Douglas A. "Doug" Hoffman
About Douglas A. Hoffman
Douglas A. Hoffman is a lawyer based in Fort Wayne, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Douglas A. Hoffman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Carson LLP
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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