Oreste V. Valsangiacomo Jr. - Barre, VT
Attorney at Valsangiacomo & Pelkey
Personal Injury Lawyers in Barre, VT
172 North Main Street Suite 301 Barre, VT 05641
Barre Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Professional Licensing
- General Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Rusty is a retired trial attorney who has tried all types of cases in family, criminal and civil courts. His primary objective as a trial lawyer is to represent all sides, in as many cases as possible, in order to gain a truly diverse perspective of the law and people. Now his main emphasis is representing plaintiffs in injury, malpractice and wrongful death cases. He has been named in numerous editions of the Best Lawyers of America and cited in Vermont Business Magazine's Top 100 Lawyers.
He attended St. Michaels College (B.A. 1967) and Creighton University where he earned his J.D. Degree in 1972. He served with the United States Army from 1967 to 1970, including a tour in the Republic of Viet Nam. Rusty is a member of the Vermont and Washington County Bar Associations. He is admitted to the Bar in Vermont and the U.S. District Court of Vermont. In addition, he was Chairperson of the Vermont Lottery Commission and a past member of the Barre City Elementary and Spaulding High School Boards.
Rusty was born in Montpelier, Vermont. He and his wife Peggy have resided in Barre for many years and have two grown children. He enjoys many outdoor activities and especially enjoys his mountainside cabin with his partners.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers of America
- Vermont Business Magazine's Top 100 Lawyers
Education
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Legal Education
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 1972
J.D.
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 1972
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Non Legal Education
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St. Michaels College, 1967
B.A.
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St. Michaels College, 1967
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- United States Army, 1967 - 1970
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairperson of the Vermont Lottery Commission
- Member of the Barre City Elementary
- Member of the Spaulding High School Boards
Bar Admissions
- Vermont
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont
Other Affiliations
- Vermont County Bar Association (Member)
- Washington County Bar Association (Member)
Contact
172 North Main Street
Suite 301
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-304-4602
Fax: 802-476-4184
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.vdmlaw.com
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