RA Dr. Alexander Hofmann, LL.M., born in Vienna

Authorization to Practice

Admitted to practice law in Austria (since 1992) and in New York (since 2004)

Languages

• German 
• English

Award

• Kathrein & Co. - Foundation Award 2007

Education and Professional Experience

• 1980 – 1984: study at the law school of the University of Vienna
• 1986 – 1989: candidate for a notary public in the law office of Dr. Theodor Hofmann in Vienna 
• November 1988/March 1989: exams for notary public’s practice and bar passed (with honors)
• 1989 – 1995: associate in leading law firms in Vienna (Weiss-Tessbach, Schönherr, Eiselsberg)
• 1993 – 1994: postgraduate program at New York University (corporation law)
• Since 1996: own law practice (in cooperation with Dr. Wolfgang Ulm, Attorney at law)

Functions

• April 2003 – April 2005: deputy chairman of the supervisory board of Pankl Racing Systems AG
• May 2008 – May 2014: Vice-President of the lawyer's society "Anwaltsclub"
• Since April 2010: Member of the Supreme Court for disziplinary matters of attorneys
• April 2012 – February 2014: Member of the Court of Liberales Forum
• December 2014 - July 2019: Member of the board of NEOS Lab - Das Liberale Forum
• October 2016 - May 2020: Chairman of the parents' association of Tourism Schools of Bad Gleichenberg

Memberships

• Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) (www.step.org)   
• Member of the New York State Bar Association/Trusts and Estates Law Section (www.nysba.org/trusts)
• Member of the lawyer's society "Anwaltsclub" (www.anwaltsclub.at)

A postgraduate program at New York University (corporation law) and the admission to the New York bar in 2004 have laid the basis for an international exposure of the firm. The focus lies in counseling and representing domestic and foreign clients in cases that bear reference to overseas countries (Areas of Practice).

I am used to dealing with foreign law systems in close cooperation with law offices abroad in order to coordinate the interface with Austrian law. In particular, I am familiar with principles of the anglo-american common law system which has evolved to the dominating model setting the global standards for cross-border transactions and contracts.
 
Over the years, I could build up far reaching links to foreign lawyers practicing in major jurisdictions all over the world who can reliably and quickly provide assistance.

Terms of Engagement

I handle cases on basis of the model engagement terms recommended by the umbrella organization of the Austrian Bar Associations (www.rechtsanwaelte.at).

Fees

Basically, services are charged on an hourly basis (standard rate € 400,00 net of VAT/h).

First consultation is charged with a flat rate of € 350,00 (including VAT).

Professional Responsibility

I am subject to disciplinary responsibility administered by the Viennese Bar Association. (www.rakwien.at).

„Check your rights“ program

A check of the estate planning status under the „Check your rights“ program of the Austrian Bar Association is charged with a flat rate of € 180,00 (including VAT).