team-member

Laura Hoffman

Clifton Park, NY

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Ms. Hoffman limits her practice to contested divorce and complex family law matters. This includes a wide array of legal issues ranging from domestic violence, custody and child support, to post judgment actions. She is well-versed in business valuations, enhanced earnings, distribution of professional degrees and other matters surrounding property distribution. Her goal is to combine the facts as the client presents them with the law as she knows it to achieve the client's objectives. She also works diligently to resolve matters before court intervention is necessary. When this is not possible, she is prepared to take the case to trial and has significant trial experience. Ms. Hoffman's academic distinctions make her well-suited for the practice area. She received her Juris Doctor with Honors from Syracuse College of Law in 2005. There, she was awarded the Excellent Achievement in the Study of Trial Practice award by the College of Law, as well as bestowed a Certificate of Specialization in Family Law & Social Policy. She began her practice in this field as a Student Attorney in the Children's Rights and Family Clinic representing clients in court even before graduation.Ms. Hoffman knows that family conflicts are highly stressful and emotional. She has dedicated her career to helping clients obtain solutions. As a wife and mother, she understands the sensitivity of these issues and will take the time to understand and concerns and develop a tailored legal strategy to meet your needs. Ms. Hoffman resides in Clifton Park with her husband and two young sons.  She is a novice photographer in her limited free time and an avid television watcher.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

The Hoffman Law Firm, LLC28 Corporate DriveSuite 103Clifton Park, NY, 12065 Office (518) 280-7715 Fax (518) 514-1222 28 Corporate DriveSuite 103Suite 103Clifton Park, NY, 12065 Office (518) 280-7715(518) 280-7715 Fax (518) 514-1222(518) 514-1222

Office: (518) 375-1385

Website: N/A

Reviews

Denise
September 10, 2019

I found all of my communications with Laura to be honest, direct, professional and timely. She came highly recommended to me, from another attorney, as 'Someone who stayed on top of the courts and the opposing attorney to ensure the divorce cases were processed through the legal system as quickly as the law permits'. I found this to be absolutely true of Laura, as she was on top of every step of my divorce case, and managed to get the case processed in under a year. I did not need to manage or follow up with Laura at any step. She was on top of everything and only contacted me when necessary, therefore keeping my fees reduced. If I had questions, her answers were concise and helpful. If I had a question about something that wasn't happening for months she would tell me, "I know why you are asking me that, but don't worry about it now because it won't happen for months, and you don't need to pay me twice to answer that question." I quickly appreciated her approach which assisted me in remaining calm in a very emotional time. I loved that I only worked with her. She did not have an assistant contact me. All of my communications were directly with her therefore alleviating confusion, additional calls, and obviously less fees. Laura's memory is exceptional. She is laser focused on your discussions with her. I rarely had to remind her of a specific detail of a previous conversation. A simple word or two and she knew what I was speaking of. Laura's writing of legal documents to the other attorney and the judge were simply exceptional. Specific, direct, masterful and strong when needed, I told her more than once that her legal writing was to me, a form of art. My particular divorce case was not your average case and the 50/50 NYS no fault rule did not apply. Laura did a lot of extensive research of case study to determine what would be fair distribution under an extreme set of circumstances. I am proud to say we made legal history in our judicial district. I honestly felt, and continue to feel, she was heaven sent to me. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. She is kind and compassionate to your individual needs, but when she gets in that courtroom...she is a powerful force and she will fight for you. Laura has a lot of integrity. If she tells you your expectations are unrealistic, it is because they are. She will not make a false promise of an outcome that she can't make happen. She will also not lead you in a direction that might not benefit you. Call for a consultation. Everything that I heard of her work ethic, drive, communication and professionalism was 100 percent accurate.

Hossam
April 24, 2019

I’m a Dad, and I did a thorough online search until I found Laura. I took my time to find the proper attorney for my case. My case was very difficult, had multiple aspects that needed careful attention by an extremely experienced litigator, not just an average lawyer. It is enough to state that my twin were not born yet when I started the divorce proceeding against a very manipulative wife, and I was seeking a sole custody of the twin for the entire time. My now Ex-wife made the already difficult case a complete mess. From filing multiple false family offense petitions in different counties, calling the CPS to file false reports, accusing a judge and the twin’s law-guardian as being biased and unethical. She kept changing attorneys because Laura was able to stop her from getting what she wanted, which is alienating the father from the twin’s lives. When an unexpected custody ruling came out, granting my Ex the physical custody, Laura took the case to the appeal court, the decision was completely reversed and we won the physical custody on appeal. That’s how tough she is when she feels that justice was not served properly. What I like most about Laura is the fact that she listens to her clients. She took the time to listen to me, absorb my anger through a very long and frustrating process, and kept me in the loop through the entire process. While she is listening, her brain does not stop working to find legal solutions to my needs. She will tell you the truth about your case, and how is the law will apply to it, not just what you want to hear. Her motions are short and focused, but thoroughly crafted and to the point. The opposing party couldn’t argue her rational, that’s how good she is as a litigator. She is an extremely ethical attorney and knows her stuff very well. If you are looking for a caring, reasonable and tough attorney, look no further. No one can beat Laura in a court setting. Thank you very much for everything you have done and continue to do for me, and most importantly, for my kids.

anonymous
February 1, 2022

My decision to file for divorce was extremely difficult for me. There were many emotions and factors that led me to my decision. After my initial consultation with Laura Hoffman, I knew I had indeed made the right choice. She was compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. She explained the entire process to me, and allowed me to ask questions. Laura was always available to me by e-mail, phone or texts. I valued her advice and trusted her to guide me through this difficult time. I would highly recommend her to anyone else going through the same situation.

Farah
January 12, 2022

I would strongly recommend Laura M. Hoffman as a Child Support/Custody lawyer. She delivered what she promised and settled my son’s case in timely manner and charged me reasonable fees. She is to the point and very knowledgeable. She stayed on top of the case and bothered to contact me only when she needed the information. She gave me a reasonable response for each of my question. She is very professional and its my pleasure to work with her. I will not hesitate to hire Laura as my lawyer again if I ever need her assistance in future

Tom
January 10, 2022

Laura pulls no punches! She knows the law and she good at what she does. She took care of my situation, and also gave me the pros and cons of the out come. I will definitely use her again for her expertise. If you want a good chance of getting what you want she is the one to hire.

anonymous
October 15, 2021

Laura made such a significant impact on the outcome of my divorce. She is a great listener, very organized, very time-efficient, very well-versed in an array of legal issues, and a great communicator. I strongly recommend consulting with her if you plan to file for a divorce.

Susan
August 9, 2021

Laura was professional, attentive, caring, and informative in assisting me with my separation. She was transparent when it came to me contemplating changes to the agreement that would have affected me in a negative manner, always looking out for my best interest. I truly couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide me on the journey.

anonymous
July 30, 2021

Laura gave me the personal attention I needed, answered my questions and advised me professionally going into one of the most difficult and emotional times of my life. I would highly recommend Laura Hoffman for anyone who is facing a divorce/separation situation.

Jason
January 12, 2021

Laura provided me prompt and clear answers to my questions and provided excellent advice.

Molly
January 7, 2021

Hoffman Law is a professional establishment with an easy atmosphere. They are quick to respond to questions or concerns. They knowledge is unquestionable. I was able to trust them easily with my divorce.

Denise
September 10, 2019

I found all of my communications with Laura to be honest, direct, professional and timely. She came highly recommended to me, from another attorney, as 'Someone who stayed on top of the courts and the opposing attorney to ensure the divorce cases were processed through the legal system as quickly as the law permits'. I found this to be absolutely true of Laura, as she was on top of every step of my divorce case, and managed to get the case processed in under a year. I did not need to manage or follow up with Laura at any step. She was on top of everything and only contacted me when necessary, therefore keeping my fees reduced. If I had questions, her answers were concise and helpful. If I had a question about something that wasn't happening for months she would tell me, "I know why you are asking me that, but don't worry about it now because it won't happen for months, and you don't need to pay me twice to answer that question." I quickly appreciated her approach which assisted me in remaining calm in a very emotional time. I loved that I only worked with her. She did not have an assistant contact me. All of my communications were directly with her therefore alleviating confusion, additional calls, and obviously less fees. Laura's memory is exceptional. She is laser focused on your discussions with her. I rarely had to remind her of a specific detail of a previous conversation. A simple word or two and she knew what I was speaking of. Laura's writing of legal documents to the other attorney and the judge were simply exceptional. Specific, direct, masterful and strong when needed, I told her more than once that her legal writing was to me, a form of art. My particular divorce case was not your average case and the 50/50 NYS no fault rule did not apply. Laura did a lot of extensive research of case study to determine what would be fair distribution under an extreme set of circumstances. I am proud to say we made legal history in our judicial district. I honestly felt, and continue to feel, she was heaven sent to me. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. She is kind and compassionate to your individual needs, but when she gets in that courtroom...she is a powerful force and she will fight for you. Laura has a lot of integrity. If she tells you your expectations are unrealistic, it is because they are. She will not make a false promise of an outcome that she can't make happen. She will also not lead you in a direction that might not benefit you. Call for a consultation. Everything that I heard of her work ethic, drive, communication and professionalism was 100 percent accurate.

