Atty. Matthew Hoffman
Recipient, Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Continuing Legal Education Program, University of Texas School of Law, November 1990. Comments Editor, South Texas Law Journal, 1972-1973.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Hoffman at a Glance
Matthew Hoffman is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hoffman & Saweris, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1973) and Rice University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Bankruptcy Institute. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Hoffman
- Recipient, Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Continuing Legal Education Program, University of Texas School of Law, November 1990
- Comments Editor, South Texas Law Journal, 1972-1973
- Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law, University of Texas School of Law, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2000
Author
- "The Constitutionality of Pre-Trial Juvenile Proceedings in Texas - Especially Detention," 14 S. Tex
- L.J. 279 (1973)
- Comment, "The Medico-Legal Significance of Pain and Suffering," 15 S. Tex
- L.J. 279 (1973)
- "Creditors/Debtors in State Bar of Texas," 2nd Ann
- Gen. Practice Inst
- B. 1 (1979)
- "Sequestration, Garnishment, Attachments," Baylor University Law School (Spring, 1975)
Co-Author
Hoffman and Murray, "Obligations the Cannot Be Erased," Family Advocate 18 (Winter, 1983)
Lecturer
- "Automatic Stays in Bankruptcy Cases," Matthew Hoffman and Kaaran Thomas, Bankruptcy Practice Update, University of Houston College of Law (November, 1981)
- "Texas First Amended Credit and Bankruptcy Seminar," Texaco, Inc.'s First Annual Credit and Bankruptcy Seminar, Houston, Texas, June 7, 1983
- "Preferences, Fraudulent Transfers, Post-Petition Transfers and Set-Offs Affecting Oil and Gas Transactions," Second Annual Workshop on the Effect of Bankruptcy Laws on Oil & Gas Operations sponsored by the Oil Committee of the National Resources Section, American Bar Association, Houston, Texas, October 30, 1984
- "The Perils of Representing Debtors in Chapters 7 and 11," Houston Bankruptcy Conference, The Doubletree Hotel Houston, Texas, May 20, 1988
- "Conference on Valuation of Assets in Bankruptcy," Co-Chairman, Planning Committee for Conference on Valuation of Assets in Bankruptcy, Stouffer Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas, 1988-1993
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Hoffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Hoffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Houston
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Houston
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Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Houston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Matthew Hoffman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Hoffman's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Hoffman brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Matthew Hoffman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, Matthew Hoffman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Matthew Hoffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Matthew Hoffman Handles in Houston
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