Daniel D. Hoffman, P.C.

SUMMARY

Dan Hoffman is a trial attorney who manages the firm’s Nevada office. Mr. Hoffman predominantly handles business disputes, professional liability, and catastrophic injury matters. He counsels clients in all aspects of their business with an emphasis on advocating for design professionals in contract negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Mr. Hoffman has successfully handled numerous catastrophic personal injury matters, including wrongful death and traumatic brain injury claims. He works with his clients to achieve their best possible outcome, which has frequently resulted in defense judgments.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hoffman prosecuted employment and copyright infringement claims in federal courts across the country. Before becoming an attorney, he developed cost estimates for multi-million dollar spaceflight projects at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA-JPL). His work included the Mars rovers, Earth-science satellites, and deep-space exploratory missions.

Mr. Hoffman obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Northridge. He then obtained a Juris Doctor as an evening student at Loyola Law School Los Angeles, earning honors in the corporate law concentration.

EXPERIENCE

Motion to Dismiss Granted on Behalf of District Attorney’s Office Against Convicted Child Abuser: Convicted child abuser claimed that deputy district attorneys violated his civil rights when they filed a petition to have him classified as “Sexually Violent Predator” briefly after he was released from California state custody. Motion to dismiss granted in full based upon absolute immunity, qualified immunity, and failure to plead a Monell claim. Child abuser paid our attorney’s fees.

Negotiated Dismissal With Prejudice on Behalf of McDonald’s Architect: A car struck a man who was walking through a McDonald’s drive-thru. Man sued architect client for design defects. Negotiated a dismissal with prejudice in exchange for a waiver of costs without client being deposed.

Obtained Settlement on Behalf of Fashion Designer in Copyright Infringement Case: Sued several national retail stores for copyright infringement because they were selling clothes with client’s two-dimensional patterns without permission. Negotiated numerous settlements at or near the willful infringement statutory penalty without client being deposed.

Motion for Summary Judgment Granted in Design Defect Case: A maintenance worker claimed permanent lung damage from industrial backup batteries located in his basement office. Worker sued architect client for design defects that were completed years before the claimed injury. Motion for summary judgment granted in full because the premises owner actually knew of the alleged defects, and accepted them.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Nevada (ADD)

  • American Institute of Architects (Las Vegas Chapter)