Peter D Hoffman

Peter Hoffman, esq. is the super-hero to represent your student. He is the attorney that fights thru all legal means for the educational rights for students with disabilities and the myriad of learning challenges. We would not been where we are today without his talent and guidance. Peter digs in f...or the win for your student's rights and helps navigate with a no-nonsense style that is refreshing. Peter is always available to answer questions, asks the hard stuff, makes a plan and travels thru the maze of private and public education layers at light speed! Peter wastes no time in getting what your student needs and beyond. He comes prepared and well versed in all areas. He is upfront, friendly and knowledgeable of not just educational issues, he has a vast network and knowledge of health, disability and diagnosis with the medical and non-medical professionals. As parents, You need Peter to help navigate the changing landscape of education, growth and accommodations. As much as parents think or want to do these yourself - Peter is the difference in making the changes. His legal expertise and professionalism is what makes the difference to having an outstanding outcome !!! Peter is a super star and does not back down from school districts, teachers or any curve that is thrown. We hired Peter when our student was in grade school. There was a horrible barrage from our school district, which went against all of medical diagnosis and specialist opinion, recommendations. The district would not grant accommodations. We called and hired Peter, and it has been the best decision.. Peter went in full force and represented our student and interests. Because of Peter we are eternally grateful to stepping into the viper pit and coming out with our student victorious, a scholar, athlete and a highly respected, honored and awarded by the school community. Peter made the difference by fighting for the educational accommodations that gave our student the opportunity. Peter is our attorney, confidant and dragon slayer. Peter will be your super hero for your student too.

I highly recommend Peter D. Hoffman, Esq. as a fierce and tireless attorney and advocate for people with disabilities. From personal experience of his work on behalf of my son and as a school psychologist, I know he and his staff to be thorough and knowledgeable experts in their field, especially in ...matters involving the educational and civil rights of students with disabilities to receive special education services and supports appropriate to their individualized strengths and needs.

I was a client of Peter Hoffman and utilized his services on a special education issue. I cannot recommend this attorney. He failed to adequately read contracts. For example, he overlooked a key clause. This clause released the district from all previous and future responsibilities as they rela...ted to the very issue we hired Mr. Hoffman. There were also problems with his billing. He promised us monthly bills. All we asked is that we be kept apprise of the hours being billed to us. There was only so much we could afford. We made Peter Hoffman aware of our concerns. He never billed us. He just had a bill collector call and demand more money to replenish our security deposit. Only then did we receive a bill. After that we took copious records and made recordings of our conversations. That was when we discovered his bill were not consistent with his actual work. In one instance he charged us for ½ hour or $250.00. We checked the recording and the call was under 1.5 minutes. That was when we released him. He conjured up reasons for keeping the majority of our security deposit. The worst part was that Mr. Hoffman attempted to bully us. He insisted that the only choice we had was to send our son away to an out of state school. Thank god that did not happen. After loosing $20,000; we feel so abused by Mr. Hoffman.

Peter was a wonderful advocate for our family during many interactions with the local school district following our daughter's medical disability diagnosis. Peter responded quickly to our telephone calls and emails. He was also readily available for consultations. We will always remember his reassuri...ng presence and the expert legal advice that he gave us.

Peter was instrumental in obtaining the support necessary so that our child could attend the Special Education program that would allow him to grow and develop. Over the last 3 years, Peter went to bat for us against the school district and was able to negotiate a good deal so that we could afford t...his education for our child. Peter has always made himself available to attend IEP and CSE meetings with the District. As he was so well known in our District, his reputation preceded himself and was able to negotiate quickly, keeping our legal fees to a minimum. He really worked with us to get the best deal possible for our child. He put our child first, which is typically not the norm in the legal profession. At the end of this most recent 3-year deal, our child will be able to graduate High School and has the opportunity to actually go to and succeed in college. Peter's support alleviated the stress felt by our family and our child. Thank you Peter for your professionalism and no-nonsense attitude. Your approach was refreshing and effective.