PRACTICE AREAS: Federal and State Securities law, Accountant Malpractice, Fidelity Bond Coverages, Public and Private Construction Disputes, Consumer Claims, Antitrust and Trade Practice Claims, Income Tax Liability, Products Liability, Personal Injury

EDUCATION: Loyola Law School - JD, 1971 Loyola University - BA, 1969

PROFILE:   Mr. Hoffmann graduated first in his class from the College of Business Administration of Loyola University in New Orleans in 1969. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola in 1971, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He is a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Fraternity. Mr. Hoffmann’s practice has primarily been as trial counsel in litigation involving a broad range of issues including public and private construction contracts disputes, federal government contracting, federal and state securities law, accountant malpractice, fidelity bond coverages, consumer claims, antitrust and trade practice claims, income tax liability, products liability and personal injury. He also has been engaged in a transactional practice involving real estate closings, contract negotiation, financing and vessel documentation, mortgaging, selling and chartering. In addition, he has represented both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy.

BAR ADMISSIONS: All state and federal courts in Louisiana United States Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Louisiana Associated General Contractors Associated Builders’ & Contractors Strategic Task Force in Education Committee for a Better Jefferson Jefferson Business Coalition Hillcrest Estate Club Hillcrest Estate Community Association