Hossam
April 24, 2019

I’m a Dad, and I did a thorough online search until I found Laura. I took my time to find the proper attorney for my case. My case was very difficult, had multiple aspects that needed careful attention by an extremely experienced litigator, not just an average lawyer. It is enough to state that my twin were not born yet when I started the divorce proceeding against a very manipulative wife, and I was seeking a sole custody of the twin for the entire time. My now Ex-wife made the already difficult case a complete mess. From filing multiple false family offense petitions in different counties, calling the CPS to file false reports, accusing a judge and the twin’s law-guardian as being biased and unethical. She kept changing attorneys because Laura was able to stop her from getting what she wanted, which is alienating the father from the twin’s lives. When an unexpected custody ruling came out, granting my Ex the physical custody, Laura took the case to the appeal court, the decision was completely reversed and we won the physical custody on appeal. That’s how tough she is when she feels that justice was not served properly. What I like most about Laura is the fact that she listens to her clients. She took the time to listen to me, absorb my anger through a very long and frustrating process, and kept me in the loop through the entire process. While she is listening, her brain does not stop working to find legal solutions to my needs. She will tell you the truth about your case, and how is the law will apply to it, not just what you want to hear. Her motions are short and focused, but thoroughly crafted and to the point. The opposing party couldn’t argue her rational, that’s how good she is as a litigator. She is an extremely ethical attorney and knows her stuff very well. If you are looking for a caring, reasonable and tough attorney, look no further. No one can beat Laura in a court setting. Thank you very much for everything you have done and continue to do for me, and most importantly, for my kids.

anonymous
February 1, 2022

My decision to file for divorce was extremely difficult for me. There were many emotions and factors that led me to my decision. After my initial consultation with Laura Hoffman, I knew I had indeed made the right choice. She was compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. She explained the entire process to me, and allowed me to ask questions. Laura was always available to me by e-mail, phone or texts. I valued her advice and trusted her to guide me through this difficult time. I would highly recommend her to anyone else going through the same situation.

Farah
January 12, 2022

I would strongly recommend Laura M. Hoffman as a Child Support/Custody lawyer. She delivered what she promised and settled my son’s case in timely manner and charged me reasonable fees. She is to the point and very knowledgeable. She stayed on top of the case and bothered to contact me only when she needed the information. She gave me a reasonable response for each of my question. She is very professional and its my pleasure to work with her. I will not hesitate to hire Laura as my lawyer again if I ever need her assistance in future

Tom
January 10, 2022

Laura pulls no punches! She knows the law and she good at what she does. She took care of my situation, and also gave me the pros and cons of the out come. I will definitely use her again for her expertise. If you want a good chance of getting what you want she is the one to hire.

anonymous
October 15, 2021

Laura made such a significant impact on the outcome of my divorce. She is a great listener, very organized, very time-efficient, very well-versed in an array of legal issues, and a great communicator. I strongly recommend consulting with her if you plan to file for a divorce.

Susan
August 9, 2021

Laura was professional, attentive, caring, and informative in assisting me with my separation. She was transparent when it came to me contemplating changes to the agreement that would have affected me in a negative manner, always looking out for my best interest. I truly couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide me on the journey.

anonymous
July 30, 2021

Laura gave me the personal attention I needed, answered my questions and advised me professionally going into one of the most difficult and emotional times of my life. I would highly recommend Laura Hoffman for anyone who is facing a divorce/separation situation.

Jason
January 12, 2021

Laura provided me prompt and clear answers to my questions and provided excellent advice.

Molly
January 7, 2021

Hoffman Law is a professional establishment with an easy atmosphere. They are quick to respond to questions or concerns. They knowledge is unquestionable. I was able to trust them easily with my divorce.

