Valentine Joseph Wallace

Valentine Joseph Wallace

also known as "VAL"

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury ... +2 more

43 West 43rd Street, Suite 169, New York, NY

About Valentine

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 45%

Representing individuals, their families, and deceased's estates for medical error or neglect by medical personnel.

19 years

45%
Wrongful Death 25%

Representing the Estate of a deceased person in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including Administration proceedings in the Surrogates Courts of NYC, Westchester and Nassau.

15 years

25%
Personal Injury 20%

Civil litigation on behalf of individuals seriously injured.

24 years

20%
Car Accident 5%

Civil actions on behalf of clients injured in NYC motor vehicle accidents; driver, passenger, bicyclist and pedestrian.

24 years

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

Pursuing justice for the most vulnerable, who have suffered injury in a nursing home setting.

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Wallace Law Office

43 West 43rd Street, Suite 169, New York, NY, 10036

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Valentine Joseph Wallace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

persistant great lawyer, favorable outcome

While I don't normally write reviews as I am not one to share my experiences, I feel that this is important to do so this time around. I hired Val Wallace and his law firm after meeting with them regarding my husband's passing. I wasn't sure if what had happened to my husband was a legal matter o...r not but after consulting with Val and his firm I realized that what had transpired needed to be legally processed. Throughout the legal process, Val was diligent and extremely knowledgable on what needed to be done and knew how to get it done. He was relentless in getting all the facts straight and pointing out the negligence and medical malpractice that caused the wrongful death of my husband. With every rebuttal that was thrown our way Val took the time and continued to research and press the case forward. While the process was long and grueling at times, Val was always reassuring and kind when I needed it, he continually kept me updated throughout the entire time. His professionalism and knowledge are beyond my expectations. I cannot thank Val and his team enough for what they have done for my family and I. The favorable outcome that Val achieved will never be forgotten.

Posted by Arcadio | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer

At the time during my accident I was skeptical about hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit, following the surgery and after I suffered a lot of pain I then decided to hire an attorney. I did not have any idea who to hire and instead called the lawyer referral service, who then recommended me an Att...orney by the name of Valentine J. Wallace. It took me awhile to decide if I should call and pursue a lawsuit and finally I called Mr. Wallace to schedule a meeting and the first time I met with Mr. Wallace I noticed he cared very much about my injury and reassured me that I have a case and that we will be filling a lawsuit on my behalf. I was very patient during the two and a half years and I am pleased to say Attorney Valentine J. Wallace is dedicated to his work in a very professional and consistent manner, communicable and very much reliable in moving forward with your case. He will fight hard for what is right and will keep you updated with every detail and honestly answer your calls in a manner in which you can trust. I highly recommend attorney Valentine J. Wallace to anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.

Posted by Vanessa | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury settlement

This is my first time ever experiencing a situation, where I found myself injured and unsure of the outcome. That all change the day I met with my attorney Valentine J. Wallace ESQ. He is very professional and explain all of my rights and process that my case would take. He fought hard for my case an...d justice was done. I’m very happy with the outcome and service he provided because he guided me in the right direction to getting a second opinion on my medical case which helped me see the damage that I would be enduring for the rest of my life. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that’s looking for high quality lawyer that respect your hardships.

Posted by Nancy | January 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Mr. Wallace, is an excellent and effective attorney. He is everything one would want a lawyer to be; articulate, intelligent, kind, and direct. I put myself in his hands and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. He fought for me like family and treated me as such. Thank you, Val, for fighting for my fu...ture. I hope this day never comes but I wouldn’t hesitate to ask for your help again. You truly are a godsend and I appreciate everything you’ve done these past four years for my family and I. Thank you for believing in me and my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great man, Amazing lawyer

I would recommend Val’s legal representation to anyone looking. For years he fought for my family and at the end of everything i felt like justice was served. He was very reliable, always picked up our calls and kept us in the loop through out the entire process. Thanks Val for everything you did.

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Valentine Joseph Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jose Cruz

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Val Wallace is an excellent lawyer and advocate for his clients. I especially commend him for his demonstrated diligence in legal research and case preparation."

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Matthew Lenza

General practice lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos."

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Erin Hargis

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wallace provides valuable insight and contributions to the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wallace is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Other

"Top notch lawyer in this field and one of the best lawyers in the state. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stuart Dimartini

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John DeProspo

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Wallace is a dedicated, highly skilled lawyer who provides excellent advice to Avvo users. I fully endorse him."

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Edward Ruffo

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Val has a keen understanding of the legal issues and the litigation skills to achieve superior results."

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Taejin Pendleton

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When you're fighting against the largest insurance companies in the country, you need an attorney that will stand up for your rights. This is a lawyer that will fight to get you everything you deserve. If you are looking for a personal injury attorney in New York you owe it to yourself to give him a call to discuss your case."

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Michael Litman

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wallace has been a valuable asset to the legal community, contributing thoughtful advice to Avvo users. His answers demonstrate his depth of knowledge in the practice of personal injury law. I endorse him as an attorney."

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Evan Balmer

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Val's very knowledgeable and an asset to the Bar Association."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Lindsay Curcio

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Val Wallace. I find he has an extensive knowledge of NY state personal injury law. He has great analytical qualities and quickly identifies relevant issues in cases. Val is extremely professional and has an outstanding work ethic."

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John O'Brien

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Wallace Law Office

2010 - 2011

Associate, The Flomenhaft Law Firm

2008 - 2009

Of Counsel, Law Office of Eric H. Green

2006 - 2007

Associate, Shearer & Essner, LLP

2005 - 2006

Associate, McElfish Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Bar Association of the City of New York

Mentor

2009 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Developmentally disabled person died in State residence

Successful

Breast implant exchange following motor vehicle accident

Successful

Surgical error kills patient during cardiac procedure

Successful

Ex-financee refuses to give back Engagement ring

Successful

WWII veteran takes a bad fall on a Manhattan sidewalk

Successful

Broken sidewalk leads to knee surgery for elderly woman

Settled pre-trial for six figures+

Nursing Home neglect adds to a patient's woes

Successful

High school athlete hurt by a drunk driver

Successful

Yoga champion breaks his wrist on a Brooklyn sidewalk

Successful

Delay in diagnosis stole her best chance of survival

Successful

Walking on the roadway in a snowstorm and hit by a truck

Successul

Gifted Artist hits back after car accident

Successful

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Education

1994

University College Dublin

B.C.L., H. Dip Eur Law.

Languages

English

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