Rocco V. Valvano Jr. focuses his practice in real estate, personal injury and wrongful death.
Attorney Rocco V. Valvano Jr. is a 1997 graduate of Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Scranton and is a graduate from Scranton Preparatory High School. Following Law School, Attorney Valvano served as a law clerk to the late Honorable Richard P. Conaboy, Senior Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania before joining the Firm.
Attorney Valvano’s practice is focused on Real Estate, Wills and Trust, Criminal Law and Personal Injury. Attorney Valvano has also represented municipalities and municipal authorities during his career. He has served as a Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert A. Mazzoni and is currently the Solicitor for the Lackawanna County Performing Arts Center Authority.
Attorney Valvano is a Licensed Pennsylvania Title Insurance Agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company. As a Title Agent, Attorney Valvano issues Owner Title Insurance Policies and Loan Title Insurance Policies for Residential and Commercial clients through the firm’s title insurance company, Keystone Abstract Services, Inc, which he manages.
Attorney Valvano has served as the co-chair of the Lackawanna County Real Estate Committee, Past President of the Scranton Prep Alumni Board of Governors and is also a member of The Society for the Preservation of the Tripp Family Homestead. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano Law Offices
321 Spruce Street
Suite 201- Bank Towers
Scranton, PA, 18503
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1997 | 07/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
High Ethical Standing | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
2019 Distinguished Attorney | The American Registry | 2019 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Lawyer- Real Estate | Top Attorneys | 2012 |
Scranton Times Readers' Choice Award - Attorney | Scranton Times | 2012 |
Rising Star | Pennsylvania Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Presidential Service Award | UNICO National, Scranton Chapter | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Solicitor | Lackawanna County Performing Arts Authority | 2010 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas to the Honorable Robert A. Mazzoni | 2001 - 2012 |
President/Title Agent | Keystone Abstract Services, Inc. | 2001 - 2012 |
Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard P. Conaboy | United States Federal Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Lackawanna County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Association of Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Scranton Prep Alumni Board of Governors | Past President | N/A |
Lackawanna County Real Estate Committee | Co-chair | N/A |
South Scranton Little League | Secretary | N/A |
The Society for the Preservation of the Tripp Family Homestead | Board of Directors | N/A |
Lackawanna County Bar Association ,Young Lawyers Division | Director | 2000 - 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Widener University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Scranton | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
Scranton Prep | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lawyers in the Classroom | The Court System | N/A |
Overview of the Mortgage Process | Title Insurance | N/A |
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Christina Novajosky, Real estate Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Other
As a fellow attorney, I know Rocco as well as his outstanding reputation. I also know him personally. For this reason I selected Rocco to do my re-financing with Fidelity Bank. I was more than pleased with his professionalism and efficiancy. I highly recommend Rocco both as an attorney and fellow client.
Jonathan Comitz, Unknown Attorney on Oct 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Tunis, Real estate Attorney on Oct 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Valvano is a highly-experienced Real Estate attorney who also provides a full compliment of related title insurance services. As an attorney who specializes in other matters, I refer all of my real estate and title work to Attorney Valvano. Most importanly, clients are always fully satisfied with his courteous, professional and competent representation.
Christopher Szewczyk, Real estate Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
A detail oriented real estate attorney that can ably guide clients buying or selling either residential or commercial real estate.
Gerard Karam, Real estate Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Rocco's expertise in Real Estate Law and Title Insurance is second to none. More importantly, he is attentive, courteous and prompt in giving good counsel to his clients.
Christopher Pavuk, Real estate Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Valvano is bright, eneretic, and profesdional. I strongly endorse this lawyer.