Mr. Valente's primary area of concentration is in:

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION / EMPLOYMENT / EDUCATION LAW:
Mr. Valente’s practice includes representing businesses and insurance carriers in the defense of workers’ compensation and employment related lawsuits. He has successfully tried numerous cases over the years before the Vermont Superior Courts and the Vermont Department of Labor and Industry. Mr. Valente has argued cases before the Vermont Supreme Court on workers’ compensation issues. He provides training to companies to improve their experience with workplace injury claims. He represents and advises companies on employment and human resources issues. Mr. Valente also practices in the area of education law, representing school boards and districts with regard to employment matters and student discipline. Attorney Valente is the author of a book, Understanding Workers' Compensation: Managing Workplace Injuries and Lowering Costs, and has written numerous articles published in regional and national periodicals on subjects involving workplace injury management.

EDUCATION:
Boston College, B.A., 1988
Suffolk University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Defense Research Institute
Northern New England Defense Counsel Association
Society for Human Resources Management
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Rutland County Bar Association
Greater Rutland Area Personnel Executives

BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1991

AUTHORSHIPS:
Morgan, Valente and Denton, “Workers’ Compensation Practice and Procedure”; “Special Issues in Workers’ Compensation”, Vermont Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Practice Manual, 1996

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, Board of Directors, 2001-present (Secretary/Treasurer, 2003-present)
Vermont Capital Dept Affordability Committee, 2003-present
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2002-present (2nd Vice President 2004-present/Treasurer 2003)
Paramount Theatre, Board of Directors, 2004-present
Rutland Region Community Television, Board of Directors, 2000-2005 (President, 2003-2005)
Crossroads Arts Council, Board of Directors 1995-2001 (President, 1997-2000)
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Drama Department, Assistant Director, 1993-2001
First Night Rutland, Board of Directors 1994-1995
Rutland County Court Diversion Programs, Hearing Board Member 1991-1999