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.
Practice areas
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.
10 years
Assist clients regarding employment law with a focus on wage-and-hour violations, employment policies and procedures, mediation, and settlement.
4 years
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.
11 years
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.
7 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Inactive | 2017 | 05/22/2022 |
CA | Active | 2012 | 02/07/2022 |
MN | Authorized to Practice | 2011 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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William "Robbie" Robertson Outstanding Alumni Chapter Clerk | Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP | 2017 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | P.K. Schrieffer, LLP | 2016 - 2017 |
Owner and Managing Attorney | Hoffman Law Office, P.C. | 2012 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Digital Currency Council | Member | 2014 - Present |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) | Certified Business Mentor | 2014 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity | Member | 2007 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section | Co-Director of Continuing Legal Education | 2012 - 2013 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee | Member | 2012 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2013 |
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 | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Arizona College of Law | LL.M. | 2012 |
University of Minnesota Law School | J.D. | 2010 |
Concordia University, Irvine | B.A. | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2014 |
Phi Alpha Delta District VI Conference | An Introduction to Hashing and Digital Evidence | 2013 |
CLE (Neb., 1.0 credits) | Digital Evidence and the Rules of Evidence: Information for the Modern Lawyer | 2013 |
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 | 2012 |
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Kwame Osafo-Addo, Business Attorney on Aug 9, 2015
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!
Daphne Ponds, Unknown Attorney on Jul 31, 2015
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.
Kwame Osafo-Addo, Business Attorney on Aug 9, 2015
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!
Daphne Ponds, Unknown Attorney on Jul 31, 2015
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.
Edwin Anderson, Real estate Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
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.
David Holt, Business Attorney on Mar 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Highly respected and personable attorney. I recommend Steve without hesitation!
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