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Brian Hohman

  • Business Law, Civil Rights, Construction Law ...
  • Florida
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Brian joined Forizs & Dogali in 2009. He has focused his litigation practice on commercial, construction , personal injury, ADA discrimination, civil rights, insurance coverage and criminal law. Prior to joining Forizs & Dogali, Brian worked as an associate attorney at a local law firm, concentrating on insurance defense. Brian has handled various facets of litigation including depositions, motion practice, mediations, trials and appeals. Brian has also previously been a prosecutor, handling over 300 cases at any given time for the State Attorneyâs Office, and sitting first chair in over 30 jury trials, as well as numerous bench trials.

While working at the State Attorney's office, Brian volunteered as a Teen Court Judge, as well as becoming an active member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Take Stock in Children programs. Brian received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Ronald McNair Magnet School. During law school, Brian was SBA President and Governor of the 8th Circuit for the Law Student Division of the ABA, and was responsible for planning programs for law students in six states. He received the Silver Key through the ABA, as well as the Shkolnick Award and an award for Outstanding Service to the Law School from Creighton.

In addition to his leadership while in law school, Brian worked for the United States Air Force as a clerk for the JAG. This exposed him to a variety of military legal issues. He also clerked for the Public Defenders Office in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he began his criminal law experience. Brian was able to pursue his interest in politics through a clerkship with the Nebraska Appleseed Center, focusing on various voting systems across the Nation to determine the potential for possible civil rights claims.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Insurance Defense
Additional Practice Areas
  • General Civil
  • Small Claims
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Professional Experience
Associate
Forizs and Dogali, P.A.
- Current
Currently, Brian focuses on litigation in the areas of commercial, discrimination, personal injury, criminal, insurance coverage and insurance defense law.
Education
Creighton University
J.D. | Law
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President, Student Bar Association Governor, Eighth Circuit, ABA Law Student Division
Honors: Shkolnick Award for Oustanding Service to the Law School, students and Community Outstanding Service to the Law School Award Silver Key Award from the ABA Law Student Division
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Professional Associations
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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Contact & Map
400 N. Ashley Drive
Suite 2300
Tampa, FL 33602