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Admitted: 1998, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Law School: University of Detroit Mercy, J.D.
Member: Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors (term ends 2014); Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board Member (2011-2012).
Biography: Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Ms. Valentine an AV rating, the highest rating, which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, as well as including her in the 2011 Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Law & Politics publication selected Ms. Valentine as a Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Dbusiness publication has recognized Ms. Valentine as a 2010 Top Lawyer. Member of the Advisory Board for the Institute of Transnational Arbitration.
Awards, Committees and Memberships: Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors (term ends 2014); Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board Member (2011-2012); Chair of the OCBA Circuit Court Committee (2006-2007), Vice-Chair (2005-2006); Designated Committee Member, OCBA Circuit Court Committee (2002-2010); OCBA Post-Bench/Bar Task Force Committee (2007); Member, OCBA Case Conference Pilot Program (2007-2009); OCBA Standard Protective Order Subcommittee (2006-2007); OCBA Legislative Review Subcommittee (2007-2008); Chair of the OCBA Laches Subcommittee (2003-2004); Designated Committee Member OCBA Membership Committee (2003-2009); Member, State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly (Rep Assembly) (term September 2004-2010); Rep Assembly, Assembly Review Committee (2007-2008); Rep Assembly, Drafting Committee (2006-2007); Rep Assembly, Special Issues Committee (2005-2006); Designated Committee Member, Michigan State Bar Committee on Civil Procedure and Courts (2001-2007); Advisory Member, Michigan State Bar Committee on Civil Procedure and Courts (2008-2010). Chair of the United Way/Junior League's Governor's Honor Roll (2005); Designated Committee Member of the Constitutional Law Section of the Michigan State Bar (1998-2000); Real Estate Sub-Section of the Michigan State Bar Association. Chair of the Oversight Committee for the Pontiac Alumni Foundation (PAF) (2006-2007); Co-Chair PAF Grant Committee (2007); Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Presenter at the "Speaker Series: Women in the Law" Program; Junior League of Birmingham Phenomenal Women Award (March 2004); Certificate of Appreciation, Pro Bono Recognition United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2001); Certificate of Appreciation, Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament, Detroit Regional (2001); Member, Michigan Association for Justice, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Past Member, Junior League of Birmingham Charity Organization.
Educational Achievements: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1998); Winner of the 20th Annual William Henry Gallagher Moot Court Competition (1996); Semi-Finalist, G. Mennen William's Moot Court Competition (1996); National Team, First Amendment Moot Court Competition, Nashville, TN (1998); National Team, The 21st Annual Robert F. Wagner, Sr. National Labor Law Moot Court Competition, New York, NY, (1997); Moot Court Board of Directors (1996-1998); Designee for the Michigan Supreme Court Moot Court Demonstration (1997); University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Book Award, Urban Law Clinic (1998); Student Coordinator for the G. Mennen William's Moot Court Competition (1998); University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Service Award for Commitment to the Moot Court Board of Directors (1998). Central Michigan University (B.S.B.A., 1993); President, Order of Omega Honors Fraternity (1992-93); Award for Scholastic Achievement, Zeta Tau Alpha; Central Michigan University Dean's List; Treasurer, Zeta Tau Alpha Executive Board (1992-93); Assistant Vice-President, Zeta Tau Alpha; Sergeant-at-Arms, Zeta Tau Alpha; Alumni Relations Chairman, Zeta Tau Alpha; Junior Panhellenic Director and Chairman (1992); Panhellenic Council Cabinet Parliamentarian (1991-92); Panhellenic Judicial Board Chairman (1991-92); Award for Outstanding Cabinet Member of Panhellenic Counsel (1993); Finance Club (1992-93); Chairman of Central Michigan University's First Annual Emerging Leader Conference (1993).
Practice Areas Include: Civil Litigation, including Manufacturer's Representative Law, Commission Disputes, Employment Law, Contract Law, Real Estate, Wrongful Death, and General Business Law.
Born: Southfield, Michigan
Victoria A. Valentine is a partner at Valentine & Associates, P.C. Since joining the firm in 1998, Ms. Valentine has focused on representing sales agents (both independent and in-house direct employees), brokers and distributors. She specializes in contract negotiation, employment law, and litigation to recover commissions. She also has experience in matters involving real estate and wrongful death, as well as general business law issues. Ms. Valentine is earning a distinguished reputation and has recently been named as a Rising Star by the Michigan Super Lawyers.
Ms. Valentine has appeared in both state and federal courts, including the Michigan Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She has also appeared in other tribunals, including the American Arbitration Association (AAA), private arbitration and international arbitration through the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Ms. Valentine has been awarded an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating and identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability. She is a very active member of the legal community, including serving on the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors, Chair of the OCBA Circuit Court Committee (2006-07), Vice-Chair (2005-06), Designated Committee Member (2002-09), Chair of the OCBA Standard Protective Order Subcommittee (2006-07); Chairperson OCBA Laches Subcommittee (2003-04); Member OCBA Post-Bench/Bar Task Force Committee (2007); Member of OCBA Case Conference Pilot Program (2007-08); Member of OCBA Membership Committee (2003-08); State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly (2004-10); Assembly Review, Representative Assembly (2007-08); Drafting Committee, Representative Assembly (2006-07), Special Issues Committee, Representative Assembly (2005-06); State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on Civil Procedure and Courts (2001-10); State
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