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Our Attorneys

Meet the Hoffman | 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.

The Team Behind the Results

Our attorneys are trusted with complex matters because they bring more than credentials: they bring results. Litigators, dealmakers, and planners who have spent their careers in Southern California courtrooms, escrow offices, and boardrooms, and who put all of it to work for you.

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Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

Shareholder


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting

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Daniel R. Forde

Daniel R. Forde

Shareholder


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

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Angela Elpers Barnes

Angela Elpers Barnes

Managing Attorney


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

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Jason Santana

Jason Santana

Of-Counsel


Business Consulting, Real Estate Litigation

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Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen

Senior Associate


Business, Real Estate, Civil Litigation

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Dalia Astalos

Dalia Astalos

Senior Associate


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

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Nicole Baldwin

Nicole Baldwin

Senior Counsel


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

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Alison Barry

Alison Barry

Senior Counsel


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

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Victoria Boynton

Victoria Boynton

Senior Counsel


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

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Jim Buche

Jim Buche

Of-Counsel


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

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Michael Dicks

Michael Dicks

Senior Trial Attorney


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

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Jacqueline DiRubbo

Jacqueline DiRubbo

Senior Associate


Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

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Christina Elhaddad

Christina Elhaddad

Senior Associate


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

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Alanna Haefner

Alanna Haefner

Senior Associate


Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate , Commercial Real Estate, Tax Advisory

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Mia Kelly

Mia Kelly

Senior Counsel


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

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Nicholas Kritikos

Nicholas Kritikos

Of-Counsel


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

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Alyssa Kucera

Alyssa Kucera

Associate


Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

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Matt LeFevre

Matt LeFevre

Associate


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

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Byron Ma

Byron Ma

Of-Counsel


Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property Law

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Ian McKinley

Ian McKinley

Senior Associate


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

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Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer

Senior Associate


Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Formation

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Bryan Rayo

Bryan Rayo

Associate


Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant Law

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Adam Reifman

Adam Reifman

Senior Associate


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

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Vincent Renda

Vincent Renda

Of-Counsel


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

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Vincent Russo

Vincent Russo

Senior Counsel


Trust & Probate Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law

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William H. Sauls

William H. Sauls

Of-Counsel


Estate Planning, Tax Advisory, Business Consulting

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Stefan Seper

Stefan Seper

Associate


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

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David Silldorf

David Silldorf

Of-Counsel


Criminal Defense

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Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart

Of-Counsel


Criminal Defense, Restraining Orders, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law

Legal Support Team

Our dedicated support staff 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.

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Deborah Retes

Deborah Retes

Director of Legal Administration

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Alexa Alvarez

Alexa Alvarez

Intake Specialist

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Jeffrey Cesark

Jeffrey Cesark

Post-Bar Law Clerk


Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Litigation, Civil Litigation

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Kathy Davalos

Kathy Davalos

Paralegal

Kimberly Franco A.P.C. Our Attorneys
Kimberly Franco

Kimberly Franco

Collections & Administrative Specialist

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Liana M. Jackson

Liana M. Jackson

Paralegal

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Lily Korpman

Lily Korpman

Lead Senior Paralegal

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Jacinda Maheras

Jacinda Maheras

Paralegal

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Sanette Ann McFarland

Sanette Ann McFarland

Bankers Hill Receptionist

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Elena McKinley

Elena McKinley

Paralegal

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Samantha Patterson

Samantha Patterson

Post-Bar Law Clerk


Real Estate Litigation

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Gabriela Sil

Gabriela Sil

Intake & Administrative Projects Manager

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Magdalena Valdez

Magdalena Valdez

Paralegal

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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