Joseph I. Hochman

Joseph I. Hochman

also known as Joe Hochman

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 34 years

Business Lawyer at Sammamish, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Intellectual Property

4580 Klahanie Drive S.E., Suite 165, Sammamish, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Entity formation, business operations, compliance, business acquisitions and dispositions, franchising, distribution.

35 years | 500 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

Commercial litigation, contract disputes, trial lawyers, arbitration and mediation.

35 years | 300 cases

30%
Real Estate 30%

Real estate transactions, foreclosure law, short sales, commercial leases, negotiations and due diligence.

35 years | 500 cases

30%
Intellectual Property 10%

Trademark and copyright registration, enforcement, protection and infringement litigation.

35 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 25 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 11 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hochman Legal Group, PLLC

4580 Klahanie Drive S.E., Suite 165, Sammamish, WA, 98029

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Joseph I. Hochman's Reviews

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Posted by Matt | December 03, 2013

Straight Shooter

A consultation like no other. That's the best way to describe Mr. Hochman. My first call with him will not be my last when it comes to legal issues that fall within his area of expertise. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Hochman!

Posted by Brigitte | April 19, 2012 | Debt Settlement

Short-sale Expert of All Time!

I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for Mr. Hochman. His professionalism is top notch. He assisted me with a short sale of my home -- a situation I found myself in shortly after my husband died unexpectedly. Mr. Hochman got my home sold and also obtained a debt relief for me total...ing around $295,000. With the sale of my home and debt relief I am able to continue my journey of finding my "new" normal and move on with my life as best as I can without my spouse. Mr. Hochman NEVER gave up on my situation and negotiated an outcome that I am forever grateful to have received. I highly recommend him to anyone who is in a situation of having to consider a short sale. Joe Hochman is my hero!

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Joseph I. Hochman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neal Philip

Real estate lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an outstanding lawyer as his clients would surely tell you. When he takes on a case he dedicates himself to the client 100% with an enthusiasm and energy I've rarely seen. You're in good hands with Joe!"

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Lisa Hollomon

Real estate lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joseph Hochman personally and professionally for almost 20 years. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice on a real estate or business matter. Joe is reliable, professional, and an extremely effective advocate for his clients."

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Eirik Olsen

Real estate lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Joe my highest recommendation. I have known Joe for 15 years in both a personal and professional context and would not hesitate to recommend my clients to Joe for any real estate or business matter."

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Eric Hollis

Real estate lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have a high regard for Mr. Hochman's work in both business and real estate law. I have referred clients to him and I have sought out his expertise when I needed a mentor for business and real estate issues that come up in my practice."

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Mychal Schwartz

Real estate lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Joseph Hochman personally and professionally for more than thirty years. His advice in areas of law in which I don't practice (including real estate, contracts, and corporate formation) has been invaluable. I have refered several clients to him with the confidence that they will receive the utmost professional representation. I endorse Joseph wholeheartedly and will continue to refer to him and rely upon his expertise."

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Lisa Hollomon

Business lawyer

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Mark Scheer

Litigation lawyer

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Neal Philip

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Lawyers in Washington, The Legal Network

2016

America's Most Honored Professionals (Top 1%), American Registry

2016

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2016

2016 Who's Who Among Executives & Professionals, Who's Who "Honors Edition"

2016

Rated Superb (10 out of 10), Avvo

2016

AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rating - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rated Superb (10 out of 10), Avvo

2014

Rated 10/10 Superb, Avvo

2014

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist, MTI Education

2014

AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, Who's Who in America

2014

Worldwide Who's Who Lawyer, Worldwide Who's Who

2013

Distinguished Lawyer, Global Who's Who

2013

Superb Rating, Avvo

2013

Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, Who's Who In America

2012

Featured Attorney (Intellectual Property), Avvo

2012

Featured Attorney (Litigation), Avvo

2012

Featured Attorney (Real Estate), Avvo

2012

Editor's Choice Award ("The New Rise in Real Estate"), America's Premier Experts

2012

Featured Attorney (Business), Avvo

2012

Clients' Choice Award (Business), Avvo

2012

Clients' Choice Award (Real Estate), Avvo

2012

Best Selling Author, Real Estate Law (Amazon.com)

2012

Licensed Instructor for Law and Real Estate, Washington State Department of Licensing

2011

Premier Expert in Law and Real Estate, America's Premier Experts

2011

Expert Advisor (Law and Real Estate), National Association of Expert Advisors

2011

Certified Short Sale Negotiator, Real Estate Negotiation Institute

2009

Certified Distressed Property Expert, Distressed Property Institute

1990

Editor, Washington Law Review

1988

Summa Cum Laude, University of Washington

1988

Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Attorney, Hochman Legal Group, PLLC

2000 - 2001

Of Counsel, Kutak Rock, LLP

1996 - 1999

Senior Associate, Jameson Babbitt Stites & Lombard, PLLC

1991 - 1995

Associate, Lane Powell, PC

Associations

2000 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Member

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Admitted

1994 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Member

1991 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Sammamish Chamber of Commerce

President

2000 - 2007

International Council of Shopping Centers

Lawyer Member

1989 - 1991

Washington Law Review

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Glacier Water Co. v. Unique Beverage Company, LLC

Plaintiff's claims dismissed with prejudice.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Robert Shupe

Award of money judgment and attorneys fees.

Loveland v. Javelona

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Education

1991

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctor

1988

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

WSBA Annual Real Estate Spring Update CLE

Legal Ethics

2013

Short Sale Genius

Legal Issues in Short Sale Negotiations and Foreclosure Law

2009

Real Estate Seminar

Short Sales and Legal Issues

2009

National Short Sale and Law Conference

Short Sales, Loan Modifications and Legal Issues

2009

Mortgage Lending Law

Loan Modifications and Legal Issues

2009

Legal Issues in the Mortgage Lending Industry

Loan Modifications, Forensic Loan Audits and Legal Topics

2009

Legal Issues in Real Estate

Short Sales, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law

2009

Eastside Agent Panel Short Sales and Real Estate Law

2009

Congressional Update

Lawyer Loan Modification Program

2009

Congressional Roundtable

Real Estate Law and Mortgage Lending

2007

Chambers of Commerce

Operating a Successful Business and Avoiding Legal Liability

Publications

2012

The New Rise in Real Estate Eliminate Your Debt At No Cost: How to Hire a Top Notch Real Estate Lawyer

1990

Washington Law Review Post-Employment Lobbying Restrictions on the Legislative Branch of Government

Languages

English

Activity

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