Personal Reputation Letter from a Solicitor

A personal reputation solicitor letter in Ireland is a formal letter demanding that false or damaging statements about you stop, be withdrawn and not be repeated. A solicitor would review the statements and circumstances, drafts a letter setting out the wrong being done and the legal consequences of continuing, and demands specific undertakings such as cessation, correction and an apology, with advice on what to do if it continues.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Review of the statements and circumstances
• Letter setting out the wrong and legal consequences
• Demand for undertakings such as cessation, correction and apology
• Advice on what to do if it continues
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Individuals facing false accusations
• People targeted by persistent harmful statements
• Professionals whose reputation is being damaged
• People who want a strong, formal response

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then draft and sends the letter.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a personal reputation solicitor letter cost?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

What if the statements continue after the letter?

a solicitor would advise on next steps, which may include court proceedings.

Is there a time limit for defamation claims?

Generally one year from publication, which a court can extend to two years in limited circumstances.

For more on defamation and reputation, see our Defamation & Reputation in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.