Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Shareholder
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting
Lease Negotiation Attorneys
Your Business Is Only as Strong as Your Lease
Lease terms can shape the future of your business. When they’re unfair or disputes arise, the fallout can be stressful and expensive. Hoffman & Forde’s lease negotiation attorneys help clients find practical solutions that protect both their rights and their bottom line.
How We Help with Commercial Lease Disputes
Commercial lease negotiations are rarely simple. Our attorneys provide hands-on counsel at every stage, including:
Lease Review & Negotiation
We analyze lease terms, identify risks, and negotiate agreements that protect your business interests long-term.
Lease Modifications & Renewals
When business conditions change, we help clients renegotiate or restructure leases to secure favorable terms and avoid unnecessary costs.
Evictions & Unlawful Detainers
As commercial eviction attorneys, we represent both landlords and tenants in disputes involving unpaid rent, unlawful detainer actions, and lease enforcement.
Loan & Lease Workouts
For troubled projects, we’ve successfully renegotiated commercial notes and leases, obtaining permanent changes that help clients preserve property and operations.
Why Clients Trust Our Lease Negotiation Attorneys
When the outcome matters, clients turn to our lease negotiation attorneys for clarity, strategy, and results. Here’s why:
Hands-On Support
We don’t hand off your case or disappear once talks begin. Our attorneys stay engaged in every discussion, keeping you informed and prepared for each step.
Proven Results
From rent reductions to loan workouts, we’ve secured permanent lease modifications and favorable terms for businesses across Southern California.
Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge
Lease disputes often touch other areas of law. Because our team also works in real estate, business, and litigation, we anticipate problems before they cost you time or money.
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.
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
Our Paralegals
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.
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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.