Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Shareholder
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
A Commercial Real Estate Attorney For Your Needs
In commercial real estate, there’s no such thing as a routine deal. Purchases, developments, and disputes carry financial and legal risks that can derail your goals. Hoffman & Forde’s commercial real estate attorneys keep projects moving and protect the clients behind them—owners, investors, lenders, and developers.
How We Put Your Commercial Real Estate Goals Into Action
We handle every stage of commercial real estate, from acquisitions and financing to disputes and workouts. Our attorneys deliver a full range of legal services and have proven expertise in the following areas:
Purchase & Sales
We represent clients in all aspects of buying and selling real estate, including financing, tax planning, negotiation, documentation, and closing. Our attorneys have experience handling commercial, industrial, and residential projects of every size.
Options and Exchanges
We draft, negotiate, and close option and exchange agreements across all types of real estate projects. Our attorneys streamline the process, saving clients time and reducing risk.
Development & Management
We counsel developers, owners, and investors on the development, redevelopment, and management of projects throughout Southern California. Our team focuses on practical solutions that keep projects moving forward.
Construction & Entitlement
We advise owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors on legal issues involving public and private construction projects. Our attorneys also guide clients through land use regulations and secure permits and approvals at the local, state, and federal levels.
Probate Litigation
Our comprehensive legal services honed from years of proven experience will identify the most vulnerable areas of your business. When you face or are threatened with litigation, decide to take swift legal action and have our skilled business dispute lawyer advocate for you. Quick decisions without legal counsel can be costly—let us help you prepare well in a cost-effective and practical manner.
Financing
From traditional loans to mezzanine financing and like-kind exchanges, we structure and document complex financing transactions. Our role is to ensure every arrangement is strategically sound and legally protected.
Real Estate Disputes & Unlawful Detainers
We represent clients in a wide range of real estate disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Our attorneys handle evictions, unlawful detainer actions, breach-of-contract claims, and complex litigation, helping clients recover rent, attorney fees, and court costs.
Commercial Loan & Lease Workouts
We counsel developers, owners, and tenants in troubled real estate projects, debt restructurings, and lease negotiations. Our attorneys have renegotiated commercial notes, obtained favorable modifications, and provided receivership, foreclosure, and insolvency-related litigation services in both state and federal courts.
Why Clients Trust Our Commercial Real Estate Attorneys
From acquisitions to disputes, commercial real estate requires attorneys who can see both the deal and the bigger picture—without compromising your position or slowing progress. Here’s what sets our team apart:
Hands-On Approach
We stay involved from first negotiation to final closing, making sure details are handled with precision and you’re never left in the dark.
Cross-Industry Experience
Our attorneys have represented developers, lenders, investors, landlords, and tenants, giving us perspective from every side of a deal or dispute.
Risk Management You Can Rely On
With thousands of contracts reviewed and transactions negotiated, we anticipate risks before they become costly setbacks.
Strength in Disputes
When conflicts escalate, we bring the skill and strategy to protect property, enforce contracts, and resolve matters in or out of court.
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
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
Byron Ma
Byron Ma
Of-Counsel
Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property Law
Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley
Senior Associate Attorney
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
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
Natalie Valentine
Natalie Valentine
Junior Associate
Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate
Legal Support
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
Civil and Business Litigation, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Disputes, Employment Law
Kathy Davalos
Kathy Davalos
Paralegal
Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law
Ragan Fowzer
Ragan Fowzer
Legal Assistant
Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation
Tania Gomez
Tania Gomez
Paralegal
Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Law
Connie Harbaugh
Connie Harbaugh
Paralegal
Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Transaction Law
Liana M. Jackson
Liana M. Jackson
Paralegal
Alyssa Kucera
Alyssa Kucera
Post Bar Law Clerk
Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation
Lily Korpman
Lily Korpman
Senior Paralegal
Jacinda Maheras
Jacinda Maheras
Paralegal
Elena McKinley
Elena McKinley
Paralegal
Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law
Magdalena Valdez
Magdalena Valdez
Paralegal
Heidy Vera
Heidy Vera
Legal Assistant
Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law
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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.