His most notable accomplishment has been his wholehearted support of families with children who have disabilities, ensuring they receive the education they deserve.
SOUTH SALEM, NY, October 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Peter D. Hoffman, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Hoffman, an attorney with the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman PC, has dedicated the past three decades to advocating for children with special needs. Specializing in special education law, he has established himself as an expert in navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding students, schools, child protective services and parents. His firm is renowned for its successful track record in helping families secure appropriate educational placements for their children at the expense of school districts. Additionally, the firm assists in obtaining attorneys' fees when litigation is successful.
Mr. Hoffman began his career in legal services in 1993 when he founded his law office in Frenchtown, NJ. Over the years, he has become a prominent figure in special education law, working tirelessly to support families and children dealing with a wide range of educational and emotional disorders. His dedication to ensuring that all children receive a free and appropriate education is evident in his firm's comprehensive approach to handling cases involving autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, speech and language disorders, attention deficit disorder and many other conditions.
A member of both the New York State Bar Association and the D.C. Bar Association, Mr. Hoffman has built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to his clients. His expertise extends to handling school bullying cases that result in serious physical and emotional injuries. His most notable accomplishment has been his wholehearted support of families with children who have disabilities, ensuring they receive the education they deserve.
Laying a strong foundation for Mr. Hoffman's legal career was his academic journey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Ursinus College in 1977, followed by a Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law, completed in 1993. His legal bar admissions include New York, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Before pursuing a career in law, Mr. Hoffman excelled as a manager in the freight business. However, his life took a pivotal turn when his eldest son was diagnosed with severe hemophilia in 1988 during the challenging Age of AIDS and the Hemophilia Holocaust. This personal experience motivated him to advocate for justice not only for his son but also for others facing similar hardships. In 1990, he enrolled in law school and by 1994 was already litigating hemophilia HIV cases, representing numerous children with hemophilia and HIV.
Mr. Hoffman's relentless drive, unwavering dedication and unyielding passion for his work have been instrumental in his success as an attorney specializing in special education law. As a devoted father to two sons with disabilities, he remains passionate about his work and envisions continuing his current pursuits without any plans to slow down.
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