Mr. Mella is a very accomplished individual, possessing a unique blend of professional experience and educational qualifications. Prior to entering the legal profession, he spent four years in the medical industry, where he gained experience in caring for in-patients and distributing orthopaedic implants and allied medical equipment. He subsequently transitioned to the private security industry, where he held a position on the board of one of Cebu’s premier private security contractors, Sentinel Security Agency. During this time, he honed his skills in human resource management, policy-making, contract negotiation, project cost analysis, occupational safety and health, labor law compliance, and labor dispute resolution, ultimately laying the foundation for his future career as a lawyer.
After passing the 2018 Bar Exam, Mr. Mella engaged in a loose partnership with the law offices of Piramide Famor Medalle Patiño Pelimer and Corpuz and also worked pro bono under the IBP Cebu City Chapter free legal aid clinic. In December 2019, he joined MN Law as an Associate and was promoted to Partner at the beginning of 2021.
In his legal practice, Mr. Mella handles a diverse range of cases, including civil matters involving family law, real property, damages, and maritime law, matters before administrative bodies concerning labor disputes, compliance, and immigration laws, criminal prosecution and defense, and intellectual property.
Mr. Mella holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Visayas – Gullas School of Law, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Velez College – College of Nursing, a Security Officer license, and a Basic Occupational Safety and Health certificate, all of which contribute to his well-roundedness as a legal professional.