Michael David Hoffer

Michael David Hoffer

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 25 years

Car accident Lawyer at Chamblee, GA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Insurance, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

3190 Northeast Expressway, Suite 430, Chamblee, GA

About Michael

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 12 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2013

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2000

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hoffer Trial Lawyers, LLC

3190 Northeast Expressway, Suite 430, Chamblee, GA, 30341

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Michael David Hoffer's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ig | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hands down the BEST!!!

When it comes to personal injury claims, Attorney Michael Hoffer and his team should be everyone’s number 1 choice. They worked wonders for me from the day my case was passed over to them, all the way to the end when I received my payout. They answered all of my calls and were always extremely friend...ly/helpful. Unlike most law offices, you actually get to speak to the attorney himself without having to leave thousand messages. Attorney Michael Hoffer never treated me like I was just a client, he took the time to understand my needs and did his best to fulfill them. I highly recommend this firm to any and everyone!!!

Posted by Dana | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He helped me so much!

I came to Hoffer & Webb to handle my divorce. I was scared out of my mind because my life was changing before my eyes but Robyn Webb took over the situation for me and kept me informed every step of the way. And when I got in a car wreck, Hoffer & Webb was there for me, too! Michael Hoffer handled ev...erything, and pushed the insurance company to offer more than I thought they would! I appreciate everything these wonderful ppl have done for me, I’d be in a bad place without them. Give them a shot at taking care of your legal issues. You won’t be disappointed!

Posted by Cj croy | January 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great people !!

After I was hurt in a car wreck, I needed a personal injury lawyer who knew how to handle the insurance and negotiation process, and who made sure I was taken care of. Michael Hoffer and Zany Dunlap obtained a result far better than I expected. They kept me informed along the way and worked hard for ...me even after the case settled. I would recommend them to everyone.

Posted by Sharon | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Unwilling to Work Hard (even a little) for the Justice You Deserve.

Please seriously think twice before using Mr. Hoffer and his Paralegal Zany Dunlap. Keep looking until you find a more reputable firm that truly wants to work hard for the justice you deserve. I am a professional athlete, who in June 2018, 4-weeks out from a major event, due to no fault of my own,... slipped during a workout session in the aerobic studio of a well-known Health Club chain. Apparently, there was a wet substance on the floor. My Achilles tendon was ruptured requiring reattachment surgery, followed by 6-months of physical therapy. For 2-months post-surgery, I was on crutches, in a surgical boot, and housebound. For 8-months I was unable to work-out, work, or run my health and fitness business. After more than a year of sitting around with NO response to our claim, Mr. Hoffer finally sent a "Letter of Demand" to the Health Club and we waited the 30-days stipulated for a response. Though more than a week late, we received a written response; however, the Health club’s attorneys were pushing back on our claim indicating that a release of liability waiver had been signed, as well as pointing out the potential legal fees that we might incur should we lose our case. Upon reading this, Mr. Hoffer, a “seasoned trial attorney” suddenly "turned tail" and felt that our case was threatened. He forwarded me a copy of the letter and rather than call me to discuss it, Mr. Hoffer stated within the email that “perhaps, I should reconsider pursuing the lawsuit?” I was in utter shock! I replied stating that he was the “legal expert; thus, wasn’t this something that we should have expected, and should discuss as a team?" After-all, Ms. Dunlap was aware of the waiver but had neglected to do the required research; stating on several occasions “that no waiver would hold water in my case due to the clear negligence of the club”. However, rather than schedule a phone call to discuss something so important as stepping back from my case, Mr. Hoffer sent me another email indicating that due to what was stated in the letter we received, he would no longer be able to represent me. And so after exactly 1 ½ years of waiting for the green light for Mr. Hoffer and his team to actually dig in and do some work, Mr. Hoffer added insult to injury; by stating in his email that the “statute of limitations” was coming to an end, in 6-months; thus, I should move quickly to find another attorney to take my case. I have more than 15-years of professional experience working in large corporate law firms, and never in my life have I seen such a blatant lack of regard for a client, yet alone a personal injury client who is physically suffering from injuries. But, perhaps more disturbing than his desire to drop my case, which he was initially adamant he could win; was the void of professional courtesy and decency. To drop a client via email, without at the very least speaking or meeting with the client to explain such drastic steps, is the height of unprofessional, bordering on unethical. It is clear to me that after so many years of his working with large-scale national insurance defense firms, Mr. Hoffer has lost much of his humanity, and does not have the experience, or necessary empathy to work with individuals. His focus is to do the least amount of work. God forbid he should actually work for the many thousands of dollars he expects to make from his clients. Please do your due diligence -- do your research! Keep looking until you find an attorney who will WORK HARD and FIGHT FOR THE JUSTICE you deserve, or at the very least - return your calls. *** Does Not Return Calls / Original Engagement Agreement lacked important details and terms / Poorly written legal documents containing numerous spelling and grammatical errors / No Adherence to their own deadlines / Did not do research for information which was public and critical to the case / Does not pay attention to details.

Michael Hoffer

Replied last January 21, 2020

Thank you very much for taking the time to share a review. We take these very seriously, especially when we find out someone is unhappy with our services. Litigation cases of this type can be very complex and often have many layers involving numerous parties. In this case, when we were received the waiver and were alerted to the risk that the defendant would seek fees from our client personally, we immediately informed our client and we made the decision to not pursue the case. This was a judgment call on our part based on what would be in the best legal interest of our client at the time. At Hoffer and Webb, we pride ourselves on delivering a level of high-quality services to our clients. Rather than respond in detail to the factual inaccuracies in this review, we have systems in place to ensure each client receives timely communication from us with regarding their case and we are always available to answer questions. When a client feels that we have fallen short of delivering our best, we always learn from their feedback.

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Adam Appel

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Micheal for about 8 years - we worked on cases against one another and then in 2016 we worked in the same firm together. Michael is extremely well versed in handling all types of personal injury cases. He is meticulous and no-nonsense. I endorse Michael as a personal injury lawyer."

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Kim Ruder

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Michael for a very long time. We have been partners at a law firm together many year ago and i have referred cases to him. Michael is a well respected and hard working attorney. He has his clients best interest at heart and works tirelessly for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney."

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Robyn Webb

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Associations

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

2000

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Saint Olaf College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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