Louis E. Valvo, Medical Malpractice Attorney in White Plains, New York
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
White Plains, NY
Practicing medical malpractice in White Plains since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Louis E. Valvo is a partner based in White Plains, NY. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Louis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- White Plains, NY
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Product Liability · Slip & Fall
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall matters from White Plains, NY.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Louis E. Valvo: Louis E. Valvo is a partner based in White Plains, NY. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Louis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Louis takes on
Louis concentrates on medical malpractice, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Louis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Medical Malpractice cases in White Plains, New York
Louis takes medical malpractice matters in White Plains, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in White Plains, New York
Louis takes product liability matters in White Plains, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in White Plains, New York
Louis takes slip & fall matters in White Plains, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Louis E. Valvo — medical malpractice lawyer in White Plains
Louis E. Valvo is a partner based in White Plains, NY. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Louis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Louis E. Valvo is a Partner in our White Plains, New York, office. A skilled trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, Louis focuses his practice on personal injury, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, labor law, employment discrimination, and premise liability cases.
He joins HBS after spending 14 years as a partner in a New York law office where he was an accomplished trial attorney with a successful record in federal, state, and appellate courts.
Louis began his legal career as an Assistant DA under Robert M. Morgenthau in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and quickly established himself as an accomplished trial lawyer having tried numerous felony cases to a verdict and handling hundreds of grand jury matters.
He shifted his career to private practice in 1994 where he was responsible for all matters involving civil litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, products liability, and white-collar criminal defense in federal and state courts. Louis was recruited to be the Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office in 1996, a position that he held for twelve years.
Louis earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School, which included a summer studying law at prestigious Oxford University in Oxford, England. He received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Long Island University-Southampton College.
Louis’s cases have been profiled in various books and movies. Also, he has served as a television legal analyst on shows such as Court TV and Hollywood Justice. Additionally, Louis is a faculty member for the National District Attorneys Association, American Prosecutors Research Institute, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Recognition
•Distinguished Peer Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
•Prosecutor of the Year, Trial Advocacy; District Attorneys Association of the State of New York; 2004
•Certificate of Recognition, Orangetown (NY) Police Department, 2000
•Nominee, Department of Justice U.S. Attorney General’s Award, 1997
•Outstanding Prosecutor Award, Detectives’ Benevolent Association of Rockland County, 1996
In the Press
HBS Adds Partner Louis E. Valvo and Associate Jannah B. Eichenbaum to White Plains Office
August 29, 2022
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK - August 29, 2022 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is delighted to welcome Louis E. Valvo as a Partner and Jannah B. Eichenbaum as an Associate to its growing office in White Plains, New York. Louis is a skilled trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation.
How Louis handles medical malpractice matters
Louis E. Valvo is a Partner in our White Plains, New York, office. A skilled trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, Louis focuses his practice on personal injury, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, labor law, employment discrimination, and premise liability cases. He joins HBS after spending 14 years as a partner in a New York law office…
The kind of cases Louis takes
Louis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, product liability, and slip & fall matters in White Plains and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New York Law School J.D.
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Oxford University in Oxford, England Summer studying law Long Island University-Southampton College. B.S. Environmental Science
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Jurisdictions
Louis's state bar admissions
New Jersey United St
1992 · ACTIVE
New York
1988 · ACTIVE
Louis studied at — in New York Law School J.D. and — in Oxford University in Oxford, England Summer studying law Long Island University-Southampton College. B.S. Environmental Science.
Law school and academic background
Louis completed — in New York Law School J.D. and — in Oxford University in Oxford, England Summer studying law Long Island University-Southampton College. B.S. Environmental Science. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Louis runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Louis has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Louis's professional memberships and bar associations
New Jersey Bar Association New York State Bar Association
membership
Locations
Louis E. Valvo's office in White Plains
Louis's primary office is at Suite 100, 44 South Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 100, 44 South Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
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How to hire Louis E. Valvo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Louis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Louis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Louis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in White Plains, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Louis
Louis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Louis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Louis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Louis E. Valvo
How much does it cost to hire Louis for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Louis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Louis offer a free consultation?
Louis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Louis's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in New York typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Louis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Louis take my case if I'm outside White Plains?
Louis is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Louis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Louis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Louis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Louis accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Louis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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