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WHY CHOOSE HOFFMAN LAW LLC?
RESPONSIVE
We typically respond to our clients the same day to acknowledge the issue at hand and strive to follow up, continue to communicate and complete the task(s) at hand in a reasonable period of time.
PROBLEM SOLVERS
We strive to solve problems efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our clients. This often requires us to utilize “outside the box” thinking to obtain the best possible result.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Edward Hoffman, Jr., is a Fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers, a prestigious designation earned by less than 175 attorneys in the United States since it was established in 1993 and is the Chair of CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee.
EDUCATORS
We are well known for our unwavering focus and commitment to education. Edward Hoffman, Jr., is a prolific author and well-received speaker on community association topics and has been published and presented on community association law and related topics both regionally and nationally.
AT THE FOREFRONT
Edward Hoffman, Jr., has been representing the interests of associations for nearly two decades and is at the forefront of the industry for association issues including education, legislation, writing, speaking and legal matters.
LATEST BLOG POSTS AND PODCASTS
Emerging Technologies in Community Associations*
I was recently listening to my 70’s playlist on Spotify, and the Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” came on. One of the verses we all know form the song suddenly stuck out to me: Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' … Into the future Time indeed...
We Can Work it Out – Dispute Resolution in Community Associations
Life is very short and there's no time For fussing and fighting, my friend I have always thought that it's a crime So I will ask you once again Try to see it my way Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong While you see it your way There's a chance that we...
ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS: REVISITED FOR 2023
In a community association, assessments are quite literally the lifeblood of the association as they are the vital component related to the association’s ability to operate and maintain the common areas.
Interesting Bill Introduced in PA House of Representatives: House Bill (HB) 377 – Protecting Homeowners from Defective or Faulty New Home Construction
June 25, 2023 While this is not a Bill which seeks to amend the three Common Interest Community Statutes in Pennsylvania (PA Condominium Act, PA Uniform Planned Community Act or the PA Real Estate Cooperative Act), this Bill, if it becomes law, could have an impact on...
The [Federal] Corporate Transparency Act is Here… and it Looks Like it’s Coming to Community Associations
June 19, 2023 After another client contacted us inquiring about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), we thought it was time to write a brief summary on this law and what it means to community associations. The CTA was enacted by the United States Congress on January...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does Hoffman Law LLC represent individuals against community associations?
No, Hoffman Law LLC serves as counsel to associations and does not undertake individual representation against associations.
We are interested in speaking to Hoffman Law LLC about representing our association – what fee does Hoffman Law charge for this initial meeting/discussion?
Hoffman Law LLC will meet (in-person or virtually, depending on timing and situation) with your Board and/or Community Manager free of charge to discuss how we may be able to assist your community.
Does Hoffman Law LLC represent the interests of developers?
No. Hoffman Law LLC does not represent developers – we serve as counsel to associations.
How is Hoffman Law LLC involved in the community association industry?
Our Founder and Managing Member, Edward Hoffman, Jr., has been representing the interests of associations for nearly two decades and is at the forefront of the industry as a Fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers and Chair of CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee.
Is industry education important to Hoffman Law LLC?
Yes. We are well known for our unwavering focus and commitment to education. Our Founder and Managing Member, Edward Hoffman, Jr., is a prolific author and well-received speaker on community association topics and has been published and presented on community association law and related topics both regionally and nationally.
Does Hoffman Law LLC draft community documents?
Yes. We regularly draft, revise and amend documents based upon the particular needs of our clients.
What size communities does Hoffman Law LLC represent?
We have experience representing all types of communities – small, large and in between, whether professionally managed or self-managed.
We need responsive counsel. Is Hoffman Law LLC responsive to its clients?
Yes. We typically respond to our clients the same day to acknowledge the issue at hand and strives to follow up, continue to communicate and complete the task(s) at hand in a reasonable period of time.