Steven K. Hoffman

Steven K. Hoffman, Employment Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratJames & Hoffman, P.C.

Washington, DC

Practicing employment in Washington since 1984.

42+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
9
Bar admissions

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Steven K. Hoffman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Steven has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at James & Hoffman, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Washington, DC
Experience
over 42 years
Known for
Employment · General · Insurance
  • Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from Washington, DC.
  • Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Steven K. Hoffman: Steven K. Hoffman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Steven has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at James & Hoffman, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Steven takes on

Steven concentrates on employment, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Steven takes employment matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

General cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Steven takes general matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Steven takes insurance matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Steven takes litigation matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Steven K. Hoffman — employment lawyer in Washington

Steven K. Hoffman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Steven has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at James & Hoffman, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

For his entire legal career, Steven Hoffman has devoted himself to resolving the many and varied sorts of disputes that arise in the employment relationship.

One of the founding members of James & Hoffman, P.C., Steven K. Hoffman has been litigating and trying cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and before private dispute resolution tribunals, both in this country and abroad, for some twenty years. Focusing primarily on the employment relationship, broadly defined, he has represented a wide variety of individual and institutional clients, including labor unions, on issues ranging from attempts to stymie the operations of labor organizations through the use of the federal racketeering statutes to an academic researcher’s entitlement to academic freedom to the protections afforded by federal, state and local anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws. Mr. Hoffman has also assisted numerous clients in negotiating employment agreements and making their way through the treacherous terrain of non-competition and trade secret law.

Prior to the formation of James and Hoffman, Mr. Hoffman was associated with the Washington, D.C. law firm Rogovin, Huge and Lenzner and a partner at the New York firm Donovan Leisure, Newton and Irvine. He is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and the Bars of numerous federal trial and appellate courts. He has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating achievable by attorneys, was voted a District of Columbia Super Lawyer and Lawdragon listed him as one of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers from 2021 - 2024.

Mr. Hoffman graduated from Duke University in 1970 (Phi Beta Kappa) and received his Ph.D. in American Literature from Duke 1976. After teaching literature at the University level, he received his law degree from the Yale Law School in 1984. Mr. Hoffman resides in Falls Church, Virginia with his wife, the Honorable Sandra Evans.

Steven's approach to employment cases

For his entire legal career, Steven Hoffman has devoted himself to resolving the many and varied sorts of disputes that arise in the employment relationship. One of the founding members of James & Hoffman, P.C., Steven K. Hoffman has been litigating and trying cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and before private dispute resolution tribunals, both in this country and…

The kind of cases Steven takes

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Yale Law School

    J.D. · 1984

  • Duke University

    B.A. Phi · 1970

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    2000 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1993 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1992 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1990 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1988 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1986 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1985 · ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    1984 · ACTIVE

Steven studied at J.D. in Yale Law School and B.A. Phi in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed J.D. in Yale Law School and B.A. Phi in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Steven has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Steven's professional memberships and bar associations

  • District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Steven K. Hoffman's office in Washington

Steven's primary office is at 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC, 20006. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

James & Hoffman, P.C.

1629 K Street, NW, Suite 1050

Washington, DC 20006

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Steven K. Hoffman — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Steven. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Washington.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven K. Hoffman — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven

Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven K. Hoffman

  • How much does it cost to hire Steven for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

    Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in District of Columbia typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Washington?

    Steven is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steven accepting new employment clients right now?

    Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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