Blank Rome Adds Top White Collar Defense Attorneys to New York Office

NEW YORK--()--Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jeff Hoffman and Susan Wolfe have joined the Firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group in New York. Mr. Hoffman joins the Firm as a partner with more than 40 years of criminal defense experience, representing politicians, business leaders, attorneys, and many others in scores of federal and state cases. Ms. Wolfe, who joins Blank Rome as of counsel, also works with individuals facing criminal prosecution, focusing primarily on cases at the appellate level. Mr. Hoffman, a founding partner of Hoffman & Pollok, and Ms. Wolfe, also a partner at that firm, have moved their practices to Blank Rome.

“Both Jeff and Susan have prolific trial experience, a fervor for the work they do, and a true understanding of what their clients need in a moment of crisis,” said Alan J. Hoffman, Blank Rome Chairman and Managing Partner. “They are excellent additions to our Firm and our prominent national White Collar practice.”

Mr. Hoffman began his career as an Assistant District Attorney of the New York County District Attorney’s office, and has since run a successful private practice. He has worked in all areas of criminal law, from narcotics, homicide, and organized crime cases, to bribery and perjury cases, to a variety of fraud cases, including securities and tax fraud. During the last ten years, about a third of Mr. Hoffman’s practice has focused on representing lawyers who face criminal charges and licensing issues. In his forty-plus years as an attorney, he has tried over 100 criminal jury trials.

“Coming from a smaller practice, it’s invigorating to join a national firm with such strong White Collar practices in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Florida, and New York,” said Mr. Hoffman. “Having the opportunity to work with such an impressive group of experienced practitioners in both my field and other areas will enliven my work and allow me to expand the reach of my practice.”

An experienced appellate lawyer, Ms. Wolfe has written and argued numerous appeals, and has won three reversals in the last three years alone. Ms. Wolfe is well versed in federal securities laws, professional misconduct laws, the federal anti-spam act, and various fraud laws, including those addressing mortgage and insurance fraud. She represents clients in the real estate and mortgage, securities, healthcare, and legal industries. Ms. Wolfe has taught trial skills for the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Cardozo School of Law and written Practice Commentaries for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. She graduated from Cornell University as a College Scholar, with distinction, and from Boston University School of Law.

Mr. Hoffman is a graduate of New York University Law School. A frequent speaker, he has appeared as Guest Lecturer at the University of Missouri Law School; lectured judicial law clerks for the federal district courts of New Jersey; and spoken before the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and various local Bar Associations.

About Blank Rome LLP

With 500 attorneys serving clients around the globe, Blank Rome is an international law firm representing businesses and organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-up entities. Founded in 1946, Blank Rome advises clients on all aspects of their businesses, including commercial and corporate litigation; consumer finance; corporate, M&A, and securities; environmental, energy, and natural resources; finance, restructuring, and bankruptcy; intellectual property and technology; labor and employment; maritime, international trade and government contracts; matrimonial; products liability, mass torts, and insurance; real estate; tax, benefits, and private client; and white collar defense and investigations. Blank Rome also represents pro bono clients in a wide variety of cases and matters. For additional information, visit www.blankrome.com.

Contacts

Blank Rome LLP
Kate Tavella, 215.988.6988
Tavella@BlankRome.com

Release Summary

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jeff Hoffman and Susan Wolfe have joined the Firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group in New York.

Contacts

Blank Rome LLP
Kate Tavella, 215.988.6988
Tavella@BlankRome.com