Atty. Stephen R. Hoffmann

Atty. Stephen R. Hoffmann

Steve Hoffmann is Special Counsel with Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in its Elmira Office. During his 25+ years of practice he has handled a broad range of civil and criminal matters.

Elmira Elmira 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (607) 734-1519

Profile Summary

About Stephen R. Hoffmann at a glance

Stephen R. Hoffmann is a Special Counsel based in Elmira, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, real estate, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Virginia (2001). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Roanoke College (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Elmira, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steve Hoffmann is Special Counsel with Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in its Elmira Office
  • During his 25+ years of practice he has handled a broad range of civil and criminal matters
  • Steve currently focuses in the areas of Residential and Commercial real estate representing buyers, sellers and lenders
  • He also handles landlord-tenant matters representing Residential and Commercial landlords
  • He is actively involved in Estate planning including the preparation of Wills, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney
  • Steve also assists with Corporation and LLC business formations, as well as the purchase and sale of businesses
  • Steve is active in the community having served on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and Glove House
  • He is also a Past-President of the Elmira Kiwanis Club and a member of the Sailin’ Shoe Lacrosse Club

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen R. Hoffmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. Hoffmann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Elmira are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen R. Hoffmann

Where is Stephen R. Hoffmann's law office located?
Stephen R. Hoffmann's law practice is located in Elmira, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen R. Hoffmann handle?
Stephen R. Hoffmann focuses on residential, trusts, real estate, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen R. Hoffmann practiced law?
Stephen R. Hoffmann has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Stephen R. Hoffmann go to law school?
Stephen R. Hoffmann earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Stephen R. Hoffmann for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Roanoke College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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