Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Shareholder
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting
Business Attorneys
Business Litigation for Complex Conflicts
When contracts break down, partners disagree, or regulators get involved, quick decisions without counsel can be costly. Hoffman & Forde’s business litigation attorneys represent companies of all sizes, protecting operations and resolving conflicts so leaders can stay focused on running their business.
Common Business Disputes We Handle
Conflicts can disrupt operations, damage relationships, and put your business at risk. We represent clients in matters including:
Breach of Contract
Enforcing agreements and defending against claims when terms aren’t honored.
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Resolving conflicts between owners that threaten business stability.
Employment Issues
Addressing claims tied to contracts, wrongful termination, or policy enforcement.
Corporate Governance
Advising on fiduciary duties, compliance obligations, and regulatory challenges.
Entity Formation & Dissolution Disputes
Handling conflicts that arise at the beginning or end of a business relationship.
Why Client Trust Our Business Litigation Attorneys
When the outcome matters, clients turn to us for clarity, strategy, and results. Here’s why:
Proven in State & Federal Courts
Our attorneys are trial-tested with the skill to advocate effectively in state and federal courts, arbitration, and appeals.
Practical Business Insight
We align legal strategy with the realities of running a business, helping you protect value while keeping things moving forward.
A Proven Track Record
Clients return to us and refer others because we deliver consistent results when the stakes are high. From contract disputes to complex appeals, our history of success speaks for itself.
Your Objectives, Always First
We fight to win, but never lose sight of what matters most to you: protecting your interests, resolving disputes efficiently, and moving forward with confidence.
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
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
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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.