About the Team
Meet the Team
Clients come to us for clear answers, practical strategy, and steady guidance through a process that is often unfamiliar and intimidating. Behind every case we take is a collaborative team of attorneys and legal professionals who take this responsibility seriously.
Attorneys
Jeff Lewis
Founder
Kyla Dayton
Associate Attorney
Tim Cotter
Associate Attorney
Staff
Jason Ebbens
Senior Paralegal
Jammie Bell
Paralegal
Cassidy Evans-Condoluci
Administrative Assistant
Our California Defamation & Free Speech Services
We help individuals and small business owners protect their voices and reputations in First Amendment cases, using strategies designed to resolve disputes quickly and defend against defamation, libel, or slander claims.
First Amendment & Anti-SLAPP
Appeals
Our Other Legal Services
We also handle a range of civil and regulatory matters throughout California.
Land Use
Expert Testimony
Litigation
The Brown Act
Our Results
Alvarez v. Reay
Our anti-SLAPP win for TikToker Catie Reay in federal court was a classic example of why this statute was created. Reay was sued for speaking her mind about sex trafficking on TikTok. She was sued for reporting her concerns to the government and for posting videos. The court dismissed every claim against her ending the case and protecting Ms. Reay from further harassment.The ruling shut down the lawsuit early, saving our client from costly discovery and positioning us for recovery of her attorneys’ fees.
A.T. v. R.R.
Catherine Townsend is a private investigator and true crime podcaster. She reported about a high profile murder case and the involvement of a prominent Beverly Hills attorney in the murder trial. The attorney sued Ms. Townsend for defamation. We filed an anti-SLAPP motion at the outset of the case saving her the time and money of having to respond to discovery. The court agreed with us that the podcast reporting was protected speech on a matter of public interest and that the claims were frivolous The court dismissed the case.
Hickey v. Weeks
An award winning and beloved public school teacher spoke out at a school board meeting. He was concerned about how an after school program was treating kids. The school board ended its contract with the program and the program owner blamed Mr. Weeks. The program sued Mr. Weeks for tens of thousands of dollars for defamation. We filed an anti-SLAPP motion arguing that Mr. Week’s comments to the school board were protected by the First Amendment. The court agreed and dismissed the case early in the process, preventing lengthy and expensive discovery.
*Results are based on facts and law of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee as to your legal matter.
How We Help
Step 1
Call today or schedule a consultation. We’ll review your situation and explain your options in plain language – no legal jargon, no surprises.
Step 2
We’ll help you organize documents, statements, and evidence so nothing is overlooked and your rights are fully protected.
Step 3
We file motions, respond to lawsuits, and advocate aggressively on your behalf. Our goal is to resolve your case quickly and protect your voice every step of the way.