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Joel Hoffman is an attorney with more than 46 years of experience representing clients in both the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is an experienced trial attorney concentrating in business litigation, construction and serious personal injury matters. Over the course of his career up to and including the present, he has assisted clients in matters of wills, trust and estates, probate, contractual issues and disputes, business formations, business dissolutions and succession planning. Mr. Hoffman has participated in many trials, mediations and arbitration proceedings.
He is compassionate and caring and always puts his clients best interests at the fore front of his representation. He believes that trust and confidence in your attorney are paramount to a successful relationship.
When not practicing law he enjoys travel and photography. He teaches photography skills to developmentally challenged individuals and often says that he learns much more from his students than they learn from him.
Please call Mr. Hoffman for a free 1/2 hour consultation about any matter you may have. If Mr. Hoffman does not practice in your area of need, he will assist you in getting the best representation from one of his peers.
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52 years | 1,000 cases
52 years | 1,000 cases
52 years | 500 cases
52 years | 1,000 cases
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1968
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 21-B, Rockville, MD, 20850-1714
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Posted by Joshua | June 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Hoffman consulted with me and took his time to understand my case. And even without seeing any paperwork, he was able to guide me effortlessly through the issues. He laid out what I'm responsible for and what I should fight. He listened well and answered all my questions to explain to me how to move ...
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Mr Hoffman on behalf of company over a contractual dispute. The opposing party had developed a majority of their financial basis for indemnification on matters not relevant to actual contract law. Additionally, the opposing attorney had made numerous errors in their filing. What I’ve high...
Posted by Steve | December 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I needed to have my will redone on a short notice and Mr. Hoffman was able to meet all my needs.
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Called him late one evening to inquire about how to obtain my business license. He didn't get annoyed that it was after working hours. Instead, he promised to look it up first thing the next morning and get back to me which he did. He provided me with all the information I needed to get my business l...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Hoffman was great. He made time to see us during a busy time and gave us a second opinion. We appreciate your great advice! Thank you again:-)
"Joel and I litigated a complex business dispute in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. He was a consummate professional and a capable opponent. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking litigation counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is thorough, highly competent, and is a principled litigator who engenders trust with his client, opposing counsel and the Court."
"I had previously answered an Avvo question and read the follow up answer of Mr. Hoffman. He perceived the question where I did not. Further, his answer was accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
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2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Volunteer Service Award, State of Maryland
1987
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013 - Present
Managing member, Hoffman Law Group, LLC
2003 - 2009
Managing member, Hoffman & Rubin, LLC
1995 - 2003
mananging partner, Hoffman & Lyons, P.C.
1987 - 1995
president and managing partner, Hoffman, Apfel & Lyons, P.C.
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1968 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1968 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
1968 - 2013
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Verdict for Platintiff
Verdict for the Plaintiff 180,000.00
1967
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Wills trusts and Estates
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
What will happen to the insurance?
12 Jan 2024
What legal options do I have?
29 Apr 2022
Where do i start for a contractor stole my money ?
16 Sep 2021