A. Kimberly Hoffman

Kimberly Hoffman uses her 20+ years of experience to serve as lead counsel in real estate, healthcare and government relations matters. She has assisted clients with strategic planning, legislation, documentation, and formal proceedings before courts, federal, state, and local agencies, including Congress. She is the only Delaware attorney recognized as a Top Lawyer by Delaware Today in the areas of both Zoning and Healthcare law.

Kimberly represents a diverse group of businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including publicly traded companies, physician groups, health care IT providers, developers and construction companies, schools, telecommunications carriers, banks, churches, and investors. She project manages multifaceted legal matters including the transaction, government approvals and related litigation, including acquisition, financing, leasing, licensure and procurement, often acting as lead or local counsel in multi-state transactions. In addition to her front-end loan work for lenders, in the workout context, she advises on environmental issues, zoning permits and approvals during property disposition, and in pursuing foreclosure and similar remedies. Kimberly chairs the firm’s land use practice, heads the multi-disciplinary Morris James Healthcare Team, and edits the team's blog, delawarehealthcareindustryblog.com.

Chambers USA has recognized Kimberly as a notable practitioner every year since 2007, noting in its commentary based on client interviews, that Kimberly "is extremely responsive, day and night," is described as a "top person" for land use regulation and zoning matters,” and "commended by clients for her ability in complex zoning law issues."

Practice areas:
• Real Estate
• Land Use
• Legislative Practice
• Healthcare Law
• Commercial Transactions
• Energy Industry
• Legal Opinions
• Private Clients

khoffman@morrisjames.com
302.888.5209

Florida State University College of Law

J.D.

Honors: High Honors

Partner

Morris James

Current

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Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers

Top Lawyers - Healthcare Law

Delaware Today

Zoning/Land Use

Chambers USA

"Kim practices smart law, she does not get hung up and focuses on the big picture. Not getting hung up allows us to be successful."

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Foundation

Current

District of Columbia Bar Association

Current

Delaware Licensed Title Insurance Agent

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Delaware

Since 1998

District of Columbia

Since 1996

Florida

Since 1996

• Constitutional Law