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Christopher C. Hoffman

Regional Managing Partner


San Diego

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Service Focus

  • California Litigation and Appellate
  • Class and Collective Actions
  • Litigation and Trials

Industry Focus

  • Automotive Dealership
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • K-12 Institutions
  • Retail
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Overview

Chris Hoffman is the founding and managing partner of the San Diego office. He has represented hundreds of employers in matters ranging from class action litigation, to traditional labor matters and general employment advice. He also co-chairs the Automobile Dealers Industry Group.

While litigation remains a significant portion of his practice, Chris also spends a significant amount of time counseling clients regarding day-to-day employment issues and assisting them to find practical and proactive solutions to their legal problems.

Chris was selected for inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and he was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2013, 2014, and 2016 - 2025.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 1995, magna cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law
  • B.A., 1992, Santa Clara University

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • California Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2013-2014, 2016-2025)
  • Selected as San Diego’s Top 500 by the San Diego Business Journal (2023)
  • Selected for inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers (2013, 2015-2018)

Insights

  • Insights

    02/12/25

    The Auto Dealer’s Guide to FLSA Exemptions: An Inventory of Commonly Used Categories + Your Maintenance Plan to Stay Compliant

    Christopher C. Hoffman, Matthew R. Simpson

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    11/19/24

    A Dealership Crash Course in Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions

    Matthew R. Simpson, Christopher C. Hoffman

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  • Insights

    06/28/24

    What Dealers Should Do About the CDK Cyberattack

    Christopher C. Hoffman, Matthew R. Simpson

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  • Insights

    12/01/23

    FP’s Workplace Law Forecast 2024

    Cheryl L. Behymer, Steven M. Bernstein, Sheldon J. Blumling, Risa B. Boerner, Colin P. Calvert, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Jocelyn Campanaro, Jennifer B. Carroll, Collin D. Cook, Laurel K. Cornell, Germán de la Garza De Vecchi, Michael P. Elkon, Todd Alan Ewan, Todd A. Fredrickson, Christopher C. Hoffman, David S. Jones, Usama Kahf, Karl R. Lindegren, Todd B. Logsdon, Todd A. Lyon, Michael R. Marra, Suzanne Kelly Michael, Michael S. Mitchell, Joshua D. Nadreau, Kristen J. Nesbit, Alden J. Parker, Cheryl Pinarchick, John M. Polson, Andrea Brizio Rivas, Andria Lure Ryan, Nan Sato, Todd B. Scherwin, Matthew R. Simpson, Adam F. Sloustcher, Kristin L. Smith, Shanon R. Stevenson, Hannah Sweiss, J. Hagood Tighe, Travis Vance, David J. Walton, Sheila M. Abron, Erica G. Wilson, William D. Wright, Robert Yonowitz

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  • News

    11/14/23

    Christopher Hoffman Named to the San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 SD 500, The Most Influential People in San Diego

    Christopher C. Hoffman

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  • News

    04/17/23

    Audrey Surridge Elected 2023-2024 President of Lawyers Club of San Diego

    Audrey Surridge, Christopher C. Hoffman

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  • Insights

    08/01/22

    FP Auto Dealer Snapshot Takes Deeper Dive into Industry Attitudes Related to Economic Uncertainty

    Christopher C. Hoffman, Matthew R. Simpson

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  • News

    01/19/22

    Co-Chair of Automotive Dealership Group Talks Wage and Hour Issues with Automotive News

    Christopher C. Hoffman

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  • Event

    12/15/21

    Session 4 – Looking Ahead: What Your Dealership Needs to Know – A Look Into Wage and Hour Issues, the New ETS Standard and Preparing for 2022

    Christopher C. Hoffman, Christopher Alvarez

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  • News

    08/20/20

    Fisher Phillips Attorneys Receive Top Honors in Best Lawyers in America©

    Michael V. Abcarian, Stephanie R. Alexander, William E. Altman, Christopher Alvarez, Joseph W. Ambash, Craig R. Annunziata, Davis C. Bae, Gregory D. Ballew, Kelsey E. Schiappacasse, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, D. Albert Brannen, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Jocelyn Campanaro, Christopher J. Capone, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, Lyle M. Chan, J. Randall Coffey, Theresa M. Connolly, Laurel K. Cornell, Steven R. Cupp, Kevin J. Dalton, J. Micah Dickie, Burton F. Dodd, David B. Dornak, Benjamin Dudek, Todd Alan Ewan, Daniel E. Farrington, Brian J. Finucane, Todd A. Fredrickson, Andrew Froman, Joseph W. Gagnon, Brian J. Gershengorn, Lauren G. Goetzl, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Greco, Paul Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Greg Grisham, Lori A. Guner, Raymond C. Haley III, Edward F. Harold, JonVieve D. Hill, Christopher C. Hoffman, James R. Holland II, Christine E. Howard, Clyde H. Jacob III, David S. Jones, Matthew R. Korn, Danielle Krauthamer Zobel, Edwina C. Kye, Arthur V. Lambert, Terry E. Lardakis, Aymara Ledezma, Courtney Leyes, Karl R. Lindegren, Steven M. Loewengart, Reyburn W. Lominack III, Nathan K. Low, Darin L. Mackender, Scott M. Mahoney, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, Howard A. Mavity, James J. McDonald Jr., Phillips L. McWilliams, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Danielle Hultenius Moore, R. Henry Moore, Timothy J. Murphy, Gregory V. Murray, Warren L. Nelson, Steven M. Nobil, Daniel P. O'Brien, James Patrick, Jonathan P. Pearson, Regina A. Petty, Ann Margaret Pointer, James C. Polkinghorn, John M. Polson, Keith M. Pyburn Jr., Roger K. Quillen, Melody L. Rayl, Thomas Paul Rebel, Mark J. Ricciardi, Ashton M. Riley, Stephen J. Roppolo, Jeffrey A. Savarise, Susan M. Schaecher, Cheryl L. Schreck, David E. Schreiner, Stephen Scott, Timothy H. Scott, Joseph P. Shelton, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Jeffrey D. Smith, John W. Stapleton, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Christopher P. Stief, Cathy M. Stutin, Douglas R. Sullenberger, James Sullivan, Martin F. Thompson, Megan Reese U'Sellis, Pavneet Singh Uppal, Teresa Valderrama, Joshua H. Viau, Timothy J. Weatherholt, Jeff Weintraub, Alexander A. Wheatley, Benton N. Wood, Robert Yonowitz, George D. Adams, Richard R. Meneghello, Hannah Sweiss, Robert M. Robenalt, Todd A. Lyon, Todd B. Logsdon, J. Hagood Tighe, Danielle S. Urban, Sheila M. Abron, Kristin R.B. White, Michelle I. Anderson

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