Christian Valentino focuses his practice on representation of individuals seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence of others, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, products liability, and other forms of negligence. He also has an extensive practice in the area of Estate & Trust Litigation, where he represents individuals in Surrogate's Court.

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Mr. Valentino possesses the knowledge and ability to handle cases through the appellate process. He has drafted numerous successful Appellate Division briefs, and he has argued cases before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department on numerous occasions. 

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Professional & Civic Duties

• Monroe County Bar Association, Member

• Rochester Spinal Association, Board of Directors, Member, January 2015-January 2021

• Fairport Baptist Homes, Board of Directors, Chairman

• Council for the State University of New York, College at Geneseo, 2008-Present

• Mock Trial Team, Our Lady of Mercy High School, Former Coach

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Honors & Awards

• New York’s Daily Record Litigation Power List, 2024

• Leaders in Law, New York Daily Record & Rochester Business Journal, 2021

• The Best Lawyers in America©, 2018-2023

  • Lawyer of the Year for Trusts & Estates Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America©, 2019

• SuperLawyers©, 2017-2021

  • Rising Star, 2013​

• Up & Coming Attorney, New York Daily Record, 2009

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Speaking Engagements​

• "Essential Truths of Estate Planning", MoneyTalks Podcast, August 2021

• "Wills & Estate Planning 101: What Every Person Should Know When Thinking About Estate Planning", The Aquinas Institute of Rochester, June 2021

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Education

• University of Dayton Law School, J.D., cum laude

• State University of New York, College at Geneseo, B.A.

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Bar Admissions

• New York

 

Court Admissions

• United States District Court, Western District of New York

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