When seeking experienced counsel on labor and employment matters, as well as an experienced problem solver who offers seasoned guidance on a wide range of business and legal issues, call on John Valentino for his astute advice and business acumen. John’s vast business knowledge comes from his many years representing a long list of executives, professionals and companies, large and small, as well as his experience as a managing partner of Bousquet Holstein.
John has performed extensive legal work on behalf of employers and employees in matters involving labor, employment and discrimination law; he has a unique perspective, understanding both sides of every case, making him an exceptionally strong, well-informed advocate for his clients. His experience as a litigator has given John additional insight into plaintiffs’ and defendants’ motives, strategies, and legal options. This big-picture perspective serves John’s clients in important ways both in and out of the courtroom.
A veteran with substantial experience in front of the New York State Division of Human Rights, Equal Rights Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor, and New York State and federal courts, John works to help companies, executives and other professionals avoid legal problems and minimize their risk of liability in matters involving:
• harassment and retaliation• employment contracts• age discrimination• national origin discrimination• disability discrimination• religious discrimination• sex discrimination• drug testing• race discrimination• employee termination and discipline• compensation/Fair Labor Standards• fraud• non-compete and non-solicitation agreements• whistleblower• employment at will and temporary employees• breach of fiduciary duty
