Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Shareholder
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting
Purchase Escrow Disputes
Your Escrow Attorneys
For many people, a home is the biggest purchase they will make. Escrow agents help facilitate the home buying or selling process by holding onto the pertinent documents and funds as a neutral third party.
In some situations, buyers & sellers disagree or do not comply with the purchase terms, resulting in an escrow dispute. This could delay disbursement of funds and cause undue stress to all involved in the transaction. Contact Hoffman & Forde to get legal expertise so you can resolve escrow disputes faster.
Providing Solutions for Escrow Disputes
Reach a mutual agreement and close more efficiently with our escrow lawyers. With important documents such as titles and deeds at stake, you need legal counsel to prevent breaches of contract and avoid the risk of unnecessary fees. Our escrow attorneys at Hoffman & Forde can step in to effectively negotiate and resolve any disputes that arise.
Why Clients Trust Our Escrow Attorneys
At Hoffman & Forde, we draw from years of experience and expertise in real estate law including escrow laws in Southern California. Our escrow attorneys have successfully resolved disputes to protect the rights of real estate buyers and sellers. Call us today so you can close your next home in San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles stress-free.
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
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
Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate , Commercial Real Estate, 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
Alyssa Kucera
Alyssa Kucera
Junior Associate
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
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
Michael Stuart
Michael Stuart
Of-Counsel
Criminal Defense, Restraining Orders, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law
Legal Support Team
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
Kathy Davalos
Kathy Davalos
Paralegal
Ragan Fowzer
Ragan Fowzer
Post-Bar Law Clerk
Tania Gomez
Tania Gomez
Paralegal
Connie Harbaugh
Connie Harbaugh
Paralegal
Liana M. Jackson
Liana M. Jackson
Paralegal
Lily Korpman
Lily Korpman
Senior Paralegal
Jacinda Maheras
Jacinda Maheras
Paralegal
Elena McKinley
Elena McKinley
Paralegal
Magdalena Valdez
Magdalena Valdez
Paralegal
Heidy Vera
Heidy Vera
Legal Assistant
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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.