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Our Locations

We serve clients across Southern California from two strategically placed offices, each staffed by attorneys who understand the region’s legal, regulatory, and real estate landscape. From zoning boards to high-stakes disputes, we bring the local insight and relationships it takes to get results.

Just blocks from the courthouse, our Bankers Hill office supports individuals and businesses facing real estate disputes, commercial litigation, and transactional matters. Being local means knowing which courts move faster, how courts operate, and when urgency makes the difference.

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

Our La Jolla office serves North Coast clients with a focus on estate planning, high-value transactions, and asset protection. We pair legal clarity with regional insight—an essential combination for individuals and families managing wealth, property, and long-term plans in one of Southern California’s most dynamic markets.

1200 Prospect St #375, La Jolla, CA 92037

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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Our Practice Areas

Our practice areas are built around the challenges that matter most to our clients—protecting assets,
resolving disputes, and planning for what’s next.

    Civil Litigation

    We handle high-stakes disputes involving contracts, real estate, business relationships, and contested estates—litigated in state and federal court, arbitration, or mediation.

    Estate Planning

    Our estate planning attorneys design plans that protect wealth and honor intent, helping families avoid probate and unnecessary conflict.

    Commercial Real Estate

    From financing to entitlements, we ensure commercial real estate clients close deals, resolve disputes, and avoid costly setbacks.

    Residential Real Estate

    We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and HOA members in complex residential issues, including disclosures, leases, disputes, and more.

    Business

    We represent small businesses, corporations, LLCs, non-profits, and other entities in formation, contract matters, and advisory services.

    Our team is built for complex legal matters that demand focus, strategy, and empathy. Clients come to us when the outcome matters—and they stay because we deliver.

    Whether you’re facing a real estate dispute, navigating a business issue, or planning for the future, we provide clear guidance, thoughtful solutions, and a level of care that reflects what’s at stake.

    Getting Started:
    How We Move Your Case Forward

    Legal matters can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made our intake process clear and efficient.

    Step 1: Initial Contact

    Once you submit a form or call us, a member of our intake team will follow up within 24 to 48 hours to better understand your situation and gather any initial documentation.

    Step 2: Internal Review

    Our attorneys carefully review your matter to determine if we’re the right fit. If so, we’ll outline the scope of work and provide a retainer quote.

    Step 3: Engagement & Welcome

    If you decide to move forward, we’ll send over a simple engagement agreement. Once signed and the retainer is received, you’ll get a welcome email introducing your legal team.

    Step 4: Attorney Kickoff

    A paralegal will help schedule your first call with your attorney—typically within a few days, or sooner if the matter is urgent—so we can get started.

    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.

    Comprehensive Services

    From litigation to estate planning, real estate to business matters, our team delivers comprehensive legal services that reflect the full scope of your needs.

    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.

    Deep Experience

    Our attorneys bring focused experience in their respective practice areas, enabling us to handle complex matters with clarity.

    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.

    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.