Scholman Lopez & Hoffer LLP

Joe Hoffer and his partners and associates are outstanding professionals who are well respected by judges, colleagues and clients. Mr. Hoffer goes beyond what is expected to serve his clients. He is fair and honest as he gives legal consultation. I highly recommend him and know that hundreds of other clients would also highly recommend him.

This is not a law firm I can utilize as it represents school districts. I did however provide 2 stars based on the reputation of one of the partners. I will not say which one. I am a parent of a child with disabilities and I find it snakish that anyone would fight for children not receiving what they are entitled to by law. On the flip side even dirtbags by law get a proper defense. nnI have had major issues with tactics utilized by this firm and honestly I can forsee it leading to problems sooner rather than later however, the law isn't always about what is right or for the best it is about who can put on the better show even if the show is all smoke and mirrors. nnEthics is not something that is at the top of the to do list from my personal experience going up against this firm. I'm sure if a school district utilizes these individuals some child will be screwed out of what they are entitled to by law. nnThe child doesn't really factor into much at all. It is ironic that a school will pay a lawyer hundreds of thousands but won't pay under 10,000 for services allowed by federal law.nnEthics are preached about in law school but if you find a lawyer that employs them...that lawyer probably doesn't have many clients. nnGood luck with this firm, hopefully you won't end up in civil court.