When a father faced unfounded accusations of neglect, his parenting rights were at stake. Kevin’s diligent representation and effective cross-examination ensured the court dismissed the accusations, awarding the father full custody.
Kevin L Hoffkins
Connecticut Attorney Skilled in Personal Injury and Family Law
Kevin L Hoffkins
Attorney at Law
Mr. Hoffkins started his own practice in 1992 with a determination to
provide outstanding courtroom representation to clients. Whether the cases involve a person injured in an auto accident or a person going through a difficult divorce, Mr. Hoffkins always makes a commitment to listening to
all of his clients’ needs, developing a strong case strategy, aggressively negotiating a good settlement, and zealously representing clients at trial.
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This commitment to quality has paid off for his clients. Some of his representative cases include:
Personal Injury Cases
- A client who was totally incapacitated after having been the victim of two auto collisions in the same day. This case presented serious legal difficulties in proving which of the other cars caused what amount of her injuries. In the end, Attorney Hoffkins received the full amount of the auto insurance coverage of the other two defendants.
- A client who suffered a traumatic brain injury after having suffered a previous traumatic brain injury over a decade earlier. This case was extremely complicated in two ways. First, traumatic brain injury cases are always difficult to prove, for this injury does not show up on an X-ray or MRI. Second, the amount of brain damage that occurred as a result of the second incident had to be proven, which was difficult since the client’s changes in behavior were very subtle. Attorney Hoffkins achieved a substantial settlement for his client.
- A client who was hit by a truck that was operated by an international industrial corporation and received a herniated disc in his lumbar spine. This case was extremely difficult, since the international corporation tried to hide behind a web of several separate corporate entities. Attorney Hoffkins immediately filed an action in court, and went to work using the discovery process to get the corporation to provide the information about the appropriate corporation to use as the defendant. The end result was a settlement in excess of $100,000.
Family Law Cases
- A client whose wife had taken the child from the family home and denied him access to the child, and did not tell him of her whereabouts. Attorney Hoffkins went to court and received an order the same day granting the father sole custody of the child pending the outcome of the case.
- A client who was the president of a multimillion-dollar corporation whose wife was ruining him by running up his legal bills with costly discovery and court motions. Attorney Hoffkins took over the case, brought the discovery to an end, and contained the legal fees.
Education
- J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut, 1988
- B.A., University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, 1984 Major: Political Science, Major: History
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1991
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Member Since: 2008
- Fairfield County Bar Association Member Since: 2008
Featured Pro Bono Activities
- Lawyers for Children Representing children in Juvenile Court who are victims of abuse and neglect. These children are removed from their parents and placed in foster care or in a juvenile facility. I represent the children before the court to ensure that their interests are not lost in the litigation.
- Connecticut Women’s Legal Education Fund I assist clients referred by this organization on a pro bono or sliding scale basis as warranted. I assist them in family law and employment discrimination matters.
Non-Legal Activities
- Attorney Kevin L. Hoffkins serves as an elected official in his hometown as a member of the Representative Town Meeting.
Real Results. Real Solutions.
Child Custody Sucess
Father's Parental Rights Protected Against False Accusations
Divorce Sucess
Business Owner's Legacy Safeguarded During Contentious Property Division
During a contentious divorce, a business owner risked losing her company to settlement demands. Kevin meticulously analyzed financial details, helping the client retain her livelihood through fair negotiations.
$475,000 settlement
A client was struck by a commercial truck whose driver was distracted and failed to yield at a stop sign. The collision caused spinal disc injuries that required injections and therapy. Attorney Hoffkins investigated the trucking company’s safety record and secured a $485,000 settlement to support the client’s treatment and long-term recovery needs.
$435,000 settlement
After suffering a traumatic brain injury that compounded the effects of a previous one sustained over a decade earlier, this client faced lasting cognitive and behavioral challenges. Proving the extent of additional damage was difficult, given the subtle changes and lack of visible imaging. Attorney Hoffkins obtained a $375,000 settlement to support the client’s long-term care and recovery.
$375,000 settlement
A client was left completely incapacitated after being involved in two separate car accidents on the same day. Determining how each crash contributed to her injuries presented significant legal challenges. Attorney Hoffkins navigated the complexities and secured a combined settlement of $250,000—the full policy limits from both drivers involved.
$250,000 settlement
A client was injured in a three-car pileup caused by a driver who ran a red light. She sustained back and neck injuries that required physical therapy and ongoing pain management. Attorney Hoffkins navigated complex insurance claims across multiple drivers and secured a $195,000 settlement to cover medical costs and lost time from work.
$160,000 settlement
A client slipped on spilled liquid in a grocery store aisle, suffering a lower back injury and a sprained wrist. Despite the store’s denial of liability, Attorney Hoffkins obtained security footage showing the spill had been left unattended for an extended period. The case resolved with a $165,000 settlement for medical care and recovery time.
Trusted By People Just Like You
I recently had the pleasure of working with Kevin Hoffkins, and I cannot recommend their services highly enough. From start to finish, he provided me with exceptional legal guidance and support. Not only was Kevin extremely knowledgeable and experienced in his field, but he also took the time to understand my unique situation and needs truly. He was patient, compassionate, and always available to answer any questions I had along the way. Throughout the legal process, Kevin was responsive, communicative, and detail-oriented. He kept me informed at every step of...
I highly recommend Kevin Hoffkins to anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer. I contacted Kevin over the weekend after I was involved in a collision on a Friday afternoon. Kevin drove out to my house, which is in the middle of nowhere, to discuss my case. Despite the fact that it was during the Covid pandemic, I never felt disconnected or uninformed about the case. Kevin was always available to talk on the phone and answered all emails promptly. We were offered a settlement which after researching similar cases...
I tripped and fell and hurt myself on an uneven driveway. I hurt my knee, wrist, nose and had abrasions on my face. I was bleeding heavily. I tried to contact the building’s owner’s insurance to make a claim but got nowhere. I was referred to Attorney Kevin Hoffkins by another attorney. He put together all of my medical records and bills and put together a demand for the insurance company. He got a very good very good settlement that I am very happy with. He is a great attorney.
Attorney Hoffkins gave me great advice during my divorce process. He constantly gave me updates regarding the proceedings. He was highly responsive to my calls and emails, always answering my questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend Hoffkins as a great divorce lawyer.
Best auto accident lawyer in Bridgeport.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Kevin Hoffkins, and I cannot recommend their services highly enough. From start to finish, he provided me with exceptional legal guidance and support. Not only was Kevin extremely knowledgeable and experienced in his field, but he also took the time to understand my unique situation and needs truly. He was patient, compassionate, and always available to answer any questions I had along the way. Throughout the legal process, Kevin was responsive, communicative, and detail-oriented. He kept me informed at every step of...
Kevin is the best. He works hard for you and get the job done always. He has been my lawyer for two cases. Thank you Kevin.
I was involved in a hit and run, the insurance company tried to say it didn't really happen but he got me the full policy limits available. All thanks to attorney Hoffkins 🥰 I was in and out of doctors and therapy for two years straight! We fought and we won.
Attorney Hoffkins is currently representing me in an a motor vehicle accident. I would highly recommend!
My divorce was really difficult. I wanted the right to be able to return to my native Germany with my two year old son. The first time I went to see Mr. Hoffkins he was very reassuring that this would be possible. It was a really tough case and it took a long time, but in the end I won the right to return to Germany with my son. Mr. Hoffkins stood with me and fought for me the whole time. I would strongly recommend him.
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