Hoffner

What Hoffner does

Hoffner PLLC is a New York-based boutique law firm founded in March 2013 by David S. Hoffner, the sole principal and a former partner in the White Collar and Securities Litigation group at Dechert LLP (2005–2013). The firm is structured as a single-member professional limited liability company and operates from 800 Third Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY, with a secondary contact office at 208 Waverly Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY. The practice focuses on securities litigation (class action and derivative), SEC and DOJ investigations, white collar defense, commercial and business litigation, sovereign debt recovery, and whistleblower representation under the False Claims Act. Representative engagements include high-profile matters such as NML Capital v. Republic of Argentina, the Madoff-related Securities Investor Protection Corp. litigation, and stock option backdating cases involving Monster Worldwide, Comverse Technologies, and Take-Two Interactive.

The firm does not maintain technology products, APIs, or proprietary software systems; its deliverable is professional legal services delivered by David S. Hoffner. Revenue is generated through professional services fees, billed primarily on hourly or quote-based arrangements typical of the legal industry, with positioning that emphasizes "Big Law experience at reasonable rates." GTM relies entirely on direct client engagement, referrals, and professional reputation rather than formal marketing channels — a single professional website (hoffnerpllc.com) serves as the firm's primary external communication surface. The firm is privately held with no parent company, no institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no disclosed employees beyond the principal.

Customer segments are specialized and episodic: corporate officers and directors facing SEC/DOJ exposure, hedge funds and investment funds in securities disputes, public companies in regulatory investigations, broker-dealers in arbitration matters, whistleblowers/relators, and educational institution executives under Inspector General investigations. The client base is inherently concentrated because engagements are high-value, long-tailed, and tied to a single practitioner, with no recurring SaaS-style contracts or recurring revenue mechanics. Notable repeat clients include Alpha Capital Anstalt across multiple sovereign debt and securities matters.

Name

Hoffner

Legal name

Hoffner PLLC

Website

https://hoffnerpllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hoffner PLLC is a New York-based boutique law firm founded by David S. Hoffner in 2013, focused on securities litigation, SEC and DOJ investigations, white collar defense, and commercial disputes for corporate officers, investment funds, and public companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Securities litigation
• White collar defense
• Regulatory investigations
• Commercial litigation
• Class action defense

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Professional legal services billed primarily through hourly fees for securities litigation, regulatory investigations, and commercial disputes. The firm provides Big Law experience at reasonable rates compared to large firms.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hoffner PLLC is a boutique New York law firm providing legal representation in securities litigation (including class actions and derivative suits), commercial and business litigation, white collar defense, and federal and state regulatory and criminal investigations. The firm is led by founder David S. Hoffner and serves corporate officers, investment funds, public companies, broker-dealers, and whistleblowers in complex civil, regulatory, and criminal matters.

Product overview

Hoffner PLLC is a law firm offering a single unified legal services practice focused on securities litigation, commercial litigation, white collar defense, and regulatory/criminal investigation representation. The firm is led by David S. Hoffner, a former Dechert LLP partner with over 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil, regulatory, and criminal matters. The practice specializes in class action securities litigation, SEC and DOJ investigations, sovereign debt disputes, hedge fund litigation, and whistleblower representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Securities Litigation Services Legal representation for plaintiffs and defendants in securities litigation matters, including class actions, derivative litigation, securities fraud claims, and investment fund disputes. The service is for public companies, investment funds, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and corporate officers involved in securities disputes.
• Commercial and Business Litigation Civil litigation representation in commercial disputes, contract matters, business torts, and breach of contract actions. The service is for businesses, investment funds, and commercial entities involved in commercial disputes.
• Regulatory and Criminal Investigation Representation Legal representation for individuals and corporations in connection with federal and state regulatory and criminal investigations, including Inspector General investigations. The service is for corporate officers, public companies, and individuals facing government investigations.
• White Collar Defense Defense representation in white collar matters including SEC investigations, DOJ investigations, and related civil litigations. The service is for corporate officers, investment advisors, public companies, and individuals facing white collar criminal or regulatory exposure.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dechert LLPhistoricalOthers · 1 March 2005David S. Hoffner was a partner in the White Collar and Securities Litigation group at Dechert LLP from March 2005 through March 2013. Dechert is a prominent global law firm with 26 offices worldwide. This represents prior employment rather than a current partnership arrangement.

Recent moves3 records

Direct peers

• Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP: Litigation boutique focused on securities class actions, shareholder rights, antitrust, and consumer protection. Direct peer for securities fraud class actions and shareholder litigation.
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP: Plaintiff securities boutique with deep class-action, derivative-litigation, and merger-and-acquisition litigation practice. Direct peer for high-stakes securities class actions and complex securities fraud litigation.
• Pomerantz LLP: Plaintiff-side securities litigation boutique representing investors in class actions, derivative suits, and complex commercial litigation. Highly direct peer because both firms concentrate on securities fraud, shareholder litigation, and fiduciary-duty actions with a similar boutique cost model.
• Milberg LLP: Plaintiff securities litigation firm with established practice in class-action securities fraud and corporate-governance litigation. Direct peer for securities class actions and similar complex securities matters.
• Grant & Eisenhofer: Securities litigation boutique with concentrated practice in class actions, derivative suits, and stockholder litigation. Direct peer in core securities class-action and complex securities litigation.
• Labaton Sucharow LLP: Plaintiff securities litigation boutique specializing in class actions, derivative suits, and shareholder-rights cases. Direct peer in the securities class-action and complex securities litigation space.
• Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP: Securities and antitrust litigation boutique with concentration in securities class actions and complex litigation. Direct peer in securities class-action and securities fraud cases.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP: Boutique plaintiff firm representing institutional investors in securities class actions, derivative suits, and securities fraud litigation. Direct competitor for securities class-action representations.
• Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP: Securities litigation boutique focused on class actions, derivative suits, and complex securities fraud matters. Direct peer for plaintiff-side securities class-action work.

Broad incumbents

• Dechert LLP: Global Am Law firm with a market-leading White Collar and Securities Litigation practice - the same group where David S. Hoffner previously was a partner. Broad incumbent competitor for high-stakes SEC/DOJ investigations, securities litigation, and white-collar defense work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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