Attorney Profiles
Meet the attorneys of the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C.
Peter D. Hoffman
Born in 1955, Peter Hoffman has dedicated his career to defending the rights of children with disabilities. The father of two sons with disabilities, he takes the fight for equality very seriously. While his caseload is not limited to special education or civil rights, he has extensive experience representing clients in these complex cases.
Practice areas
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Bar admissions
- 1993
- New Jersey
- U.S District Court, District of New Jersey
- 1994
- Southern District of New York
- 1995
- Eastern District of New York
- 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- 1999
- District of Columbia
- Northern District of New York
- Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- 2000
- New York
- 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- 2004
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Federal Court of Claims
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar
- American Bar Association
- The District of Columbia Bar
- Committee of Ten Thousand
- Former Secretary, Hemophilia HIV Peer Association
- Former Hemophilia Treatment Center Lay Advisor and Liaison, Mt. Sinai Hospital and New York Cornell Medical Center
- Hemophilia Association of New York
Education
- J.D., City University of New York School of Law, 1993
- Paralegal Certificate, Long Island University, 1977
- B.A., Ursinus College, 1977
Betty J. Potenza, Sr. Associate
Betty Potenza was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Ms. Potenza is the Senior Associate with the firm. She began her legal career as a paralegal with the Law Office of Stewart T. Schantz, P.C., in Highland, NY, a firm practicing in banking law, matrimonial and family law matters, wills and estates, and appeals.
She attended Pace Law School and was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1996.
She continued working as an attorney with the Schantz firm, then specializing in matrimonial and family law matters, wills and estates, and general litigation practice. From 1999–2007, Betty worked for the law office of Robert P. Ianelli, a law firm in Southern Dutchess, representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and negligence. She has worked with the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C. since 2007.
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Bar admissions
- 1996
- New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- 2000
- U.S. Supreme Court
- 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association, Member, 1996–present
- Ulster County Bar Association, Member, 1996–present
Education
- J.D., Pace University School of Law, 1995
- B.S., Sociology and Psychology, Empire State College - SUNY, New Paltz, NY
Giulia Frasca, Associate
Giulia Frasca joined the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C. as an associate in September 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University, where she was inspired to pursue a career in public interest law. She went on to attain her J.D. from CUNY School of Law in 2007 and an LL.M in environmental law from Pace Law School in 2008.
An externship at the Environmental Crimes Bureau of the Westchester County District Attorney's Office provided Giulia with experience in the prosecution of environmental crimes.
She has conducted extensive research and has worked closely with clerks and attorneys in preparation for both criminal and civil litigation as an intern at Faga Savino, LLP. During her third year at CUNY Law, Giulia served as a co-mediator in a broad range of settings including Queens Civil and Small Claims Courts, and the New York State Division of Human Rights. After serving as a co-mediator, she used her skills and experiences to help professors teach and supervise students in a seminar covering basic introduction into mediation skills at Main Street Legal Services, Inc. of CUNY School of Law.
Today, as an associate at the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C., Giulia:
- Conducts record reviews
- Drafts memorandum of law
- Works closely with clients' and court personnel
- Continues to improve her research and writing skills to better serve clients - especially in special education and civil rights litigation cases
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Certified legal specialties
- Real Estate and Land Use, Pace Law School
Bar admissions
- 2007
- New Jersey
- 2008
- New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
- LL.M., Environmental Law, Pace University School of Law, 2008
- J.D., City University of New York School of Law at Queens College, 2007
- B.A., Communication and Italian Studies, Fordham University
Honors
- Guardiani Award for the Highest G.P.A, Fordham College
- Michael Cioffi Scholar, Fordham College
- Dean's List, Fordham College
- Certificate, Peace and Justice, Fordham College
Bar associations and memberships
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
Special skills
- Fluent in Italian
- Limited fluency in Spanish
Contact the Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C.
For quality legal counsel on your civil rights, negligence and criminal law, environmental law, or family law case, contact the Katonah, New York Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C. today for a free consultation.
