Libel & Slander Lawyers in Cleveland | 4 available

4 Libel & Slander lawyers are available in Cleveland, Ohio, including Aaron Minc, Caroline Ford, Melissa DeGaetano, and Michael Pelagalli. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 5.0/5.
№ 1 Libel & Slander Cleveland, Ohio
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Aaron Minc

Firm: Minc Law
200 Park Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44122
Practice Areas: Libel & Slander
Aaron Minc is highly skilled in the area of Internet defamation. His work is on the technological forefront of removing damaging content from the Internet, combatting cyber-attacks, and uncovering the identity of anonymous Internet users. Aaron has experience assisting clients in securing the removal of damaging content from hundreds of websites across the Internet.. Aaron has a reputation as being a nationally recognized leader in the area of Internet defamation. He represents clients across the United States and around the world. He authors articles for popular trade and media publications and is routinely interviewed by the media. Aaron is frequently invited to speak at seminars and give presentations to business owners and even other lawyers on the topic of Internet defamation. He is also the author of the blog Defamation Removal Law.. Aaron was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014 and given the "Clients Choice" award in the area of Libel by in 2013.
Avvo Review
“My family and I were recently attacked online. While I tried to determine exactly what action to take, the derogatory posts and photos multiplied and ...a Copyright clientI recentl…”
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“Aaron not only has an awesome first name, but he is a great lawyer to boot. He is very well respected in this space, and someone I have referred many people to. He is sincere, hone…”
Google Review
“The 17-19 year old version of me made a few not so great decisions that had the potential to come back and haunt me 20 years later. The people at Minc Law treated me with respect, …”
— Karen Silva

Caroline Ford

200 Park Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44122
Practice Areas: Libel & Slander
Caroline’s legal practice operates at the forefront of the intersection of defamation law and media. She is well-versed in the intricacies of working with media organizations to address client issues arising from disputes with editors, publishers, and other key members of news organizations.. Before and while attending law school, Caroline studied and worked alongside journalists, both in the United States as a legal researcher and internationally as an intern journalist. She understands the difficult challenges and First Amendment protections that both media organizations and individuals face in balancing the vital role news organizations play in society and the potential harm that results from content permanently published on the internet. Caroline’s diverse experience at the intersection of law and media enables her to understand and navigate this delicate relationship between individual privacy rights and freedom of the press, and advocate zealously for her clients.. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Caroline trained as a law clerk for Minc Law for two years while attending law school, working alongside a team of experienced attorneys to obtain a variety of website content removals for clients, including revenge porn listings, fake google and customer reviews, and defamatory videos and posts published to blogs and social media platforms, including YouTube and Twitter. She has a proven track record of successfully identifying anonymous posters who go to great lengths to hide their identities to avoid legal repercussions and has assisted in obtaining monetary and equitable judgements for clients. The compassion, empathy, and dedication Caroline provides to each and every client helps them feel at ease during what is often one of the most distressing times in their lives.. When she is not in the office, Caroline enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and relaxing at home with her dog.

Melissa DeGaetano

Firm: Baker Hostetler
1301 East 9th Street , Cleveland , Ohio 44114
Practice Areas: General Practice, Libel & Slander

Michael Pelagalli

Firm: Minc Law
200 Park Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44122
Practice Areas: Libel & Slander

Libel & Slander Lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 4 Libel & Slander lawyers in Cleveland. 1 has Avvo client reviews, averaging 5.0/5 across 27 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is Aaron Minc, at 5.0/5 from 27 reviews. You can also browse all Libel & Slander lawyers in Ohio.

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How many Libel & Slander lawyers are in Cleveland, Ohio?
Lawbamba lists 4 Libel & Slander lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio. 1 of them has Avvo client reviews.
What is the average Avvo rating for Libel & Slander lawyers in Cleveland?
Across 27 Avvo client reviews, Libel & Slander lawyers in Cleveland average 5.0 out of 5.
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Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, Aaron Minc has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

Legal data for Cleveland, OH

Public records on common legal problems in and around Cleveland, from federal agencies.

  • 72 people died in traffic crashes inside Cleveland city limits in 2024, 380 since 2019 (Cuyahoga County crash statistics).
  • CMS lists 19 nursing homes in Cleveland, averaging 3.2 of 5 stars; 2 carry the CMS abuse icon (inspection results).
  • Cleveland employers reported 371 severe work injuries to OSHA since 2015, including 137 amputations (reports).
  • The U.S. Labor Department has found $6.6M in back wages owed to 7,474 workers by Cleveland employers since 2005 (cases).
  • Ohio consumers filed 131,581 complaints with the CFPB in the last 12 months, 7,000 of them about debt collection (by product).
  • 5 federal MDLs are being heard in Ohio courts; the largest is the Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh litigation with 23,299 cases pending.
  • The USPTO lists 1,199 registered patent attorneys in Ohio (see who).
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