David N. Hofstein

David N. Hofstein

Hofstein Weiner & Meyer, P.C. • Philadelphia, PA
FamilyAdoptionPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(215) 234-1063
Address
Hofstein Weiner & Meyer PC, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

Professional

About

David N. Hofstein is the Founding Shareholder and President of Hofstein Weiner & Meyer, P.C. David is a pioneer in modern family law, having begun his practice in domestic relations contemporaneously with the adoption of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code in 1980. His practice today focuses on complex divorce and custody matters, representing, in a discrete manner, many high net worth individuals and prominent members of the community, including professionals, corporate executives and entrepreneurs and their significant others. David was President of the national Foundation of the 1600 member American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2017 through 2019. For more than thirty-five years, in addition to representing clients, David has been a frequent lecturer and prolific author on family law and ethics. He was an adjunct lecturer in law at the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law for more than fifteen years, teaching courses on custody, equitable distribution and professional responsibility. David served as co-editor of the textbook Custody Law and Practice in Pennsylvania published by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and was a co-author of West’s Pennsylvania Forms volume on Domestic Relations, both preeminent family law text books utilized by practitioners throughout the Commonwealth. David has held leadership positions in national, state and local family law related organizations and has authored numerous family law articles in such publications as the Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer, The Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the ABA Family Law Section’s Advocate, Fair Share Magazine, Pennsylvania Law Weekly and the Pennsylvania Family Lawyer. David is active as a member of the Executive Committee of Parents Project Muscular Dystrophy, which focuses on advocacy and treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

About Family Law

Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. They help families navigate emotional and complex legal situations. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.

Credentials

Education
1976 New York University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973 Haverford College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Best Lawyer Philadelphia- Family Law, Best Lawyers in America 2012 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2011 Best Lawyers in America- family law, Best Lawyers 2008 Chair's Cup for Meritorious Service, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Publications
2008 Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Update to Equitable Distribution in Large Marital Estates
Associations
2012 - Present American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Chairperson of Continuing Legal Education 2011 - Present Amercian Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers foundation Treasurer 2012 - 2013 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Pennsylvania chapter) President 2007 - 2008 American Bar Association, Family Law Section, CLE Committee Chairperson 2007 - 2008 American Bar Association, Family Law Section, CLE Committee Chairperson
Speaking
2014 Philadelphia Bar Association Bench Bar Conference Atlantic City custody 2014 Pennsylvania Bar Institute- intersection of Mental Health and Family Law Custody
Updated: Mar 24, 2026