Introduction
Since October of 1998, Retired Superior Court Judge, Herbert B. Hoffman has utilized his experience as a judge and trial lawyer to build a very successful private dispute resolution practice serving as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge in a wide range of matters. Judge Hoffman has successfully mediated to resolution well over one hundred cases each year since his retirement. He has also handled many arbitrations in real estate, personal injury, professional liability, employment, medical malpractice, insurance coverage and bad faith plus business/commercial disputes including an international multi-million dollar case involving disputed royalties, before the International Court of Commerce in Paris. Judge Hoffman has also served as special master or discovery referee in numerous civil matters including the 'coordinated latex glove litigation' involving 50 separate cases pending in the San Diego Superior Court. He is well-known as a no-nonsense straight shooter and strong agent of reality. One prominent San Diego trial lawyer noted, "If the most important thing is truly to get your case settled, he's the go-to guy in this town." Many of our clients concur.
Practice Areas
Hobbies & Interests
In his spare time, Judge Hoffman enjoys golfing, thoroughbred racing and dancing.
Testimonials
"Always happy with Judge Hoffman’s services. The case was settled due to his experience and negotiating techniques.
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- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Case
"Judge Hoffman did a great job on a difficult case."
- Attorney on a Business Contractual Fraud Case
"I was very pleased with Judge Hoffman. He was very straightforward with my client and at the same time, sympathetic to her injury. I would not hesitate to use Judge Hoffman again."
- Attorney, Los Angeles, California
"The matter did not settle, but I appreciated Judge Hoffman's approach and his sense of humor. The case did not settle for lack of effort on his part. "
- Attorney on a Business Commercial case
"Judge Hoffman was a pleasure to deal with and he zeroed in on the issues quickly and effectively. We thank him for his efforts."
- Attorney on a Business Commercial case
"Judge Hoffman is always prepared and effective."
- Attorney on a fair credit reporting act dispute
"Judge Hoffman was simply outstanding, as always! I hope to have another case before him next month! "
- Attorney on a Banking Foreclosure dispute
"I wanted to thank Judge Hoffman for his insight and persistence. My clients were very grateful for the sensitive and compassionate approach he demonstrated in mediating a very sensitive and compassionate matter."
- Attorney, Orange County, California
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