Michael Anthony Valenti

Michael Anthony Valenti

Valenti Hanley PLLC β€’ Louisville, KY
Employment LaborBusiness LitigationCorporate GovernanceEmployment LawGeneral Practice

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Contact

Email
Phone
(513) 599-8988
Address
1 Riverfront Plaza Suite 1950, Louisville, KY, 40202, US

Professional

About

Mike is a native of Cleveland Ohio where he attended St. Ignatius High School. He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at nationally ranked College of the Holy Cross, which he graduated from in 1982. Mike then attended law school and received his JD from American University's Washington College of Law. Mike concentrates his practice in the business law arena, devoting most of his time in the following two areas: (i) general business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, officers and employees of businesses; and (ii) preparing the necessary documentation concerning the formation and operation of businesses, including business formation agreements and all types of contractual agreements needed by businesses in the course of their operations. During the course of his career, Mike has successfully represented clients in many jury and bench trials, acting as the first chair attorney in most of these cases. All told, Mike has litigated hundreds of cases involving millions of dollars, including cases seeking preliminary or injunctive relief. Mike believes that he brings a unique perspective to the practice of law in the business arena because his substantial litigation experience helps him anticipate issues that may arise in the contractual documents which he often prepares for clients. Mike is also active in the community. He served as President of the Board of Directors of Harbor House of Louisville, a nonprofit entity serving the needs of developmentally disabled individuals in the community, during the years 2011 and 2012 and currently remains a board member on HH's executive committee. He also coached football and lacrosse on a variety of levels over a 10 year period. Mike is a devotee of outdoor sports including skiing and mountain climbing/biking. Specialties: Representing clients of all sizes in business litigation and transactional matters, including intellectual property, securities, corporate governance, white collar criminal and employment cases. SEE FIRM WEBSITE FOR REPRESENTIVE LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPECIFIC CASES. Mike and his firm are AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He has also been named in Louisville magazine's Top Lawyers list and is admitted to Kentucky SuperLawyers.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1986 American University, Washington College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
French | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Named to Top Lawyers, Louisville Magazine 2012 Charitable Service Award, Harbor House Of Louisville 2011 Election To, Kentucky Super Lawyers 1996 Donated legal Services Award, Kentucky Bar Association 1994 Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association
Publications
1991 Kentucky Municipal Law Review The Narrowing Scope of "Public Purpose" Land Condemnation in Kentucky
Associations
2015 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member 2015 - Present Seventh Judicial District Bar Association Member 2011 - Present Kentucky Super Lawyers Member 1987 - Present American Bar Association Member 1987 - Present Kentucky Bar Association, Business Law Section Member
Speaking
1989 Murray County Bar Association Business Law Review
Updated: Mar 08, 2026