Melanie Hughes
Paralegal
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” ~ Anonymous. Empathy, a trait not coded into everyone’s DNA, is one that Melanie Hughes naturally displays each time she listens to a client from the first point of contact. While each case is different, empathy, along with listening and trustworthiness, are attributes Melanie displays to make each client feel safe and comfortable as they share details of their personal situation in a judgement-free zone.
Melanie brings eight years of experience as an organized, detail-oriented paralegal. The knowledge she’s gained over the years has created a strong foundation for the variety of areas of law and types of cases she handles alongside the attorneys as they counsel a diverse client base. Melanie answers calls from potential clients, conducts the initial interviews, and schedules consultations for the attorneys as well as answers questions for potential clients before and after their consultations. She also assists the attorneys manage their matters, which includes proofreading and formatting documents, preserving evidence for their files, drafting and finalizing documents, preparing and filing documents with the court, keeping files organized, and lending a hand wherever else is necessary. She also assists clients with removal of content from the Internet and manages some of the firm’s Digital Risk Protection clients. Lastly, she is a contributing author to the firm’s blogs used to educate potential clients about internet defamation and Minc Law.
When not in the office, Melanie enjoys raising her two young daughters and spending time with them, her husband, and their two dogs. She loves to read – aiming to read about 50 novels each year – and is a member of a book club that meets monthly. She enjoys participating in any type water sport activity including swimming, kayaking, boating, etc.
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Civic Involvement
- Faith United Church of Christ – Volunteer
Education
- Lakeland Community College (Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2012)
- Paralegal Association
- Kent State University (Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies, 2010)
Minc Law Publications
- Can The USA Arrest Blackmailers From The Philippines? (August 2024)
- Does INTERPOL Deal With Blackmailers? What You Need to Know (August 2024)
- What to Do If You Get an Email Threatening to Expose a Video of You (August 2024)
- “My Coworker Lied About Me to My Boss.” What to Do, and When to Hire a Lawyer (August 2024)
- 9 Famous Defamation Cases that Shaped the Law and Society (July 2024)
- How to Avoid Sextortion Recovery Scams (March 2024)
- Snapchat Leaks: What to Know About “The Snappening” (April 2024)
- What to Do If You’re Falsely Accused of Sexual Harassment Online (Mar 2024)
- How to Legally Stop Someone From Spreading Lies About You Online (Mar 2024)
- What to Do If Your Nudes Gets Leaked on the Internet (Nov 2023)
- What Qualifies as Workplace Defamation of Character? (Nov 2023)
- Why Defamation Cases Are Not Taken on Contingency (Sept 2023)
- What to Do If Someone is Distributing Your Intimate Images Without Consent (Aug 2023)
- How to Improve Google Search Results for Your Name (July 2023)
- What to Do If You Are Being Harassed on TikTok (May 2023)
- How to Push Down Negative Search Results From Google (May 2023)
- How to Deal With Defamation on Nextdoor.com (March 2023)
- How to Choose an Ethical & Effective Online Reputation Management Company (Feb 2023)
- What Can I Do If My Ex Posted My Nudes? (Nov 2022)
- What is the Corporate Reputation Management Process? (Nov 2022)
- Reputation Crisis Management: How to Prepare For a Reputation Crisis (Sept 2022)
- The Best Online Reputation Repair Strategies For Individuals & Businesses (Aug 2022)
- Can You Sue If You Are Falsely Accused of Racism? (Aug 2022)
- What to Do If Someone Has Stolen Your OnlyFans Content (May 2022)
- What to Do If You Are the Target of LinkedIn Defamation (April 2022)
- What is a Retainer Fee Agreement & How Does It Work? (March 2022)
- What is the Difference Between an Insult and a Defamatory Statement? (March 2022)
- How to Repair a Damaged Online Reputation (January 2022)
- How Long Does it Take to Sue for Defamation? (Dec 2021)
- How to Handle Slander on Instagram (Dec 2021)
- How to Respond to Bad Reviews on the Internet (Aug 2021)
- Steps to Take if You Are Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault on Twitter (June 2021)
- How to Protect Your Privacy on Social Media (May 2021)
- What to Do If You Are the Victim of Social Media Defamation (March 2021)
- Job Hunting and Your Online Presence: Why You Should Be Paying Attention! (January 2020)
- Cheater Websites: What’s The Difference Between an Original & Scraped Post? (March 2020)
- Top Online Defamation Services (March 2020)
- Dangers of Sexting: Why You Should Not Sext (April 2020)
- Top 8 Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Defamation Lawyers (April 2020)
- Top Internet Defamation Lawyers & Law Firms in the United States (April 2020)
- 5 Free Tools & Tips to Stop Online Defamation in its Tracks (June 2020)
- How to Permanently Remove Posts from TheDirty.com (July 2020)
- Why You Should Not Publicly Shame Someone on Social Media (August 2020)
- What to do if Someone is Distributing Your Intimate Images Without Consent (August 2020)
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Minc Law (August 2020)
- How to Speak to the Media: Tips & Best Practices (Oct 2020)
- Understanding Online Shaming: What is It & is It Legal? (Dec 2020)
- How to Remove Defamatory Content & Search Results From Google (Jan 2021)
- How to Report a Tweet & Twitter Account (Feb 2021)
- Guide to Hiring Defamation of Character Lawyers in Ohio & Filing Suit (Feb 2021)
Videos By Melanie
- How Suppression Can Help You Take Control of Your Online Reputation
- Help! My Nudes Are On The Internet – How Do I Remove Them?
- How to Protect Your Privacy on Social Media
- What to Do If Someone is Sharing Your Intimate Images Without Consent
- Help! I’ve Been Falsely Accused of Sexual Misconduct on Twitter
- How to Remove Court Records From the Internet
- Attorney Retainer Fee Agreement: What is It & How Does It Work?
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