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Our Attorneys

Meet the Hoffman and Forde team. The legal experts who bring strategy, empathy, and clarity to every case.
Whether we’re resolving a dispute, protecting an investment, or planning for the future, our mission is the
same: to deliver legal solutions that reflect your goals and empower you to move forward.

Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

Shareholder


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting

Daniel R. Forde

Daniel R. Forde

Shareholder


Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Business Consulting, …See More

Angela Elpers Barnes

Angela Elpers Barnes

Managing Attorney


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

Jason Santana

Jason Santana

Of-Counsel


Business Consulting, Real Estate Litigation

Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen

Senior Associate


Business, Real Estate, Civil Litigation

Dalia Astalos

Dalia Astalos

Associate


Landlord-Tenant Law, Commercial Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Trust & Estates Litigation, …See More

Nicole Baldwin

Nicole Baldwin

Senior Counsel


Advice & Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Check & FCRA Litigation, Class Actions, …See More

Alison Barry

Alison Barry

Senior Counsel


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

Victoria Boynton

Victoria Boynton

Senior Counsel


Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Transactional and Litigation, Business Advisement

Jim Buche

Jim Buche

Of-Counsel


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

Michael Dicks

Michael Dicks

Senior Trial Attorney


Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Personal Injury

Jacqueline DiRubbo

Jacqueline DiRubbo

SENIOR ASSOCIATE


Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

Christina Elhaddad

Christina Elhaddad

Senior Associate


Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Immigration Law

Alanna Haefner

Alanna Haefner

Senior Associate


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Tax Advisory

Mia Kelly

Mia Kelly

Senior Counsel


Real Estate Litigation, General Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment Law, …See More

Nicholas Kritikos

Nicholas Kritikos

Of-Counsel


Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Business Consulting, …See More

Matt LeFevre

Matt LeFevre

Junior Associate


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Boundary Disputes, Business Consulting

Byron Ma

Byron Ma

Of-Counsel


Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property Law

Ian McKinley

Ian McKinley

Senior Associate Attorney


Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation, Business Torts, Boundary Disputes, Shareholder & Member Derivative Litigation, …See More

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer

Senior Associate


Civil Litigation, Commerical Real Estate, Corporate Formation

Bryan Rayo

Bryan Rayo

Junior Associate


Real Estate Law, Commerical Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant Law

Adam Reifman

Adam Reifman

Senior Associate


Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law — Entity Formation & Planning, Easement & Land Use, …See More

Vincent Renda

Vincent Renda

Of Counsel


Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate Law, Business Consulting, Civil Litigation

Vincent Russo

Vincent Russo

Senior Counsel


Trust & Probate Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law

William H. Sauls

William H. Sauls

Of-Counsel


Estate Planning, Tax Advisory, Business Consulting

Stefan Seper

Stefan Seper

Attorney


Civil Litigation, Landlord-Tenant Law , Commercial Real Estate, Habitability Issues, …See More

David Silldorf

David Silldorf

Of-Counsel


Criminal Defense

Shelly Ann Stewart

Shelly Ann Stewart

Junior Associate


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation

Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart

Of-Counsel


Criminal Defense, Restraining Orders, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law

Natalie Valentine

Natalie Valentine

Junior Associate


Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate

Legal Support

Our dedicated paralegals are the behind-the-scenes experts who ensure our firm runs smoothly. They play a critical role in our client-focused approach, enabling our attorneys to deliver the highest quality service with precision and care.

Mariam Alnajjar

Mariam Alnajjar

Legal Assistant


Civil and Business Litigation, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Disputes, Employment Law

Kathy Davalos

Kathy Davalos

Paralegal


Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

Ragan Fowzer

Ragan Fowzer

Legal Assistant


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation

Tania Gomez

Tania Gomez

Paralegal


Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Law

Connie Harbaugh

Connie Harbaugh

Paralegal


Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Transaction Law

Liana M. Jackson

Liana M. Jackson

Paralegal

Alyssa Kucera

Alyssa Kucera

Post Bar Law Clerk


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation

Lily Korpman

Lily Korpman

Senior Paralegal

Jacinda Maheras

Jacinda Maheras

Paralegal

Elena McKinley

Elena McKinley

Paralegal


Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law

Magdalena Valdez

Magdalena Valdez

Paralegal

Heidy Vera

Heidy Vera

Legal Assistant


Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

What Our
Clients Say

I personally worked with Mr. Hoffman who provided me with prompt, detailed and sound legal advice. I was in a situation where the seller of my home cut corners and he helped me get out of paying an arm and a leg by using his expertise to demonstrate why the seller was responsible. Don’t look any further for your legal needs.

Patrick W.

Sky and Dan are great to deal with on matters of real estate and business. Cogent, concise, and pragmatic legal advice. I feel very well represented and have been treated fairly when it comes to their fee schedule. I am very selective when it comes to giving referrals and Hoffman & Forde have never dropped the ball when I have sent them one.

Patrick C.

Schuyler and his whole team of associates are the best! They have provided valuable and reliable information in helping me from my business entity. They are very trustworthy, and helped save me a lot of time and money.

Tim S.

Positive outcomes start with clear communication, practical solutions, and follow-through. That’s our philosophy—and what we deliver to every client who entrusts us with protecting what matters most.

Proudly Serving San Diego &
the North Coast

From Bankers Hill to La Jolla, Hoffman & Forde represents clients across Southern California with clear counsel, strategic insight, and results that hold up under pressure.

Bankers Hill

3033 Fifth Ave, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92103

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La Jolla

1200 Prospect St #375, La Jolla, CA 92037

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