Denise
September 10, 2019

I found all of my communications with Laura to be honest, direct, professional and timely. She came highly recommended to me, from another attorney, as 'Someone who stayed on top of the courts and the opposing attorney to ensure the divorce cases were processed through the legal system as quickly as the law permits'. I found this to be absolutely true of Laura, as she was on top of every step of my divorce case, and managed to get the case processed in under a year. I did not need to manage or follow up with Laura at any step. She was on top of everything and only contacted me when necessary, therefore keeping my fees reduced. If I had questions, her answers were concise and helpful. If I had a question about something that wasn't happening for months she would tell me, "I know why you are asking me that, but don't worry about it now because it won't happen for months, and you don't need to pay me twice to answer that question." I quickly appreciated her approach which assisted me in remaining calm in a very emotional time. I loved that I only worked with her. She did not have an assistant contact me. All of my communications were directly with her therefore alleviating confusion, additional calls, and obviously less fees. Laura's memory is exceptional. She is laser focused on your discussions with her. I rarely had to remind her of a specific detail of a previous conversation. A simple word or two and she knew what I was speaking of. Laura's writing of legal documents to the other attorney and the judge were simply exceptional. Specific, direct, masterful and strong when needed, I told her more than once that her legal writing was to me, a form of art. My particular divorce case was not your average case and the 50/50 NYS no fault rule did not apply. Laura did a lot of extensive research of case study to determine what would be fair distribution under an extreme set of circumstances. I am proud to say we made legal history in our judicial district. I honestly felt, and continue to feel, she was heaven sent to me. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. She is kind and compassionate to your individual needs, but when she gets in that courtroom...she is a powerful force and she will fight for you. Laura has a lot of integrity. If she tells you your expectations are unrealistic, it is because they are. She will not make a false promise of an outcome that she can't make happen. She will also not lead you in a direction that might not benefit you. Call for a consultation. Everything that I heard of her work ethic, drive, communication and professionalism was 100 percent accurate.

Hossam
April 24, 2019

I’m a Dad, and I did a thorough online search until I found Laura. I took my time to find the proper attorney for my case. My case was very difficult, had multiple aspects that needed careful attention by an extremely experienced litigator, not just an average lawyer. It is enough to state that my twin were not born yet when I started the divorce proceeding against a very manipulative wife, and I was seeking a sole custody of the twin for the entire time. My now Ex-wife made the already difficult case a complete mess. From filing multiple false family offense petitions in different counties, calling the CPS to file false reports, accusing a judge and the twin’s law-guardian as being biased and unethical. She kept changing attorneys because Laura was able to stop her from getting what she wanted, which is alienating the father from the twin’s lives. When an unexpected custody ruling came out, granting my Ex the physical custody, Laura took the case to the appeal court, the decision was completely reversed and we won the physical custody on appeal. That’s how tough she is when she feels that justice was not served properly. What I like most about Laura is the fact that she listens to her clients. She took the time to listen to me, absorb my anger through a very long and frustrating process, and kept me in the loop through the entire process. While she is listening, her brain does not stop working to find legal solutions to my needs. She will tell you the truth about your case, and how is the law will apply to it, not just what you want to hear. Her motions are short and focused, but thoroughly crafted and to the point. The opposing party couldn’t argue her rational, that’s how good she is as a litigator. She is an extremely ethical attorney and knows her stuff very well. If you are looking for a caring, reasonable and tough attorney, look no further. No one can beat Laura in a court setting. Thank you very much for everything you have done and continue to do for me, and most importantly, for my kids.

anonymous
February 1, 2022

My decision to file for divorce was extremely difficult for me. There were many emotions and factors that led me to my decision. After my initial consultation with Laura Hoffman, I knew I had indeed made the right choice. She was compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. She explained the entire process to me, and allowed me to ask questions. Laura was always available to me by e-mail, phone or texts. I valued her advice and trusted her to guide me through this difficult time. I would highly recommend her to anyone else going through the same situation.

Farah
January 12, 2022

I would strongly recommend Laura M. Hoffman as a Child Support/Custody lawyer. She delivered what she promised and settled my son’s case in timely manner and charged me reasonable fees. She is to the point and very knowledgeable. She stayed on top of the case and bothered to contact me only when she needed the information. She gave me a reasonable response for each of my question. She is very professional and its my pleasure to work with her. I will not hesitate to hire Laura as my lawyer again if I ever need her assistance in future

Tom
January 10, 2022

Laura pulls no punches! She knows the law and she good at what she does. She took care of my situation, and also gave me the pros and cons of the out come. I will definitely use her again for her expertise. If you want a good chance of getting what you want she is the one to hire.

anonymous
October 15, 2021

Laura made such a significant impact on the outcome of my divorce. She is a great listener, very organized, very time-efficient, very well-versed in an array of legal issues, and a great communicator. I strongly recommend consulting with her if you plan to file for a divorce.

Susan
August 9, 2021

Laura was professional, attentive, caring, and informative in assisting me with my separation. She was transparent when it came to me contemplating changes to the agreement that would have affected me in a negative manner, always looking out for my best interest. I truly couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide me on the journey.

anonymous
July 30, 2021

Laura gave me the personal attention I needed, answered my questions and advised me professionally going into one of the most difficult and emotional times of my life. I would highly recommend Laura Hoffman for anyone who is facing a divorce/separation situation.

Jason
January 12, 2021

Laura provided me prompt and clear answers to my questions and provided excellent advice.

Molly
January 7, 2021

Hoffman Law is a professional establishment with an easy atmosphere. They are quick to respond to questions or concerns. They knowledge is unquestionable. I was able to trust them easily with my divorce.