Alexander “Z” Hoffman

Alexander “Z” Hoffman is the attorney and founder of Hoffman Law Office LLC in Carbondale. His practice includes estate planning, wills and trusts, special needs planning, business matters, mediation, retirement benefit issues, and general legal services. He works with individuals, families, and businesses on matters that require careful planning, clear documentation, and practical problem solving. His background in private practice and organizational leadership supports a broad approach to legal and business concerns.

Z earned a J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law and a B.A. from Tulane University. His education prepared him to work across legal issues involving planning, contracts, business decisions, and dispute resolution. He later developed experience in law firms, mediation, and organizational leadership, allowing him to evaluate legal questions not only as isolated issues but as decisions that can affect finances, operations, relationships, and long-term goals.

Z has served as a law firm partner, mediator, chief legal officer, general counsel, and executive director. His professional background includes work with Hoffman & Van Clief, Rocky Mountain Dispute Resolution, Sanaria Inc., Protein Potential, Sanaria Institute, and Gerash Steiner & Toray. These roles have involved legal counseling, dispute resolution, organizational strategy, and business operations. He draws on that experience when advising clients about estate planning, business concerns, and matters that benefit from negotiated solutions.

Alexander “Z” Hoffman is admitted to practice in Colorado. His work combines estate planning and special needs planning with business guidance and mediation services. By bringing together private practice, in-house legal experience, and dispute resolution work, he helps clients structure plans, prepare legal documents, address business questions, and resolve conflicts with attention to practical consequences and long-term objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Hoffman Law Office LLC
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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