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Lee John Hoffoss Jr.

Personal injury Attorney at Lake Charles, LA

5.0   9 reviews

also known as John Lee Hoffoss

  • State Years
    Texas - TX 13 years
    Louisiana - LA 18 years
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State LA
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Eligible to Practice Law No misconduct found

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

About Lee

Learn Lee’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. Personal injury
    100%
    18 wheeler accidents, car accidents, offshore injuries, and industrial accidents resulting in wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, burns, and other bodily injuries.

    19 years

Since graduating law school, Lee has committed his practice to representing victims injured in car accidents, 18 wheeler crashes, offshore injuries, and major industrial accidents.  He is a partner at Hoffoss Devall, a firm dedicated to representing injured victims.

 

In 2014, Lee was elected by his peers as Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He has also served as both Secretary and Immediate Past Chair of the LSBA YLD. Lee is currently serving a three year term representing District 4 on the LBA Board of Governors. He previously served as the Young Lawyers representative for the State of Louisiana to the American Bar Association.

 

In 2012, Lee was awarded the prestigious President's Award for the Louisiana Association for Justice for his work in representing patients across the State of Louisiana against hospitals for unlawful billing practices for patients injured in car accidents. He was named as a Super Lawyer in 2016, and has previously been designated as a Super Lawyer - Rising Star from 2011-2015.  He has been named as a Top 40 under 40 lawyer in Louisiana.

 

Lee is a magna cum laude graduate of Southern University Center, obtaining his law degree in 2004. He obtained his Master of Arts degree from Louisiana Tech University in Industrial/Organization Psychology in 2001, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2000.  He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Louisiana and Texas, as well as all federal courts in Louisiana, the Eastern and Southern District of Texas federal courts, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

 

Lee is married to Corlissa Nash, also an attorney. They have three children:  Sydney, Gray and Max.

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517 W. College Street
Lake Charles, LA, 70605

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Posted by Leonard | June 17, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Wonderful!
Mr. Hoffoss answered all of my legal questions and gave me great advice! He is very intelligent with a great knowledge of the law, and he did not disappoint!
Posted by Bradley Foreman | May 11, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Incredible attorney
I cannot say enough great things about this wonderful attorney. The support I got from him was immense! He was there for my legal needs and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend him!
Posted by Shaun Hargrave | May 10, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Awesome attorney
Lee was great! He met my every need in getting my case settled. He is very professional and has great intentions. not only will he get you what you deserve he will do it in a timely manner. Highly recommend lee hoffoss!
Posted by Ryan | May 9, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great lawyer
Lee is an outstanding attorney who is very helpful. I consulted him after an accident and even though he could not take my case he was very honest and gave me a referral to another great attorney.
Posted by Karli Esthay | May 9, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Wonderful experience
I consulted Lee after a legal incident and his outstanding advice led me right in the direction I needed! He is an excellent attorney!
Posted by Amanda | May 8, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great attorneys
Mr. Hoffoss puts his clients needs first.. great man to have on your side.
Posted by Rita Hebert | April 28, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Highest class attorney!
Mr. Hoffoss is one of the most thoughtful attorney's I have ever met. He does his best to help anyone in need. I would not think twice about consulting him again!
Posted by Matthew Wood | April 27, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Top knotch lawyer
Lee Hoffoss is one of those people who treats you as family. When it comes down business you cant ask for a more professional lawyer. I highly recommend him to anyone who has legal issues. you wont be disappointed.
Posted by Caroline | April 26, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Highly Recommended!!
Lee is a very hard working, personable attorney! Always puts his clients first, and gives 110% to every case he gets! I would not hesitate to contact him for a consultation!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Hoffoss Devall
  • 2010 - Present
  • Associate
  • Raleigh Newman & Associates
  • 2004 - 2009

Education

  • Southern University
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • MA - Masters
  • 2001
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2000

Legal Cases

  • Derrick Brooks v. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
  • $1,200,000
  • Montet v. Maryland Casualty Company
  • $700,000
  • Vice v. Christus St. Patrick Hospital
  • $3,000,000
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Associations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • 2010 - Present
  • Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
  • 2008 - Present
  • North American Brain Injury Society
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • 2004 - Present
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Board of Governors
  • 2004 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • 2004 - Present
  • Louisiana Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
  • 2004 - Present
  • Judge Albert Tate Jr American Inns of Court
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2017
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013
  • Top 10 Attorney Award
  • National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2012
  • President's Award
  • Louisiana Association for Justice
  • 2012
  • Top 40 under 40
  • National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2011
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Speaking Engagements

  • Annual Meeting
  • Exhibits - Blending the Old with the New
  • 2015
  • New York New York CLE
  • Private Rights of Action for Statutory Violations
  • 2014
  • CLE a la Carte
  • Balance Billing: Protecting Your Clients Settlement Funds and Recent Updates
  • 2013
  • CLE a la Carte
  • Balance Billing: Protecting Your Client's Settlement Funds
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

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Personal injury Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Lee is an excellent attorney who fights hard for his clients. I would not hesitate referring anyone with a personal injury matter to Lee."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Other
"Lee is a knowledgeable caring lawyer who works to achieve the best possible result for his clients. I highly recommend him."
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Lake Charles Personal injury Lawyer Lee John Hoffoss Jr.
Lee John Hoffoss Jr.
Personal injury Attorney
Lake Charles, LA
Licensed for 18 years
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