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.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Allentown, PA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Steven E. Hoffman at a Glance
Steven E. Hoffman is a Founding Member based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hoffman & Hlavac. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, product liability, litigation, and appellate. 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. Serves clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Steven E. Hoffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E. Hoffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Allentown.
Employment Law in Allentown
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven E. Hoffman is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Allentown
Steven E. Hoffman is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Allentown
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven E. Hoffman is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Appellate Practice in Allentown
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Steven E. Hoffman is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Allentown
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Allentown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Allentown-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 Allentown Choose Steven E. 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 Steven E. Hoffman's practice in the field of employment, product liability, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven E. Hoffman brings 35+ 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 New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Steven E. Hoffman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, product liability, and litigation, Steven E. Hoffman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Allentown
A Allentown-based practice means Steven E. Hoffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven E. Hoffman Handles in Allentown
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