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Eric Valley

3.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 37 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Disciplinary Resignation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

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Eric Valley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HORRIBLE ATTORNEY

ERIC VALLEY IS A JOKE! We tried to hire him last September to help with "just information" regarding property removal. He agreed to charge us one hour ONLY at $450/hour but no matter how long it would take him, he would help us because he was friends with the son (lol, not even). We spoke on Tuesd...ay and he agreed to email us information by Friday morning. He started texting & harassing me non-stop Friday wanting more money HE HADN'T EVEN PROVIDED US WITH ANYTHING!! He actually started calling me names!! We finally fired him Friday afternoon for breach of verbal contract. Hours later he sent me an email with "PICTURES OF JIBBERISH ON LEGAL PAPER" - wasn't even decipherable. This guy really needs to have his license revoked! The fact I have a brain, stopped his BS dead. People of less knowledge are getting scammed by this cretin!! HE DOESN'T DO ANY WORK & JUST WANTS MORE MONEY!! ****PLEASE NOTE ANY POSITIVE REVIEWS OF MR VALLEY ARE 10+ YEARS AGO - ANYTHING RECENT IS NEGATIVE**** I hope he hasn't gone back to drinking/drugging.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Terrible attorney

Eric valley is a terrible attorney. The only tactic he has is to cut people off when talking. He seems to only like to represent females that he has power over. He attempts to Harass and intimidate people until they begins to fear him and cave to his commands. It doesn’t matter if you are a client o...r defendant... if he doesn’t get what he wants he will turn on you. He has no professionalism. He will come into your work with customers there and cuss you out. People in the legal community refer to Eric as sloppy and annoying... especially in the court room. If you are female he will say that he will complete your case pro Bono but if he ends up losing he will go after you for the money. Avoid him at all costs. Not worth the headache and you will only be frustrated when he fails to represent you!

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

What a misogynist avoid at all costs

This sometimes bar approved attorney is course chauvinistic and totally inappropriate. Avoid at all costs if you are male he will make your situation much worse. Female he is impotent and blames women for his inadequacies.

Posted by Lindsey | July 4, 2014

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Our family was very blessed to have mr valley representing my brother with a long term chemical dependency problem in my eyes... with a broken leg when he read 18. Mr valley had been highly recommended by several people although they didn't know he was working with my bigbrotheralready. . others, in...cluding people I knowpersonally Being my brothers little sister and dealing with this for years h.is has excruciating to be... bit mostly watching my parents in emotional and financial hell.I am so grateful for Mr valley and his dedication. He made our family feel safe and understood in horrible times... He tried harder than I would.

Eric Valley

Replied last May 14, 2018

Thank you!!

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2013

Eric gets a job done!

Eric helped me out with a case this year when I was getting a divorce. He and his staff worked with me and kept me sane at a time when I needed it. He was able to help me get support that I needed and made sure that the other attorney didn't just run me over like my ex...I would recommend him to an...yone that needs a good well informed hard working for you attorney!

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Eric Valley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a tireless advocate for his clients. I have worked with him on several matters. He has a thorough knowledge of the law and makes creative and successful arguments. I highly recommend him."

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Charles Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Works hard for his clients and is well versed in the law."

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Michael Haas

Litigation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric without reservation. We first met as deputy prosecutors many years ago. At that time Eric was assigned to appellate matters and complex civil litigation frequently involving land use issues. Today Eric has a broader litigation practice that includes criminal and civil matters. Eric is brilliant, well-versed in the law and passionate when it comes to representing his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2017

updated on 05/22/2017

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2014

updated on 10/25/2016

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2012

updated on 01/28/2019

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Eric’s comment:

“Avvo sucks - everybody knows that. In 2017 the bar asked me to change one line in my flat fee agreement. In '91 I left New York and stopped paying dues - 8 years later they suspended me with no notice; in 2014 New York informed the Washington bar, which sent me a letter (my first notice that New York had done anything) telling me, so I resigned from New York. Avvo gets this actionably wrong, but good luck suing Avvo. Again, Avvo sucks - parasites.”

Honors

2018

Men's 200 freestyle relay, National champion United States Masters swimmer

2016

Men's 200 freestyle relay, National champion United States Masters swimmer

1987

JUDGE-MADE LAW IN A MIXED CIVIL- AND COMMON-LAW JURISDICTION, Tulane Law Review

1980

Reed Scholar, Simpson Timber Company

1979

Reed Scholar, Simpson Timber Company

1978

Governor, Boy's State, American Legion

Associations

1985 - 1987

Tulane Law Review

Associate Editor

Publications

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