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Stephanie C. Hoffer

Attorney - Associate

Contact

Office: Grand Rapids

tel. 616.458.6458

fax. 616.774.2461

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Secretary

Ruth DenBroeder

tel. 616.458.8308

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Stephanie Hoffer practices in the area of medical malpractice defense. She represents a wide range of insurance companies and health care providers in Michigan including hospitals, medical groups, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other licensed professionals. Stephanie is called upon to analyze complicated medical causation issues, address the admissibility of expert evidence, prepare motions for summary disposition, and prepare cases for trial or effective settlement negotiations.

Prior to joining Smith Haughey, Stephanie was a law clerk for Judges Buth and Redford in the 17th Circuit Court and Judge Baillargeon in the 48th Circuit Court. While there she reviewed motions, researched legal issues, and drafted legal opinions in both civil and criminal cases.

Stephanie lives in Caledonia with her husband, Matthew, and their young daughter, Lillian. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and outdoor activities.

Education

  • University of Rhode Island (B.A., magna cum laude, 2003)
  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2006) Moot Court: Semi-finalist - State Bar of Michigan Competition, Quarter-finalist - Intra-school Competition and First Year Competition, Member, Moot Court Board; Dean's List; Recipient, Student Leadership Award, Certificates of Merit (Equities & Remedies, Forensic Evidence in Criminal Cases)

Admitted to Practice

  • State Bar of Michigan, 2007

Smith Haughey Publications

Type Date Title
Legal Alert 1/6/2012 Michigan Supreme Court Decision a Win for Healthcare Providers
Legal Alert 9/14/2010 Medical Malpractice - Case Law Update (Sept. 2010)
Legal Alert 8/20/2010 Medical Malpractice Update (August 2010)

News for Stephanie C. Hoffer

2/2/2010
Attorney Hoffer Joins Smith Haughey

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan 
  • American Bar Association