Core Practice Areas
13 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileDavid Hoffman is a mediator, arbitrator, and Collaborative Law attorney, at Boston Law Collaborative, LLC, which is a law and dispute resolution firm. He also teaches three courses (Mediation; Diversity and Dispute Resolution; and Legal Profession: Collaborative Law) at Harvard Law School, where he is the John H. Watson, Jr. Lecturer on Law. At BLC, David’s focus is to save our clients time, money, and the emotional upheaval produced by litigation.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. · Law
Class of 1984
Cornell University
M.A. · American Studies
Class of 1974
Princeton University
B.A.
Class of 1970
Work History
4 PositionsJohn H. Watson, Jr. Lecturer on Law
Harvard Law School
2008 – Present
Teaching Mediation, Diversity and Dispute Resolution, and Legal Profession: Collaborative Law.
Founder
Boston Law Collaborative, LLC
2003 – Present
Founder of law and dispute resolution firm.
Partner / Associate
Hill & Barlow
1985 – 2002
Associate 1985-92; Partner 1992-2002.
Clerk
Hon. Stephen G. Breyer
1984 – 1985
Honors & Recognition
5 HonorsLifetime Achievement Award
Academy of Professional Family Mediators
2023
Founders Award
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
2021
Prof. Frank E.A. Sander Award
Massachusetts Bar Association
2018
D'Alemberte-Raven Award
American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award
American College of Civil Trial Mediators
2014
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $600 | Family Law Mediation |
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $675 | Commercial Contracts |
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