Michael Pelagalli

Attorney

Michael understands that time is of the essence when the reputation an individual or business has tirelessly built and worked to earn is attacked. Based on his years of experience as an attorney, he has witnessed firsthand the significant tangible and intangible impact even one defamatory statement can have on an individual or business’s good name. Clients feel assured that whether in or out of the courtroom, Michael will passionately advocate to protect their reputation as if it were his own.

From removing defamatory content throughout the Internet to establishing the monetary damages resulting from online defamation in courts across the country, Michael combines his deep litigation and jury trial experience to achieve tailored solutions for his clients’ unique problems. An important measure by which Michael defines success is how quickly he can provide peace of mind to his clients to move forward with their lives or businesses.

Throughout his career, Michael has represented large corporations, executives, medical professionals, small businesses, and individuals in a variety of defamation matters. His proven track record of success in and out of the courtroom is demonstrated by the numerous favorable jury trial verdicts, six-figure settlements for his clients, and successful petitions for injunctive or other equitable relief he’s achieved. As lead counsel, Michael tackles all aspects of the litigation, trial, and appeals processes on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, and is therefore knowledgeable about the intricacies of the judicial process. Armed with this wealth of experience, Michael thrives on opportunities to defend his clients’ reputations under the pressure that naturally is associated with these situations.

Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching sports, and coaching rugby in the greater Cleveland area.

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Michael’s Client Testimonials

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Mike Pelagalli, Aka: my Angel. Before, I Found Mike, I searched for months for an attorney, meanwhile the social circle ruining my name was growing. I was depressed, and visiting very dark places. After our first phone call, I cried. I knew I had found him. Not only has an attorney, but also a friend, and a realistic professional who does not want to see me spending unnecessary money. As a Father himself, he and my dad have shared relatable concerns acting as they would having face the situation. Mike Pelagalli always has his game face on, and the best part….not only does Mike want to win, but he aggressively works to provide you with vindication and MERCY! So, confused or lost, call the Angels at Minc Law
Allie Wagner
I worked with Michael Pelagalli and he handled our case in a timely matter. He is very professional, and we couldn’t have been happier with the service. I highly recommend Minc Law!
Oksana Gr
I was going through an slew of false accusations and was pointed in the direction of the Mink Law Firm. I am so thankful for their services, as they helped me when I felt alone and helpless. Michael P and his team were nothing but professional, and I will forever be in a state of gratitude for their legal knowledge. 5 stars and more if I could.
Alex Hinson
Absolutely phenomenal. Michael took care of every single issue of defamation. I was concerned about wording because of the public nature of all parties involved, but Michael had open communication and approval from me all along the way. I will suggest him to absolutely anyone.
KD | June 20, 2022
I came across Minc Law for a certain online matter and so glad I met Micheal Pelagalli. I dealt with a lawyer previous to meeting him and I didn’t get no where near the great legal personal service Micheal provides. I spoke with Micheal on a 1 on 1 basis through text and calls and not passing me off to his paralegal like some lawyers in the industry do. He goes above and beyond for his clients and has their best interest at heart. Also thanks to Aaron Minc for pitching in on the situation. If you want straight talk and no BS and someone who is willing to go all In for you, hire Mike Pelagalli Like I did.
Saadi Madina | March 28, 2022
Michael was great to work with, he understood the issue I was having with an extortion case and took control of all communication. The situation was resolved in a timely fashion and I feel great about the outcome. I would recommend Minc and Michael to anyone having the same issue.
CR | November 23, 2021
Unfortunately I got extorted . I am glad I took swift action with Minc. They saved me a lot of stress and felt confident working with them with dealing with my situation
OP | November 12, 2021

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Civic Involvement

Bar Admissions

Education

Miami University, Farmer School of Business (B.S.)

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D.)

  • 2014-2015 Nationals Competition – Moot Court – Region 6 Champion

Representative Matters

  • Successful identification of individual responsible for creating anonymous defamatory websites over 7 months, deletion of websites, and obtained six figure judgments against said individual.
  • Successful identification of individual responsible for creation of anonymous defamatory website and obtaining deletion of site.
  • Successful in deletion of false and defamatory Change.org petition started by anonymous group.
  • Successful reclamation of online domain for a client through The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy.
  • Successful deletion of false and defamatory articles from political news outlets.
  • Deletion of false and defamatory google Reviews from both anonymous and known individuals.
  • Successful content removal from outlets like ESPN, Barstool Sports, local news outlets, specialty blogsites, and more.
  • Represented businesses and professionals against defamatory campaigns on Google Reviews, Ripoff Report, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Represented businesses and individual clients in the removal of negative posts on Facebook.
  • Represented an individual in the removal of a secretly recorded video from the Internet.

Awards

  • Super Lawyers – Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters, (2022, 2023)

Presentations

  • Parma Bar Association – Presenter. The Ethics and Practice of Handling Online Reputation Issues as a Legal Professional. December 15, 2021

Publications & PR

Minc Law Publications

Videos By Michael

  • How to Handle Being Blackmailed by Your Sugar Baby
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  • How to Remove Fake Google Reviews
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  • Steps to Take If You Are The Target of Twitter Defamation
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  • Sextortion and Online Extortion Legal Services Q&A
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