Background
Mr. Valentino writes on the topic of personal lines courts
and coverage for IRMI.com.
As a partner in the law firm of O'Hagan, Smith & Amundsen in
Chicago, Mr. Valentino concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance
coverage and liability defense litigation. He has represented primary and
excess insurers in a broad spectrum of coverage matters involving auto,
environmental, general liability, health, homeowners, professional liability,
property and workers’ compensation/employers’ liability insurance. His work
includes the preparation of coverage opinions and handling of all phases of
litigation of coverage suits in state and federal courts.
Mr. Valentino is a frequent author and speaker on litigation topics. He is
also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois
Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and is a former member of the ISBA
Insurance Law Section Council; Chair, Subcommittee on Legislation (1997-2000).
Mr. Valentino graduated from DePaul University in 1981. He received his juris
doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1984.