Atty. Christopher C. Hoffman
Chris Hoffman is the founding and managing partner of the San Diego office. He has represented hundreds of employers in matters ranging from class action litigation, to traditional labor matters and general employment advice.
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Christopher C. Hoffman is a employment attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1995) and Santa Clara University (BA, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris Hoffman is the founding and managing partner of the San Diego office
- He has represented hundreds of employers in matters ranging from class action litigation, to traditional labor matters and general employment advice
- While litigation remains a significant portion of his practice, Chris also spends a significant amount of time counseling clients regarding day-to-day employment issues and assisting them to find practical and proactive solutions to their legal problems
- Chris was selected for inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers 2013, 2015 and 2016 and he was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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