Maura J. Hoff

Maura J. Hoff is a Muncie business lawyer and partner at DeFur Voran. She assists clients with business, zoning, municipal, governmental relations, real estate, and nonprofit law matters. Her work includes representing elected officials, appointed bodies, developers, property owners, and nonprofit organizations. She brings experience in administrative proceedings, public-sector issues, and organizational compliance. Her practice supports clients who need practical legal guidance for planning, development, governance, and business operations.

Ms. Hoff earned her B.A. from Centre College. She earned her J.D. from Ohio Northern University. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and Ohio. She is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. During her undergraduate and legal education, she studied European culture and legal systems in Strasbourg, France.

Ms. Hoff helps nonprofit corporations with formation, tax exemptions, board development, and compliance matters. She also represents developers and property owners in rezoning, variance, and subdivision matters before administrative boards. Her background includes administrative judicial service for local and state agencies. She has represented public officials and appointed bodies across Indiana, giving her insight into governmental processes, public meetings, and decision-making structures.

Maura J. Hoff has been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 through 2019. Her additional honors include Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year from Indiana Lawyer and Business Member of the Year from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. She has also presented and moderated on public meeting and ethics topics. Her legal work reflects strong experience in business planning, nonprofit governance, land use, and public-sector representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, DeFur Voran
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Ohio

Education

• Ohio Northern University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College
  Bachelor Of Arts (BA)

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