About John L. Valentino
John is a member of the firm and serves on its Board of Managers. John practices in the areas of litigation, employment and discrimination, business transactions, appellate law, and professional practices. John primarily represents employers in federal and state court litigation over business and commercial matters, and over claims such as breach of employment contracts, shareholder disputes, retaliation, discrimination, non-compete agreements, and a variety of other business, labor and employment-related legal claims. He has provided representation before various federal and state agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Department of Labor, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. John often advises employers preparing and implementing employment policies regarding sexual harassment, drug testing, employment termination and employment references. John has written articles and lectured on various legal topics, including contract law, business transactions, sexual harassment, discrimination, employment at will and temporary employees. He develops programs for employers to use in educating their employees on sensitive employment matters, such as sexual harassment. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees John L. Valentino included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About John L. Valentino Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York, 1987
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
Non Legal Education
- LeMoyne College, 1984
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
Past Positions
- Implemented drug testing, sexual harassment, and other employment policies for employers
- Represented plaintiffs in claims against government agencies
- Represented shareholders in disputes with other shareholders
Published Works
Articles
- Tax Credits Granted to Employers Hiring Veterans, December, 2011
- New Regulations for Disabled Individuals to Obtain Protection Under the ADA, April, 2011
- NYS Dept. of Labor - Wage Order Issued Containing Changes, January, 2011
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1988
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1988
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1989
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1988
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Board of Directors)
- RLS Career Center (Former President)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | John L. Valentino |
| Firm | Bousquet Holstein PLLC |
| Address | 110 West Fayette Street, One Lincoln Center, Suite 1000, Syracuse, NY 13202 |
| Phone | 315-667-2532 |
| Phone | 315-423-2854 |
| Website | bhlawpllc.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |