Business Litigation & Dispute Attorney
Your Business Litigation & Dispute Lawyers
Disputes and conflict can happen even to the most cautious business owners. Sometimes litigation is inevitable. If your business is facing disputes in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County, our commercial litigation attorneys are at your service. Schedule your consultation with Hoffman & Forde to see how we can help.
Here for You and Your Business
You work hard to establish your business, and a dispute can potentially damage it in a number of ways. Common disputes that arise out of commercial relationships include breach of contract, trade secret and intellectual property disputes, insurance, breach of fiduciary duty, employment, shareholder litigation, and many more.
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.
Why Our Business Litigation Attorneys
Your business is unique and not all cases are created equal. We carefully review the merits of the dispute to defend or prosecute the claims effectively. Hoffman & Forde’s client-first approach ensures that your attorney understands your industry and the nature of your business. Hiring our commercial litigation lawyers not only protects your business’ finances but also your reputation and peace of mind.
Our Lawyers
Our highly-credentialed attorneys deliver superior quality services. Every client receives the best legal representation possible regardless of complexity.

Schuyler V.V. Hoffman
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Consulting

Daniel R. Forde
Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Business Consulting, Tax Advisory

Angela Elpers Barnes
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation

Dalia Astalos
Landlord-Tenant Law, Commercial Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury

Rachael Berg
Trusts & Estates, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Defense

Jim Buche
Residential Real Estate

Michael Dicks
Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Personal Injury

Christina Elhaddad
Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Immigration Law

Chas Gurtler
Real Estate Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation

Alanna Haefner
Residential Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Tax Consulting

Nicholas Kritikos
Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Business Consulting

Matt LeFevre
Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Boundary Disputes, Business Consulting

Ian McKinley
Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation, Business Torts, Boundary Disputes, Shareholder & Member Derivative Litigation, Land Use

Ryan McKinley
Real Estate Law, Business Disputes, Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation

Jenna Misuraca
Residential Real Estate, HOA Disputes, Probate, Trusts & Estates

Joshua Morrison
Civil Litigation, Business Consulting

Vincent Russo
Business Law, Trust & Probate Litigation, Real Estate Law

William H. Sauls
Estate Planning, Tax Advisory, Business Consulting

Stefan Seper
Civil Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Business Consulting

Michael Stuart
Criminal Defense, Restraining Orders
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.

Philosophy
We serve our clients’ individual needs while providing creative, practical, and affordable solutions. Our firm’s continued success results from our dedication, diligence, and honest communication with our clients.
Schedule Your Consultation
For inquiries regarding specific legal matters, contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with one of our intake specialists.
Service Areas
From San Diego to Los Angeles, Hoffman & Forde provides individuals and businesses with first-class legal services.