John E. Hanley II - Louisville, KY
Attorney at Valenti Hanley PLLC
Business Law Lawyers in Louisville, KY
401 West Main Street Suite 1950 Louisville, KY 40202
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Louisville Business Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Equine Law
- Business & Commercial Law
- Contracts
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Business Organizations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Limited Liability Companies
- Employment Law -- Employer
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Law
- Litigation & Appeals
Litigation: 25%
Attorney Information
Overview
John E. Hanley is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Saint Xavier High School and obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from nationally ranked Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C. After graduating from law school, he began his career with the regional law firm, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC.
In 1997, Mr. Hanley teamed with Michael A. Valenti to form the law firm now known as Valenti Hanley PLLC.
Mr. Hanley primarily serves as outside general counsel for a number of businesses located in Kentucky and advises them on a host of legal issues. Mr. Hanley devotes the rest of his practice to civil litigation for both the plaintiff and defendant with an emphasis on general business litigation & employment litigation.
During the course of his career, Mr. Hanley has obtained significant experience in both State and Federal Courts and has litigated hundreds of cases.
In litigating matters, Mr. Hanley’s first goal for any client is aggressive representation but with an eye on the economics at stake in the matter. Mr. Hanley strives to achieve quick, economic, and satisfactory resolution to any dispute before engaging in full blown litigation. If a matter is not able to be resolved at the outset, he stands ready to litigate a matter to judgment.
Mr. Hanley is also active in the community having served on the board of directors of the following organizations: the Kentucky Derby Museum, the Beacon House, Big Spring Country Club, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and the Louisville Bar Association. Mr. Hanley is also a member of Holy Trinity parish where he has coached girls basketball for many years.
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1994
J.D.
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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Georgetown University,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1990
A.B. - Saint Xavier High School 1982-1986, Valedictorian
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Georgetown University,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member, since 1997
Past Positions
- Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC (nka Bingham Greenebaum Doll, LLP), Associate, 1994 - 1996
Pro Bono Activities
- Actors Theatre of Louisville, past member of the Board of Directors
- Member, Holy Trinity Parish
- Legal Aid
- Beacon House, past member of the Board of Directors
- Big Spring Country Club, past member of the Board of Directors
- Kentucky Derby Museum, Member of the Board of Directors
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1994
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1994
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Louisville Bar Association, 2007 - 2009 (Member, Board of Directors)
- Kentucky Bar Association, 1994 - Present (Member)
- City of Glenview Hills, January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012 (Commissioner)
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Contact
401 West Main Street
Suite 1950
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 866-617-6209
Fax: 502-568-2101
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.vhrlaw.com
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