Atty. Steven E. Hoffman
Steven E. Hoffman, a founding member of Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly, graduated from George Washington University in 1988 and subsequently graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1991.
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Steven E. Hoffman is a Founding Member based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practforg at Hoffman & Hlavac. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and George Washington University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven E. Hoffman, a founding member of Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly, graduated from George Washington University in 1988 and subsequently graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1991
- Steve is admitted to both the bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and to practice before the United States District Courts for the Middle and Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, the Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
- Steve devotes his practice to complex commercial litigation matters with a particular emphasis on defending employment-related litigation and civil rights actions
- Through his litigation practice, Steve has extensive experience with employment discrimination and harassment cases
- Steve has tried a number of restrictive covenant and trade secrets claims and has also represented clients in cases involving wage and hour issues, including handling collective actions brought under the FLSA
- Steve has defended manufacturers and retailers in products liability cases
- He has also represented doctors, lawyers, and other professionals in malpractice claims
- Steve has tried and handled a variety of personal injury matters both for injured plaintiffs and for defendants
- Steve is frequently called upon by student athletes across Pennsylvania to represent them in challenging eligibility determinations made by the PIAA and local districts
- Steve has tried numerous cases in the federal and state courts located throughout the Pennsylvania
- He has argued before all of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts and has recently successfully defended a local municipality before the Supreme Court of the United States in a First Amendment lawsuit
- He is frequently called upon by other attorneys and the Court to serve as a mediator or an arbitrator
- Steve began his career as the law clerk to the Honorable Robert Simpson, Jr. of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas
- Formerly, he served as an Assistant Northampton County Solicitor
- He is a resident of the City of Allentown and served as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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