David A. Hoffman

David A. Hoffman: Mediator, Attorney, and Founding Member of Boston Law Collaborative, LLC

David A. Hoffman is a distinguished mediator, arbitrator, attorney, and founding member of Boston Law Collaborative, LLC.

Introduction

David lives in a cohousing community in Acton, Massachusetts, with his wife Leslie Warner. He has three adult children and an adolescent cat. David is known for his exceptional skills as a mediator and arbitrator across various practice areas, earning recognition from the Best Lawyers in America book multiple times.

Primary Practice Area: Mediation

David specializes in all facets of mediation, encompassing family disputes to complex litigation involving Fortune 500 companies. He is an esteemed educator at Harvard Law School, where he teaches three courses: Mediation; Diversity and Dispute Resolution; and Legal Profession: Collaborative Law.

Awards and Recognitions

• Lifetime Achievement Award: American College of Civil Trial Mediators for his groundbreaking work in conflict resolution.
• D’Alemberte-Raven Award: from the Best Lawyers in America, recognizing him as a distinguished mediator and arbitrator.
• Literally Named Recognition: Multiple times recognized for his mediation skills, including Special Focus: Business Disputes and Special Focus: Closely-Held Businesses.

Practice Areas

• Special Focus on Mediation: David’s expertise extends to a wide range of cases requiring mediation skills, including Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction Disputes, and Family Law Mediation.
• Labor & Employment: David handles labor disputes with precision and empathy, ensuring fair settlements for all parties involved.
• Injury Compensation: David’s thorough understanding of complex injury claims ensures justice is served for his clients in Personal Injury cases.
• Special Focus on Labor & Employment: David advises closely-held businesses through labor disputes, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.
• Marijuana Industry Settlement Agreements: Specializing in assisting clients navigating the complex world of marijuana-related legal issues, David offers guidance tailored to their unique needs.
• Closely-Held Businesses: David’s knowledge in close-knit business environments allows him to provide solutions that are both practical and supportive for his clients.

Affiliations

• Boston Law Collaborative LLC

David’s commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his recognition as a distinguished mediator and arbitrator, recognized since 2005 in the Best Attorney USA publication.

Education & Credentials

• B.A., University of California at Berkeley
• J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Admissions: David is licensed to practice law in the United States.

In addition to his legal education, David continues to pursue knowledge through ongoing professional development and educational courses. He is proficient in English.