Jerry Hoffer

Mr. Hoffer has been a practicing attorney since 1991. Divorce and family law make up the bulk of his caseload. After working with several other attorneys following law school, Mr. Hoffer opened his own office on North Ocoee Street in the spring of 1996.



In over thirty-five years of practice, Mr. Hoffer has handled thousands of divorce, custody, child support, and juvenile matters. He has also tried numerous civil and criminal jury trials, representing clients facing a wide range of charges including rape, murder, attempted murder, possession of controlled substances, and driving under the influence. He has appeared before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and has maintained membership in the Bradley County Bar Association since 1991, serving as its President in 2015–2016. Mr. Hoffer is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Chattanooga Bar Association, and a past member of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. In the past he served on the Board of Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections.

Jerry Hoffer

In 2001, the Tennessee Supreme Court certified Mr. Hoffer as a Rule 31 Family Mediator. Since then, scores of attorneys and individuals from Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, Knox, McMinn, and Rhea Counties have engaged him to mediate divorce, custody, and other family law disputes.



Mr. Hoffer is married to Lisa, and together they raised four daughters, three of whom are now married. Jerry is the proud “Grandude” to six grandchildren, with whom he and Lisa treasure every moment. In his free time, Mr. Hoffer enjoys spending time with his wife, children, their spouses, and grandchildren, as well as reading, traveling, and exercising.

Credentials

  • Admitted to the Tennessee Bar, 1991
  • Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 1992
  • Certified by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a Rule 31 Family Mediator, 2001
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association — Family Law Section
  • Member, Chattanooga Bar Association
  • Member, Bradley County Bar Association (Past President, 2015–2016)
  • Former Board Member, Southeast Tennessee Legal Services
  • Former Board Member, Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections
  • Former Member, Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Juvenile Court Referee
  • J.D., University of Akron School of Law, 1991
  • B.A., John Carroll University, 1988
  • Wash Jesuit High School
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Recent Blog Posts

Covid19

By jerryhoffer • April 1, 2020
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has extended its suspension of in court proceedings until April 30. There are limited exceptions to this rule. This does NOT mean the courthouse is closed. This does NOT mean law offices are closed. This does NOT mean cases are not being filed, worked, prepared, or settled. This does NOT […] The post Covid19 appeared first on Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law P.C..

Back on the blog train

By jerryhoffer • December 6, 2019
I have ignored the blog on this website for far too long. My (early) New Year’s resolution is to try to upload some valuable content at least every two weeks. Wish me luck. JH The post Back on the blog train appeared first on Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law P.C..

Questions to ask BEFORE getting married in order to prevent a DIVORCE.

By jerryhoffer • January 18, 2017
Hello everyone. Here is a really good article from the New York Times, credit ELEANOR STANFORD, about questions to ask BEFORE getting married. I suggest reading it if you are contemplated marriage and you are serious about avoiding a divorce. 13 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married By ELEANOR STANFORD MARCH 24, 2016 When it […] The post Questions to ask BEFORE getting married in order to prevent a DIVORCE. appeared first on Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law P.C..