Atty. Louis E. Valvo
Louis E. Valvo is a Partner in our White Plains, New York, office.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Louis E. Valvo at a Glance
Louis E. Valvo is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and New Jersey United States District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York United States D (1992). Educated at New York Law School J.D. (—) and Oxford University in Oxford, England Summer studying law Long Island University-Southampton College. B.S. Environmental Science (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Jersey Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Louis E. Valvo
- Louis E. Valvo is a Partner in our White Plains, New York, office
- A skilled trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, Louis focuses his practice on personal injury, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, labor law, employment discrimination, and premise liability cases
- He joins HBS after spending 14 years as a partner in a New York law office where he was an accomplished trial attorney with a successful record in federal, state, and appellate courts
- Louis began his legal career as an Assistant DA under Robert M. Morgenthau in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and quickly established himself as an accomplished trial lawyer having tried numerous felony cases to a verdict and handling hundreds of grand jury matters
- He shifted his career to private practice in 1994 where he was responsible for all matters involving civil litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, products liability, and white-collar criminal defense in federal and state courts
- Louis was recruited to be the Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office in 1996, a position that he held for twelve years
- Louis earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School, which included a summer studying law at prestigious Oxford University in Oxford, England
- He received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Long Island University-Southampton College
- Louis’s cases have been profiled in various books and movies
- Also, he has served as a television legal analyst on shows such as Court TV and Hollywood Justice
- Additionally, Louis is a faculty member for the National District Attorneys Association, American Prosecutors Research Institute, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Recognition •Distinguished Peer Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell •Prosecutor of the Year, Trial Advocacy
- District Attorneys Association of the State of New York
- 2004 •Certificate of Recognition, Orangetown (NY) Police Department, 2000 •Nominee, Department of Justice U.S
- Attorney General’s Award, 1997 •Outstanding Prosecutor Award, Detectives’ Benevolent Association of Rockland County, 1996 In the Press HBS Adds Partner Louis E. Valvo and Associate Jannah B. Eichenbaum to White Plains Office August 29, 2022 WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK - August 29, 2022 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is delighted to welcome Louis E. Valvo as a Partner and Jannah B. Eichenbaum as an Associate to its growing office in White Plains, New York
- Louis is a skilled trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation
Practice Areas Explained
Louis E. Valvo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Louis E. Valvo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Medical Malpractice in White Plains
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in White Plains
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Product Liability in White Plains
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Louis E. Valvo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Louis E. Valvo's practice in the field of medical malpractice, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Louis E. Valvo brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey United States District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York United States D, Louis E. Valvo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, slip & fall, and product liability, Louis E. Valvo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Louis E. Valvo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Louis E. Valvo Handles in White Plains
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