Stephen Patrick Hoffman

Stephen Patrick Hoffman

4.2
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 14 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Business, Insurance

3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1135, Los Angeles, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

Assist clients in all facets of civil litigation with a focus on insurance coverage and defense and business litigation, including pre-litigation resolution, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, mediation, settlement, and appeals.

13 years

60%
Employment and Labor 20%

Assist clients regarding employment law with a focus on wage-and-hour violations, employment policies and procedures, mediation, and settlement.

7 years

20%
Business 10%

Entity selection and formation; International and domestic sales, agreements, and contracts; Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks; Noncompete and nondisclosure agreements; Federal and state securities registration, application, and advising; Financing and security interests; Business succession planning; Antitrust and unfair competition; International trade and import/export; Purchase, sale, and lease of real estate; Litigation.

14 years

10%
Insurance 10%

Advise large insurers as insurance coverage counsel for claims and litigation arising under various business and employment practices policies regarding the insurer’s duties to defend or indemnify.

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2011

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 8 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2017

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Vakili & Leus, LLP

3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1135, Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2822

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Stephen Patrick Hoffman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Terence Quinn | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not recommend

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...il glitch, but there was much more than that and he knew that I was trying to contact him. I hired him, and he did nothing for me. He should return the money that I paid for his services which I did not receive. I do not recommend him.

Posted by Elura | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Spectacular!

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...n the area.

Posted by Berton | July 30, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional Recommendation

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...nd insightful professional. He is very knowledgeable, highly educated and has an analytical mind that I am confident can tackle any problem effectively. Highly recommended.

Posted by JoJo | July 22, 2015

JoJo of Grafflix LLC

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...ing of the legal terms and jargon that was being used in the documents. I would recommend him to anyone seriously looking to protect themselves or their business. I was able to sleep better at night knowing that I had some rock solid contracts to protect myself, my assets, my business and my family's future.

Posted by Mark | March 18, 2015

Effective and easy to work with

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...d beyond my expectations and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a personal attorney.

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Stephen Patrick Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kwame Osafo-Addo

Business lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very knowledgeable, professional and reliable! I have gotten to know Mr. Hoffman well over the last few years and I highly recommend him!"

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Daphne Ponds

Unknown lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Edwin Anderson

Real estate lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Holt

Business lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly respected and personable attorney. I recommend Steve without hesitation!"

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Allan Gomes

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kwame Osafo-Addo

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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David Holt

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2014

William "Robbie" Robertson Outstanding Alumni Chapter Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2014 - Present

Digital Currency Council

Member

2014 - Present

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Certified Business Mentor

2012 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Member

2012 - 2013

Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section

Co-Director of Continuing Legal Education

2012 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee

Member

Education

2012

University of Arizona College of Law

LL.M.

2010

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D.

2007

Concordia University, Irvine

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Wright County Law Clerk CLE (Minn., 1.0 credits)

Hashing and the Authentication of Digital Evidence

2014

Hamline University School of Law

Getting Published as a Law Student

2013

Phi Alpha Delta District VI Conference

An Introduction to Hashing and Digital Evidence

2012

Twin Cities Alumni Chapter - July Alumni Dinner

Hash Values and Authenticating Electronically-Stored Information (ESI) Evidence

2012

Phi Alpha Delta District X Conference

Getting Published as a Law Student

2012

Phi Alpha Delta District VI Conference

Getting Published as a Law Student

2012

Hamline University School of Law

Getting Published as a Law Student

Publications

2013

Northern Illinois University Law Review Is Torture Justified in Terrorism Cases?: Comparing U.S. and European Views

2013

Syracuse Law Review Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: A Comparison of EU and U.S. Law

2010

Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal An Illustration of Hashing and Its Effect on Illegal File Content in the Digital Age

2010

Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter Biometrics, Retinal Scanning, and the Right to Privacy in the 21st Century

Languages

English

Activity

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