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
"Judge Hoffman is always prepared and effective."
- Attorney on a fair credit reporting act dispute
"I would like to take a moment to thank Judge Hoffman for all his hard work. The compassion he showed my clients left a lasting impression on all of us in the room. And his creativity and tenacity led to resolution in a very challenged case."
- Attorney, San Diego, California
"Each of my colleagues agreed that [he is] one of the most skilled mediators they have met. We appreciate the incredible effort."
- Attorney on an Employment Breach of Contract Dispute
"Judge Hoffman was very tenacious in bringing the parties together. A great experience."
- Attorney on a Real Property Transaction matter
"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
"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
