Nancy A. Valentine

Nancy A. Valentine is the principal attorney at the law firm Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., which is a nationally recognized law firm with branches distributed across the world. Representing high-profile clients, from individuals and financial institutions to private companies, she handles complex litigation and transaction matters related to real estate, bankruptcy, finance, foreclosure, business restructuring, insolvency, acquisitions and dispositions, along with others. She concentrates on resolving issues of clients in Northeast Ohio.  

In 1998, Ms. Valentine got licensed to practice in Ohio after completing her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law the same year. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in European studies from Vanderbilt University. A problem solver by nature, she uses her knowledge and skills in the field of law to provide learned counsel to her clients and fulfill their objectives efficiently and effectively. She is authorized to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ms. Valentine takes on cases from creditors, landlords, asset-based lenders and debtors and fights for them in state and district court proceedings as well as on civil matters. She is also experienced in handling matters regarding receivership and collection. With more than 23 years of experience handling law, she is well versed in providing legal advice to clients on the planning, growth and administration of businesses and guarding them against loss. 

Recognized with several awards and accolades, Ms. Valentine’s excellence in the field of law has a proven track record. Chambers and Partners have listed her in America’s Leading Business Lawyers – bankruptcy/restructuring and the Lawdragon has featured her in its issue of the Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers, for multiple years. In addition, she is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Other professional activities managed by Ms. Valentine include being the vice chair of the Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the chair of the executive board of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation’s advisory council. She is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Ohio State Bar Association and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio’s Attorney Constituent Group.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Nancy A. Valentine is a debt relief agent. She helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.