Douglas Valente was sentenced to one and one-third to four years in prison after stealing over $800,000 from clients, showcasing a fundamental betrayal of trust.
Valente's thefts, which began during the pandemic, involved withholding funds that should have gone to clients, demonstrating a blatant disregard for legal and ethical duties.
The Suffolk County District Attorney emphasized that an attorney's responsibility is to protect their clients; Valente's actions signify a profound failure in this regard.
In addition to prison time, Valente is required to pay restitution to affected parties, highlighting accountability measures in the legal profession for malpractice.
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