Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP - Plano, TX
Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP is a regional defense litigation law firm headquartered in Plano, Texas, defending employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators across the Southwest. Since 1992, the firm has delivered trial-tested representation in workers' compensation defense, employment litigation, subrogation, and commercial disputes.
Sophisticated Defense Representation for Employers and Insurers
Managing corporate liability and resolving contested workplace claims requires decisive advocacy from attorneys with extensive courtroom experience. Established in 1992, Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP provides legal defense counsel to insurance companies, third-party administrators, and corporate employers throughout Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Operating from their regional Plano, Texas office at 1721 W Plano Parkway, the firm brings over three decades of focused experience to complex litigation. Unlike volume-based practices, every attorney at Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP possesses first-chair trial experience, ensuring that institutional clients who hire a lawyer here receive strategic counsel, transparent communication, and cost-effective claim resolutions.
Trial-Tested Workers' Compensation Defense in Texas
The Texas workers' compensation system is governed by intricate administrative statutes and procedural deadlines that demand deep institutional knowledge. Operating as accomplished workers' compensation lawyers, the attorneys at Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP aggressively represent insurance carriers and employers at every level of dispute resolution under the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWI).
- Administrative Proceedings: Representing policyholders and carriers at benefit review conferences (BRCs), contested case hearings (CCHs), and appeals panel reviews.
- Judicial Review and Courtroom Appeals: Defending adverse administrative determinations through de novo bench trials and jury proceedings in Texas state district courts and appellate benches.
- Extent of Injury and Compensability Disputes: Challenging disputed causal connections, preexisting degenerative conditions, repetitive trauma allegations, and medical necessity claims.
- Subrogation and Recovery: Identifying third-party tortfeasor liability to enforce statutory subrogation liens and recover medical and indemnity expenditures.
Comprehensive Employment and Labor Law Defense
In addition to workers' compensation claims, the firm acts as formidable employment and labor lawyers, shielding corporate enterprises from contentious workplace disputes. Employment claims can expose businesses to significant financial exposure and reputational damage. Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP defends corporate clients against statutory allegations across administrative forums and state and federal jurisdictions.
- Wrongful Termination Defense: Defending businesses against retaliatory firing claims, breach of employment agreements, and common-law discharge accusations as seasoned wrongful termination lawyers.
- Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation: Representing management against charges brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers.
- Harassment Defense: Investigating and litigating allegations of hostile work environment and workplace harassment as trusted harassment lawyers.
- Wage and Hour Claims: Advising and defending companies against Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime calculations and minimum wage disputes alongside experienced wage and hour lawyers.
Commercial Defense and Business Litigation
When contractual disputes or third-party tort claims jeopardize business operations, corporate entities need determined representation. Serving as proficient business litigation lawyers and accident and injury lawyers for the defense, the firm manages complex commercial claims, premises liability actions, and contractual conflicts. If your insurance company or business needs a lawyer immediately to handle an imminent trial or respond to regulatory investigations, the legal team provides fast, thorough case assessments and trial defense strategies.
Contact Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP in Plano
Hoffman Kelley Lopez LLP remains committed to high-caliber legal advocacy tailored to the unique goals of insurers and commercial employers. When you want to find a lawyer who combines decades of Southwest defense experience with decisive courtroom preparation, reach out to the Plano office at (214) 965-9710 to discuss your legal defense needs.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the quiet and professional office corridor of Dallas North Estates in South Plano, with close access to State Highway 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike.
Building Location
This is a two-story modern glass panel office building known as the Lakeview Office Building, which enjoys scenic views of walking trails and a peaceful pond, located near Westwood Park.
Parking Details
Visitors and clients have access to free public surface parking spaces in the open lot surrounding the Lakeview Office Building.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Route 236 (Eastbound/Westbound); nearest stop is at Plano Pkwy @ Westwood Park.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the glass main entrance of the building. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor, where you will find the firm in Suite 203.