About

Steven I. Hochfelsen is a seasoned litigation attorney based in Newport Beach, California. With over three decades of experience, he has successfully handled a wide range of business litigation cases, representing clients in various state and federal court cases. Steven I. Hochfelsen, a member of the American and the Orange County Bar Associations since 1986, has a strong track record of handling business litigation cases through trial. His recent cases have involved real property lease disputes, construction litigation, bankruptcy, general commercial contracts, unfair competition and trade secrets, insurance and bad faith issues, and commercial fraud claims. Mr. Hochfelsen's expertise extends to Federal and state court representation in breach of contract and fraud claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and product defect claims. He has successfully defended building materials manufacturers, importers, and distributors against claims brought by contractors, resulting in favorable judgments in their favor. One of Mr. Hochfelsen's notable cases involved representing a commercial building owner in a case involving over $2 million in damages due to defective glass used in the construction of an all-glass building. He was also part of the trial team that successfully defended a major life insurance company in a $900 million class action lawsuit, resulting in the dismissal of the majority of the class claims and a favorable settlement. Additionally, Mr. Hochfelsen has successfully defended a major Orange County real estate holding corporation against contract claims and mechanic's liens related to construction disputes. He has also achieved a summary judgment against an insurer on the grounds of acting in bad faith by refusing to defend a client in litigation. With his extensive experience and successful track record in handling complex business litigation cases, Steven I. Hochfelsen is a trusted and respected attorney in Newport Beach, California.

Legal Issues

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

International Law

Human Rights, Imports & Exports

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Experience

• Partner - Complex Litigation
  Hochfelsen & Kani, LLP
  2009
• Litigation Lawyer
  Law Offices of Steven I Hochfelsen
  1995
• Partner
  Giles & Burkhalter
  1992
• Lawyer
  Bryan Cave
  1989
• Lawyer
  Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
  1986

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