Orange County

Approach
Our Comprehensive Approach
Our law firm offers a full range of legal services provided by attorneys with over a decade of experience. As a network of legal experts, we collaborate with other multifaceted professionals to ensure high-quality, strategic and applicable counsel. Our well-experienced attorneys work diligently to broaden their scope of service and share robust knowledge of legal issues. We effectively litigate our clients’ most significant legal matters while overseeing alternative dispute resolution proceedings. With a focus on problem-solving, our attorneys practice with the utmost standards of ethical conduct, civility and collegiality.
Our Practice Areas
Our wide array of legal specialties include civil litigation, real estate law, business consulting,
estate planning, administrative law, personal injury, immigration law, and tax advisory.
Our Expert Attorneys
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.

Mission
Our Orange County Law Firm’s Mission
Hoffman & Forde delivers constructive solutions for every client, regardless of complexity. Our firm is a leader in the fields of real estate, business consulting, tax advisory, personal injury, and immigration laws.
Schedule Your Consultation
For inquiries regarding specific legal matters, contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with one of our intake specialists.
Why We Love Orange County
Home of the most famous theme park, Disneyland, Orange County or “the OC” is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with over 3 million residents. It is the third-most populous county in California and more populous than 21 U.S. states. Orange County prides itself on its exquisite dining options, fabulous beaches, spectacular shopping, luxury spas, and breathtaking ocean views. The OC is home to art museums, South Coast Plaza, a championship golf course, and the famous Mission at San Juan Capistrano. With over 40 miles of sandy coastline and a number of small, manicured beach towns, Orange County combines an active lifestyle with laid-back sophistication.
The Climate
Orange County enjoys about 278 sunny days per year. It receives roughly 14 inches of rain, with 0 inches of snow.
The Attractions
In addition to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, you can enjoy whale-watching cruises and shopping at South Coast Plaza.
The People
Orange County residents are ethnically and culturally diverse. The majority of residents are white, Hispanic, African-American and Asian.