Anti-SLAPP Law in Virginia

The CMLP has not identified any relevant statues or cases concerning Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Virginia. If you know about an anti-SLAPP law in Virginia, please contact us. You can find general information in the section on Responding to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). If you receive a SLAPP, you should immediately get legal assistance. You also may want to refer to the section on Responding to Lawsuits for more information.

If you succeed in fending off a SLAPP-type lawsuit in Virginia, you may be able to bring a claim of malicious prosecution against the original plaintiff. While Virginia does not explicitly recognize a "SLAPPback" claim, the elements of a malicious prosecution claim are similar. You should consult an attorney to see whether such a claim may be viable in your case.