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Stephen Laurence Hoffman

Stephen Laurence Hoffman

8.9

Excellent

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 20% Personal Injury
    19 years
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
    19 years
  • 20% Workers Compensation
    19 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-33%)
  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)
  • Hourly ($225-$275/hour)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    3712 North Broadway, Suite 149
    Chicago, IL 60613
    Office: 773-944-●●●● - show
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About me: I am an avid athlete, who, prior to many injuries, competed in running road races as well as cycling and biathlon/triathlon races. Currently, in my spare time,... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“A great lawyer who listens to you and gets results”

Posted by: Karen, 2009-08-19 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was injured at work three separate times. Stephen was so patient with me, taking the time to listen to all of my concerns, even attending some of... more
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“Legal help you can understand”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-28 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Hoffman aided us when there was a death in our family and a trust involved. He quickly directed us to a course of action that eliminated any... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Brad E. Bleakney

I am happy to endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Stephen to be a very caring, dedicated and passionate advocate on behalf of his clients. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brad Bleakney , Chicago (IL), 3 months ago
Tatiana Dominika Czaplicki

Stephen and I met through a legal network in the Chicago area when I posted an inquiry regarding a real estate matter I was working on that had... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tatiana Czaplicki , Chicago (IL), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Stephen Laurence Hoffman was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Manager/Owner at Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC 2007–present
President/Owner at Stephen L. Hoffman & Associates, P.C. 1996–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Washington University School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1989
Indiana University History Bachelor of Arts 1986

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Semi-Finalist, Negotiation Competition Washington University School of Law 1987
Fisse Scholarship Washington University School of Law 1986

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Vice-Chair, Solo and Small Practitioner Committee Chicago Bar Association 2009–2010
Chair, Solo and Small Practitioner Committee Chicago Bar Association 2001–2002
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: My brother has no insurance and his car was hit...
Stephen's answer: Your brother, unless he had some sort of "umbrella" insurance, likely will have to find an... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Letter to the Editor Chicago Tribune 2009

Cases
Title:
Workers' Compensation
Practice Area:
Workers Compensation
Outcome:
Settlement
Description:
No one wants to get hurt on the job, however this is precisely what happened to one of my clients. He was on a sales call, showing products to a...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for the General Practitioner Decalogue Society 1998