Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
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Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting
Landlord & Tenant Attorney
Your Landlord & Tenant Lawyers
Missed rent, unsafe living conditions, or the threat of eviction can turn rental agreements into high-stress battles. Whether the case is residential or commercial, our landlord & tenant attorneys can help. We step in to enforce agreements, resolve disputes, and protect your rights at every stage of the process.
Helping You Resolve Rental Problems
We represent landlords and tenants in a variety of legal circumstances, including:
- Drafting leases
- Unlawful evictions
- Rent payment issues
- Claims of breach of lease agreement
- Safety and health issues
- Code compliance
- Rental discrimination
For Commercial Tenants & Landlords
California’s commercial landlord–tenant laws often favor landlords. Rent can rise without notice, eviction can be faster, and upkeep of the space may fall entirely on the tenant. We help business owners understand their leases before signing and step in when terms or enforcement become unfair.
For Residential Tenants
Renters have important protections under California law. If your unit is unsafe, your deposit is being withheld, or you’re facing wrongful eviction, we fight to hold landlords accountable and secure fair treatment.
For Both Landlords and Tenants
Our goal is always to resolve disputes quickly and fairly. When possible, we use negotiation and mediation to avoid drawn-out litigation. But when the other side won’t cooperate, we’re prepared to go to court to protect your rights and your property.
Why Choose Hoffman & Forde
When the outcome matters, clients turn to us for clarity, strategy, and results. Here’s why:
Clarity In Critical Moments
We advise clients through growth, transition, conflict, and resolution—critical life moments that require empathy, strategy, and personalized attention clients not only need but deserve.
Results That Instill Trust
Trust is earned, not given. Our clients return and refer us to others over and over—not because they can’t find legal help elsewhere, but because we know what’s at stake and deliver.
A Partnership Approach
We’re interested in long-term relationships—not one-off transactions. Our attorneys stay actively involved, communicate clearly, and work alongside you at every step so you’re never left in the dark.
Strategic Insight
Legal issues rarely exist in isolation. Our cross-disciplinary approach helps clients avoid blind spots, anticipate complications, and make decisions that hold up over time.
The Team Behind the Results
Our attorneys are trusted with complex matters because they bring more than credentials—they bring results.
This is a team built for clients who expect insight, action, and accountability at every turn.
Daniel R. Forde
Daniel R. Forde
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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
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
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
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
Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley
Senior Associate Attorney
Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation, Business Torts, Boundary Disputes, Shareholder & Member Derivative Litigation, …See More
Joshua Morrison
Joshua Morrison
Junior Associate
Adam Reifman
Adam Reifman
Senior Associate
Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law — Entity Formation & Planning, Easement & Land Use, …See More
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
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
Vincent Russo
Vincent Russo
Senior Counsel
Trust & Probate Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law
Our Paralegals
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.
What Our
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Our Philosophy
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.