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  • Real Estate Professionals and Lawyers Working Together

    Banker’s Hill, San Diego, CA

  • Your Legal Co-Pilot

    La Jolla, San Diego, CA

  • Transformative
    Legal Solutions

    Banker’s Hill, San Diego, CA

    • Strategic. Focused. Built for Complex Legal Matters.

    Most legal problems aren’t just legal. They affect your finances, business, reputation, and ability to move forward. That’s why we founded Hoffman & Forde: to serve clients who value forward-thinking legal solutions that anticipate, adapt, and evolve when the stakes are high.

    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.

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      Estate Planning

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

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      Commercial Real Estate

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

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      Residential Real Estate

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

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      Business

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

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      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.

      Who We Are

      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.

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      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.

      Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

      Schuyler V.V. Hoffman

      Shareholder

      Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting

      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

      Senior 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

      Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate , Commercial Real Estate, 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

      Alyssa Kucera

      Alyssa Kucera

      Associate

      Matt LeFevre

      Matt LeFevre

      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

      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

      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

      Associate

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

      David Silldorf

      David Silldorf

      Of-Counsel

      Criminal Defense

      Michael Stuart

      Michael Stuart

      Of-Counsel

      Criminal Defense, Restraining Orders, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law

      Legal Support Team

      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

      Kathy Davalos

      Kathy Davalos

      Paralegal

      Ragan Fowzer

      Ragan Fowzer

      Post-Bar Law Clerk

      Tania Gomez

      Tania Gomez

      Paralegal

      Connie Harbaugh

      Connie Harbaugh

      Paralegal

      Liana M. Jackson

      Liana M. Jackson

      Paralegal

      Lily Korpman

      Lily Korpman

      Senior Paralegal

      Jacinda Maheras

      Jacinda Maheras

      Paralegal

      Elena McKinley

      Elena McKinley

      Paralegal

      Magdalena Valdez

      Magdalena Valdez

      Paralegal

      Heidy Vera

      Heidy Vera

      Legal Assistant

      What Our
      Clients Say

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      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.

      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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      Insights & Perspectives

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      The Cost of Compliance: How Affordable Housing Requirements Shape New Developments 

      Affordable housing requirements are now a defining feature of residential development in San Diego and across California. These rules, often called inclusionary housing regulations, require certain projects to include below-market units, affordable housing for seniors or a financial contribution toward affordable housing programs Under the City of San Diego’s inclusionary housing ordinance, the requirement applies […]

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      Hoffman Forde Named Best Real Estate Law Firm by San Diego Union-Tribune Readers 

      Hoffman Forde has been named Best Real Estate Law Firm in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s annual “Best Of” awards. The honor was announced in the paper on Sunday, July 26th, following an award ceremony held the previous Thursday, July 23rd. We’re grateful to San Diego Union-Tribune readers for this recognition.   A Team Effort Attorney Christina Elhaddad, on behalf […]

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      Whether you’re navigating a real estate matter, planning ahead, or trying to protect what matters most, you deserve an attorney who listens, understands,
      and leads with empathy and strategy. This is why we exist: to help our clients make sound decisions in uncertain moments and move forward with
      confidence.

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