Kelly Hoffman

Kelly Hoffman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Ethics & Professional Responsibility ... +3 more

Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME

About Kelly

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Including Sports Law

40%
Education 5%

Title IX investigation - Complainant and Respondent

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 17 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Norman, Hanson & DeTroy

Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME, 041112

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Kelly Hoffman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | June 05, 2016 | Tax

Thank you!

I consulted with Kelly on an imminent and (for me) confusing tax matter. Her assistant listened patiently and passed my info on to Kelly, who called me back within one day. She gave me valuable advice on the phone and was very knowledgeable. I wound up not needing to pursue my case, but if I ever ha...ve an issue again I will call her for sure! Thanks so much, top marks.

Posted by Richard | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

MHRC.Sandy , Rick

Kelly is a great listener ! We feel Kelly was always honest with us about our legal concerns ,she is a wonderful lawyer . You'll be glade she is on your side of the table!. We found there to be no issues to sensitive for her to approach . we will be calling on her in the future

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer, thorough, and dependable.

Kelly was enthusiastic about our case from the minute we spoke on the phone. Kelly reassured us with her in depth knowledge of our case, the law and she was extremely helpful in her legal advice. She took the time to hear us out and fought for us and won our case! She also made a house visit to... wrap up the paperwork, saving us a day off and travel to her firm. Doesn't get better than Kelly! My husband and I would recommend her highly and will vouch for her sharp intelligence, experience and legal maturity.

Posted by Suz | November 17, 2011 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Protecting assets

Kelly helped me form my LLC's. I am a bit of a procrastinator, and have been meaning to set them up for several years. With Kelly's help, I finally moved forward to complete the process & I feel very relieved to have them in place. She did a great job following up with me & being clear about my "n...ext steps" in the process.

Posted by Paul | October 11, 2011 | Tax

Lawyer Extraordinaire!!!

Kelly's experience, drive and compassion is far too extensive for me to attempt to describe adequately. I have dealt with many attorney's in my day and some have been very good. if they were a 10 , Kelly is a 100. I was involved in some very nasty IRS issues which Kelly successfully navigated my fami...ly through. My gratitude is endless (just wish my checkbook was).

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Kelly Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Robidas

Litigation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Hoffman. Kelly is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of litigation which enables her to achieve great results for her clients."

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Adam Zimmerman

Business lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Kelly during my time at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy and during that time I was thoroughly impressed with the depth and breadth of Kelly's knowledge and experience across many areas of law. Kelly also demonstrated a sincere commitment to her clients. I highly recommend Kelly Hoffman without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Lawyer of the Year - Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers

2020

Litigation - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers

2020

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers

2019

New England Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Litigation - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers

2019

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers

2018

Litigation - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

2010 - Present

University of Maine School of Law Alumni Association

Director

2008 - Present

Maine Bar Association

2026 - 2026

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network

Course Book Editor, International Client Seminar

2025 - 2025

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network

Course Book Editor, International Client Seminar

Sample of Legal Cases

Thurston v. Nguyen, et. al.

Judgment Affirmed

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Education

N/A

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Seton Hall University

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2026

It's A Small World Global Perspectives in Legal Practice - 2026 International Client Seminar Riding the ESG Wave - Navigating Climate Reporting and Decarbonisation Across the Borders

2025

Everything I Know I Learned from Television Shows - 2025 Labor & Employment Seminar Weed + The Workplace - Red Forman vs. Kelso

2023

2023 Labor & Employment Practice Group Seminar - Navigating the Best Path to Reach the Summit Ain't No Mountain Hight Enough: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in the Changing Workplace

2022

Labor & Employment Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Gaslighting in the Workplace

2022

2022 International Client Seminar - The Art of Storytelling Stand Up and Listen! Lessons from the Great Comedians about Interactive Storytelling

2021

MDA Virtual 2021 - Stay Connected Avoiding Litigation As a Newly Practicing Dentist

2021

Labor & Employment Regional Seminar #PayMeToo: A Crash Court on Pay Equity

2019

Dirty Litigation Tactics Ethics - It's Legal, But is it Right?

2019

ALFA International Labor & Employment - Pittsburgh Regional Seminar Animals in the Workplace

2019

2019 Maine College of Trial Advocacy Achieving Due Process in Alternative Forums

2018

Spring Education Day - June 18, 2018 Board of Licensure Complaints - Trends & Responses

2018

Legal Ethics of Text Messaging Guard Against Malpractice When Texting

2018

CMHRA 2018 Annual Law Update Cellphones and Their Impact on the Workplace

2018

Business Law: Top Challenges Maintaining Ethics in Business Law

2017

Navigating the Ever Changing Terrain of Labor and Employment Laws Harassment in the Digital Age - A Case Study on E-Discovery

2017

Business Law: Start to Finish Labor and Employment Law for Business Lawyers

2017

2017

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts

2017

2017 Spring Quarterly Seminar Managers Wearing the HR Hat

2016

The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit Admission/Exclusion of Unique Evidence

2016

Questions/Problems Facing Dentists as Employer Employment Law

2016

Human Resource Law from A to Z

Workplace Behavioral Issues: Appropriately Handling Thorny Situations

2016

Human Resource Law from A to Z

Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs

2016

Human Resource Law From A to Z

Discrimination and Harassment

2016

ALFA International's Labor & Employment Practice Group Webinar Transgender Issues and The Law: Title VII, Title IX, and Equal Protection

2016

2016 Fall Forum and Client Reception

Analysis of Wrongful Death Claims

2015

The Tides of Change in Healthcare Employment Law Hot Spots

2015

1st Annual Municipal HR Conference Common Supervisor Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

2014

Raising the Bar: Radio Show Men And Women: Are We Treated Equally?

2014

Drafting Workshop: LLC Operating Agreements Ethical Considerations

2014

Business Contracts A to Z Contract Ethics

2014

Advanced Trial Tactics Ethical Considerations

2013

Explore the Advantageous Uses and Benefits of LLCs Ethical Issues During LLC Formation

2012

How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Complaince Formation and Accounting of Tax-Exempt Organizations

2011

LLC vs. INC: Which Entity is Best for Small Business Clients? Ethical Issues in Entity Formation

2011

How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Complaince Introduction to Tax-Exempt Organizations and Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status

2010

LLC or Inc.? Entity Selection for a Small to Medium Sized Business Corporate Formation & Taxation Concerns

2010

Limited Liability Companies Corporate Formation & Ethical Issues

2009

Practical Pointers and Aspects of Applying for 501(c) Status Tax-Exempt Organizations

2009

IRS Tax Complaince for Tax Exempt Organizations Tax-Exempt Organizations

Publications

2025

ALFA 2025 Labor & Employment Seminar WEED + THE WORKPLACE: Red Forman vs. Kelso

2019

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network Service and Comfort Animals in the Workplace

2017

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network Harassment in The Digital Age

2009

News Journal of the Maine Dental Association Teeth Whitening: The Unauthorized Practice of Denistry

Languages

German

Polish

Activity

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