About Joshua Robert

Joshua Robert Valentine studied accounting before turning to law. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Gardner-Webb University in 2013 and completed a J.D. at Charlotte School of Law in 2015. Those years shaped his approach to client work: methodical, detail-oriented and pragmatic. He trained in two disciplines that often cross paths in practice. He brought the analytical habits of an accountant into his legal studies.

After law school he began practicing in North Carolina. His work has remained within the state, handling matters that arise under North Carolina law. He is listed as practicing through Caulder & Valentine Law Office, PLLC, where he handles a range of matters for individuals and businesses. Colleagues describe him as steady in litigation settings and precise on transactional details, traits that reflect his dual background.

Valentine also maintains current membership in local professional associations. He participates in continuing legal education and stays active in forums that discuss changes in state practice and procedure. That engagement helps him keep up with shifts in statutory and case law that affect clients in the region.

His courtroom experience and accounting training intersect in cases that require careful review of records and testimony about financial matters. He has worked on disputes that involve contracts, business affairs and questions of liability. He also handles transactional work where a clear grasp of numbers is as important as an understanding of contract law. When clients need to untangle financial documents or to present them persuasively in court, that combination can be useful.

Peers say he approaches each file with a practical eye. He breaks down complex issues into parts that clients can understand, then sets a path to resolution. That methodical approach shows in his drafting and in the courtroom. It also shows in how he prepares clients for hearings and negotiations.

Outside the office he keeps up with developments in state law and periodically contributes to practice discussions among colleagues. He continues to build a practice based in North Carolina and remains engaged with matters that touch both legal and financial questions. His current practice centers on state-level legal matters handled through Caulder & Valentine Law Office, PLLC.

Education

Charlotte School of Law

J.D. (2015) | Law

2013

Gardner-Webb University

B.S. (2013) | Accounting

2011

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina

Office Locations

Main Office

 303 W Marion Street Shelby NC 28150