Stephen Hoffman is an associate attorney with Vakili & Leus, LLP where he practices civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced insurance coverage law, employment/wage-and-hour law, and civil litigation as an associate attorney with large as well as boutique law firms. Prior to moving to California in 2016, he was the owner and managing attorney of Hoffman Law Office, P.C. in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Stephen earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and an LL.M. in International Trade and Business Law from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Concordia University, Irvine.
Stephen enjoys volunteering with a number of local, state, and national bar associations and other nonprofit organizations, including the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. He has written several legal articles which have been published in various law reviews and journals, and his articles have been cited around the world by lawyers, academics, and organizations.
His interests include running, historical nonfiction, traveling, and researching his family tree.
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Posted by Terence Quinn | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired Stephen to represent me last fall, and he was very responsive at first, but then he stopped answering my emails and phone calls. I left him several voicemails asking him to return my calls. This was all while he was representing me. I did not hear from him for 4 months. He blamed it on an ema...
Posted by Elura | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Steve is not only intelligent, but also dedicated and ethical. He worked with me on a complex patent matter, and handled my case quickly, efficiently, and with finesse. I appreciated his work ethic and the commitment and respect he showed me. I will absolutely use Steve again when I need a lawyer i...
Posted by Berton | July 30, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
I am not actually a client of Stephen's, but another attorney who has know and worked with Stephen in professional capacities since he was in law school, attended several continuing legal education presentations he had made, and occasionally consulted him. Stephen is a highly motivated, dedicated, a...
Posted by JoJo | July 22, 2015
I was impressed with the contract work that I had Stephen Hoffman do for my company. He was very thorough in his writing and even helped my company out in filling in the areas that we didn't think or plan for. He was also very willing to talk with us and make sure that we were clear in our understand...
Posted by Mark | March 18, 2015
Stephen Hoffman handled a case involving multiple title transactions with my uncooperative ex spouse. He went to work right away and always kept me informed of the progress. He asked questions when needed and worked effectively for me in working towards resolving the issues. Mr. Hoffman went above an...
"Very knowledgeable, professional and reliable! I have gotten to know Mr. Hoffman well over the last few years and I highly recommend him!"
"Steve is genuine, personable, and strives for the best outcomes for his clients. He has demonstrated his excellence as a legal writer and scholar. I would recommend Steve's legal services to my own friends and family."
"Steve Hoffman is my go-to guy when it comes to solving real estate problems in Minnesota. Whether it's litigation, negotiation, or merely answering questions when it comes to real estate, Steve is always there for me. His fee is reasonable and I can always rely on his good advice. Call him with your real estate problem and you won't regret it."
Employment and labor lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Business lawyer
2014
William "Robbie" Robertson Outstanding Alumni Chapter Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
2017 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, P.K. Schrieffer, LLP
2012 - 2016
Owner and Managing Attorney, Hoffman Law Office, P.C.
2014 - Present
Digital Currency CouncilMember
2014 - Present
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)Certified Business Mentor
2012 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta Law FraternityMember
2012 - 2013
Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers SectionCo-Director of Continuing Legal Education
2012 - 2015
Minnesota State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct CommitteeMember
2012
LL.M.
2010
J.D.
2007
B.A.
2014
Hashing and the Authentication of Digital Evidence
2014
Getting Published as a Law Student
2013
An Introduction to Hashing and Digital Evidence
2013
2012
Hash Values and Authenticating Electronically-Stored Information (ESI) Evidence
2012
Getting Published as a Law Student
2012
Getting Published as a Law Student
2012
Getting Published as a Law Student
2013
2013
2010
2010
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