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Hoffman Forde Creative, Practical, and Comprehensive Solutions Our attorneys and our extensive network of legal professionals can assist you with nearly any legal issue.

Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law is a boutique law firm serving individuals and businesses in the San Diego area. We provide our clients with first-class legal service, high-level attention, and a sophisticated approach to problem-solving that utilizes time-sensitive practical legal and business advice. We represent our clients in a wide array of practice areas including: civil litigation, business formation and transactions, residential and commercial real estate matters, bankruptcy, loan workouts, credit repair and dispute and estate planning. Utilizing our attorneys’ experience, knowledge and capacity to work collaboratively, we are able to assist our clients in achieving their personal and business goals and desired litigation results. With help from our non-attorney associates – an extraordinary group of professionals from the finance, real estate and insurance industries – we fashion innovative and dynamic solutions to meet the needs of each client’s unique situation. We understand that our clients’ needs and interests must always come first and that the continued success of Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law can only come from dedication, hard work and honest communication with our clients. The entire staff works together to ensure that our clients obtain the best legal representation possible regardless of the complexity of the situation. Our philosophy is simple: we are committed to being accessible and responsive to our clients’ unique needs while providing creative, practical and cost-effective solutions.

What California Sellers Must Disclose (and What Buyers Need to Check For) | Part 1Property disclosures play a critical r...
10/23/2026

What California Sellers Must Disclose (and What Buyers Need to Check For) | Part 1

Property disclosures play a critical role in California real estate transactions. When important details are overlooked or left undisclosed, the consequences can include costly legal disputes.

Our latest article explores the disclosure obligations of sellers, the buyer’s duty to investigate, the responsibilities of real estate agents, and the additional requirements for certain flipped properties.

Whether you're selling, buying, or representing a client, understanding these obligations can help you make more informed decisions and reduce the risk of disputes.

Read the full article to learn what you need to know. Click the link to read more. https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/what-california-sellers-must-disclose/

Hoffman | Forde was proud to be represented by attorney Matt LeFevre at the Business Law Society’s Attorney Panel put on...
10/17/2026

Hoffman | Forde was proud to be represented by attorney Matt LeFevre at the Business Law Society’s Attorney Panel put on by Cal Western School of Law.

The event brought together practicing attorneys to share their experiences, career paths, and insights into the practice of business law, creating opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the legal community.

Thank you to the Business Law Society for organizing this opportunity to share knowledge and foster meaningful connections among legal professionals.

AI is changing the way real estate listings look, from virtually staged rooms to digitally enhanced landscaping and upgr...
10/09/2026

AI is changing the way real estate listings look, from virtually staged rooms to digitally enhanced landscaping and upgraded finishes. But when an image changes what buyers believe actually exists, the legal risks can change too.

California’s rules now require real estate licensees to disclose certain digitally altered or AI-generated images and make the original, unedited image available. The goal is transparency, but disclosure alone may not eliminate the risk of misleading marketing.

For buyers, sellers, agents, and brokers, understanding where the line falls between presentation and representation is becoming increasingly important.

Click the link to read the full article. https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/when-enhanced-becomes-misleading-legal-risks-of-ai-altered-listing-photos-in-california/

Disclaimer: This video/post is for informational and educational purposes only under California law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Service animals, emotional support animals, and pets aren’t always treated the same under California real estate law.For...
10/07/2026

Service animals, emotional support animals, and pets aren’t always treated the same under California real estate law.

For homeowners, sellers, landlords, and HOA members, understanding these distinctions can help you navigate no-pet policies, property showings, accommodations, and more.

California law provides specific protections for assistance animals, and recent changes at the federal level can make the rules even more confusing.

Want to know what this means for you and your property?

Read our latest article for a practical breakdown of what California homeowners and real estate professionals should know.

Click the link to learn more. https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/service-animals-and-emotional-support-animals-in-california-real-estate/

Disclaimer: This video/post is for informational and educational purposes only under California law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Wrapping up summer with a little friendly competition!Our End of Summer Par-Tee was the perfect Friday happy hour with H...
10/02/2026

Wrapping up summer with a little friendly competition!

Our End of Summer Par-Tee was the perfect Friday happy hour with Hoffman | Forde employees and friends. From billiards to the golf simulator, there was plenty of good energy, and even better company.

Cheers to great people, good times, and making the most of summer!

Zillow and Redfin are making headlines over a $100 million rental listings deal that drew federal and state antitrust sc...
10/01/2026

Zillow and Redfin are making headlines over a $100 million rental listings deal that drew federal and state antitrust scrutiny.

Zillow paid Redfin to shut down its rental listings business, transfer customers, and stay out of the market. Regulators challenged the structure as a potential antitrust violation, raising broader questions about deals that pay competitors to exit a market.

Under the settlement, Redfin must relaunch its rental listings business, while Zillow must remove certain restrictions and allow customers to renegotiate their advertising contracts.

The case offers an important lesson for businesses considering agreements involving competitors: how a deal is structured can matter just as much as the underlying transaction.

Click the link to learn more about the case and what businesses should be watching. https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/zillow-and-redfins-100-million-rental-listings-deal-draws-an-antitrust-lesson-in-pay-for-exit-agreements/

Disclaimer: This video/post is for informational and educational purposes only under California law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Meet Daniel R. Forde, Shareholder at Hoffman | Forde.With a practice focused on civil litigation, commercial and residen...
09/26/2026

Meet Daniel R. Forde, Shareholder at Hoffman | Forde.

With a practice focused on civil litigation, commercial and residential real estate, business consulting, and tax advisory, Dan helps clients navigate complex legal and business matters with experience and perspective.

Swipe through to learn more about Dan, his practice areas, and the experience he brings to every client matter.

Learn more about Daniel Forde and Hoffman | Forde at the link in our bio.

What happens when voters approve a land use change, but the required environmental review was not completed beforehand?S...
09/24/2026

What happens when voters approve a land use change, but the required environmental review was not completed beforehand?

San Diego’s Midway height-limit dispute provides an important case study for developers, property owners, land use professionals, municipalities, and attorneys working on zoning, density, ballot measures, and coastal development.

The repeal of Measure C underscores a key CEQA issue: a voter-approved land use change does not necessarily avoid environmental review requirements, and the sequence of that review can have significant legal consequences.

Our latest article examines what happened in the Midway District, what the courts found, and what developers and property owners should be watching as the project moves forward.

Read the full article here: https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/san-diegos-midway-height-fight-shows-why-ceqa-review-has-to-come-before-the-ballot/

For informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Mediation or arbitration? They may sound similar, but they can have very different consequences when a real estate dispu...
09/16/2026

Mediation or arbitration? They may sound similar, but they can have very different consequences when a real estate dispute arises.

Before you initial that arbitration clause, do you know what you could be giving up?

Our latest blog breaks down mediation vs. arbitration, including the differences in cost, privacy, control, speed, and your right to appeal. It also explains why understanding these options before signing a California residential purchase agreement can make a meaningful difference later.

Read the full guide and understand your options before you sign.

Read the full blog by clicking the link below.
https://hoffmanforde.com/blog/mediation-vs-arbitration-an-experts-guide/

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San Diego, CA
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