Atty. Joel I Hoffman

Atty. Joel I Hoffman

Joel Hoffman is an attorney with more than 46 years of experience representing clients in both the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is an experienced trial attorney concentrating in business litigation, construction and serious personal injury matters.

Rockville Rockville 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel I Hoffman at a glance

Joel I Hoffman is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Hoffman & Rubin, LLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1967), District of Columbia (1968), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir (1968). Educated at American University Law School (J.D., 1967) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel Hoffman is an attorney with more than 46 years of experience representing clients in both the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia
  • He is an experienced trial attorney concentrating in business litigation, construction and serious personal injury matters
  • Over the course of his career up to and including the present, he has assisted clients in matters of wills, trust and estates, probate, contractual issues and disputes, business formations, business dissolutions and succession planning
  • Mr. Hoffman has participated in many trials, mediations and arbitration proceedings
  • He is compassionate and caring and always puts his clients best interests at the fore front of his representation
  • He believes that trust and confidence in your attorney are paramount to a successful relationship
  • When not practicing law he enjoys travel and photography
  • He teaches photography skills to developmentally challenged individuals and often says that he learns much more from his students than they learn from him
  • Please call Mr. Hoffman for a free 1/2 hour consultation about any matter you may have
  • If Mr. Hoffman does not practice in your area of need, he will assist you in getting the best representation from one of his peers

Practice Areas Explained

Joel I Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel I Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Probate

Joel I Hoffman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Joel I Hoffman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joel I Hoffman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel I Hoffman

Where is Joel I Hoffman's law office located?
Joel I Hoffman's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Hoffman & Rubin, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel I Hoffman handle?
Joel I Hoffman focuses on car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Joel I Hoffman practiced law?
Joel I Hoffman has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Joel I Hoffman go to law school?
Joel I Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Joel I Hoffman for a consultation?
You can contact Joel I Hoffman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joel I Hoffman received?
Joel I Hoffman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University Law School
- 1967
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1967
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir
Admitted: 1968

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