Atty. John William Valente

Atty. John William Valente

Hon. John William Valente is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, arbitration and 5 other areas of law.

Rutland Rutland 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (802) 683-3010 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John William Valente at a glance

John William Valente is a personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, and education attorney based in Rutland, Vermont. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1991), District of Columbia (2005), and New York (2008). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Boston College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. John William Valente is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, arbitration and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Rutland, VT

Practice Areas Explained

John William Valente's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Valente handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John William Valente is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John William Valente is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Vermont →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John William Valente is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John William Valente is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Vermont →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John William Valente is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rutland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Valente

Where is John William Valente's law office located?
John William Valente's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Valente handle?
John William Valente focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has John William Valente practiced law?
John William Valente has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John William Valente go to law school?
John William Valente earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John William Valente for a consultation?
You can contact John William Valente directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John William Valente received?
John William Valente's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Boston College
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005
New York
Admitted: 2008

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