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 Robert M. Hoffer
Partner
rhoffer@dbllaw.com
(859) 426-2105
(859) 341-1469 (Fax)
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Robert M. Hoffer heads the firm's employment law division which represents employers of all sizes including some of the largest throughout the Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. His employment law practice covers all issues impacting employers on a daily basis including compliance with the state and federal employment laws. In his career, Bob has worked closely with all of the state and federal administrative agencies including the EEOC, DOL, DOJ, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Kentucky Labor Cabinet and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. A large part of Bob's practice includes litigating employment cases in federal and state courts.
He has also represented hospitals and physicians for over 25 years on medical negligence issues and has successfully litigated many cases throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Bob has successfully defended his clients in the following cases:
Obtained summary judgment in a case involving disability discrimination in Kentucky federal court which was affirmed by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, writ of certiorari denied by the United States Supreme Court.
Obtained jury verdict for a physician in a case involving the death of a child as a result of neonatal herpes encephalitis.
Obtained temporary injunction in Kentucky state court on a covenant not-to-compete agreement.
Obtained summary judgment in a wrongful discharge case in Kentucky State court.
Numerous successful mediations with the EEOC as well as in medical negligence cases.
Bob also represents the interests of his clients in Kentucky and Ohio probate matters.
Bob resides in Fort Mitchell with his wife and four children. |
Areas of Practice
Employment Law
Healthcare Law including medical negligence litigation
Probate Law
Admitted to Practice
Commonwealth of Kentucky
State of Ohio
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts
of Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys
Defense Research Institute ("DRI")
Kentucky Defense Counsel ("KDC")
Education
J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1980)
B.A., Xavier University (cum laude, 1976)
Professional and Civic Affiliations
Advisory Board for Sisters of Divine Providence ("CDP")
Former Member of Diocesan Pro-Life Commission
Chair of Diocesan Catholic Children's Home Foundation
Former Member of Blessed Sacrament Church Pastoral Counsel-3 years as President
Former President and Board Member of Diocesan Catholic Children's Home
Previous Board Member of Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Member of Carmel Manor Council Ethics Committee
Member of Northern Kentucky Human Resource Association
Elected Vice-President of Leadership Northern Kentucky 2007 & Chair of Class Project
Speaking Engagements
Numerous presentations for clients and the general public on a variety of employment issues
"Mock Trial - Labor & Employment Issues", HR 100 Group Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (2004, 2005 & 2007).
Martindale-Hubbell Rating
AV Peer Review Rated
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