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A. Kimberly Hoffman

Morris James

28 years of experience
Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Construction Law ...
Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida

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Biography

Kimberly Hoffman uses her 20+ years of experience to serve as lead counsel in real estate, healthcare and government relations matters. She has assisted clients with strategic planning, legislation, documentation, and formal proceedings before courts, federal, state, and local agencies, including Congress. She is the only Delaware attorney recognized as a Top Lawyer by Delaware Today in the areas of both Zoning and Healthcare law.

Kimberly represents a diverse group of businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including publicly traded companies, physician groups, health care IT providers, developers and construction companies, schools, telecommunications carriers, banks, churches, and investors. She project manages multifaceted legal matters including the transaction, government approvals and related litigation, including acquisition, financing, leasing, licensure and procurement, often acting as lead or local counsel in multi-state transactions. In addition to her front-end loan work for lenders, in the workout context, she advises on environmental issues, zoning permits and approvals during property disposition, and in pursuing foreclosure and similar remedies. Kimberly chairs the firm’s land use practice, heads the multi-disciplinary Morris James Healthcare Team, and edits the team's blog, delawarehealthcareindustryblog.com.

Chambers USA has recognized Kimberly as a notable practitioner every year since 2007, noting in its commentary based on client interviews, that Kimberly "is extremely responsive, day and night," is described as a "top person" for land use regulation and zoning matters,” and "commended by clients for her ability in complex zoning law issues."

Practice areas:
• Real Estate
• Land Use
• Legislative Practice
• Healthcare Law
• Commercial Transactions
• Energy Industry
• Legal Opinions
• Private Clients

khoffman@morrisjames.com
302.888.5209

Practice Areas

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Finance, Business Formation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law: Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Environmental Law

Gov & Administrative Law: Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Residential Real Estate

Health Care Law

Energy, Oil & Gas Law

Additional Practice Area

Constitutional Law

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Delaware
Since 1998

District of Columbia
Since 1996

Florida
Since 1996

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Partner: Morris James; Current; Regional counsel for assisted living and memory care provider challenging validity of local zoning codes under the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person's Act

Education

Florida State University College of Law: J.D.; Honors: High Honors

Awards

Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law: Best Lawyers

Top Lawyers - Healthcare Law: Delaware Today

Zoning/Land Use: Chambers USA; "Kim practices smart law, she does not get hung up and focuses on the big picture. Not getting hung up allows us to be successful."

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