also provides less protection to speech such as advertising, which is known as "commercial speech." Courts have found these limitations to the First Amendment necessary to protect individuals and businesses from the harm caused by untrue and misleading speech. Whether you are being accused of defamation, or are pursuing legal remedies after being defamed yourself, you need the assistance of an experienced defamation lawyer who can advise you of your rights, privileges, and defenses and can assert them on your behalf.

The legal team at Ernst Legal Group, LLC can help you with cases involving:

libel

Libel is written. It is the false and derogatory written statements that injure a person.

slander

Slander is spoken. It is the false and derogatory speech that injures a person.

first amendment

Protects students, teachers and others from punishment for speaking their conscience.

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

Protect students and teachers from unfair discipline, punishment, and adverse employment action.

media law

Reckless and malicious news stories can destroy a person’s reputation and business—Don’t let them get away with it!

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Defending against unjust accusations of sexual harassment.

defamation

The damaging action of tarnishing the good reputation of an individual.

Education Law

Education Law encompasses a wide variety of legal issues, including civil rights, disability, and discrimination.

The legal team at Ernst Legal Group can help you with cases involving:

libel

False and Derogatory Written Statements that Injure a Person

False and Derogatory Speech that Injures a Person

Protects Students, Teachers and Others From Punishment for Speaking their Conscience

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

Protect Students and Teachers From Unfair Discipline, Punishment and Adverse Employment Action

media law

Reckless and Malicious News Stories Can Destroy a Person’s Reputation and Business—Don’t Let Them Get Away With It!

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Defending Against Unjust Accusations of Sexual Harassment

Defamation

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Education Law

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Dallas

During a complicated defamation issue, Dan gave me the best counsel I could ask for. His swiftness, urgency, and knowledge helped resolve the issue quickly. Not only was he incredibly responsive and professional, he was also completely transparent and it was clear he was acting in my best interest the entire time while keeping me informed.

Judith

Integrity, personal response to my questions and on time delivery of documents were vital to my choice of a lawyer. Dan fulfilled all of these and helped complete the sale of my business on time! I will definitely call on him again if needed!

Patricia

Dan took on my defamation case. He was incredibly professional, easy to talk to and was very honest with me on how he was going to deal with my situation. He was very thorough going through all the information I provided him. I am very happy with my outcome so far and if anything new comes to light, Dan is ready to move to a next step. His communication is excellent and his knowledge is outstanding. I highly recommend Dan and his law firm.

Joe

We are a small business owner who were having former clients defame us online for not giving them additional free services. Dan was able to assimilate our situation and apply the law with precision using his deep understanding of defamation law. He demonstrated a care for our best interest over extending his workload. While we hope to never need to use legal services again we would not hesitate to use Ernst Legal Group.

Holly Eike

329 days ago

I cannot recommend Dan Ernst with Ernst Legal Group, LLC highly enough. From the very first conversation, he brought not only deep legal expertise but also patience, honesty, and a calm, steady presence during one of the most overwhelming and emotionally charged times of my life. My case was complex and full of challenges, yet Dan handled every obstacle with remarkable professionalism, strategic thinking, and genuine care for my best interests. He took the time to explain the process clearly, guided me through difficult decisions, and always made me feel heard and supported. What stood out most was Dan’s integrity. He was straightforward, never overpromised, and always advocated for me with strength and skill. His ability to remain level-headed and focused — even when the other side presented misleading or false claims — gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout a very stressful process. If you need an attorney who is not only highly competent but also compassionate and trustworthy, Dan Ernst is exceptional. I will always be grateful for his dedication and the outcome he helped me achieve.

Jack Lyons

348 days ago

Dan Ernst is an exceptional defamation lawyer—both sensitive and highly professional. He takes the time to understand the personal impact of difficult situations and approaches every case with compassion and discretion. His professionalism and expertise inspire confidence, while his thoughtful guidance makes a challenging process far less overwhelming. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and understanding advocate.

Jordan Hedberg

351 days ago

Dan Ernst helped save my 143 year old Newspaper from a wave of libelous attacks from political extremists who wanted the newspaper shut down. Dan was prompt and his motions were well thought-out. He has a mastery of libel and defamation law that is unique for a single attorney firm. Without Dan, our newspaper would have likely shut down and we would have moved to a different town to escape what seemed endless lies and personal attacks against myself and my publication.

Ann Cannon

672 days ago

Jerry Morris

1142 days ago

We are a small business that had a legal issue come up overnight. I got Dan’s name and number from a friend, called him the same morning and Dan made progress the same day. He helped us tremendously, his rates were very reasonable, and he put our minds at ease almost immediately.

James Baker

1240 days ago

Dan is a boutique defamation lawyer who doesn’t charge a boutique firm’s rate. That is to say he dedicated himself to my case and it seemed as though I was his only client at times, although I was not. He was responsive to all my inquiries; collaborative in his approach to building the case; and proved along the way to be a scholar in defamation law. Mine was a complex case and, as plaintiff, I needed someone like Dan to get the fairest outcome possible. I was referred to Dan by another firm that decided against taking my case, and so I refer Dan to anyone in a similar difficult position.

Joe Harbison

1272 days ago

We are a small business owner who were having former clients defame us online for not giving them additional free services. Having contacted numerous legal groups many did not handle defamation anymore or did not have time to provide legal help. Dan was able to assimilate our situation and apply the law with precision using his deep understanding of defamation law. When we brought up an out there idea he did the research on it to better understand if it had merit demonstrating his carefulness. The business impact was mitigated with a custom letter explaining the legal situation. When talking through the next steps we were provided excellent counsel. He demonstrated a care for our best interest over extending his workload. While we hope to never need to use legal services again we would not hesitate to use Ernst Legal Group.

COLORDO STATE and FEDERAL COURT LITIGATIONS

Dylan Celli (Ernst Legal Group, LLC) v. Twitter, Denver District Court – Settled before Trial..

American Muckrakers (Ernst Legal Group) v. U.S. Rep. Lauren Beobert – Settled before Trial.

D.V. et al (ELG) v. Univ. Colorado, et al. – Settled before Trial.

Jack Butler (ELG) v. Burning Man Project, et. al. – Currently in Federal Court

Gasser (ELG) v. Town of Castle Rock, et. al – Currently in Federal Court

Christopher Nairn v. Austin Segerstrom et al. (ELG) –Trial (Award Defendant).

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Court of Appeals

Burmeister (ELG) v. Channel 9 News, Kyle Clark, et al. – Settled before Ruling.

Zwemke v. Sanchez et al. (ELG) –Currently at Court of Appeals.

Howard (ELG) v. Howard -Currently at Court of Appeals.

Supreme Court

Hinds (ELG) v. Rash, Currently at Colorado Supreme Court.

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If you've been injured in any way by slanderous or libelous speech, or you are facing disciplinary action by an education institution, we are here to protect your rights!

Ernst Legal Group LLC