William F. Hoffmeyer - York, PA
Attorney at The Law Offices of Hoffmeyer & Semmelman, LLC
Real Estate Law Lawyers in York, PA
30 North George Street York, PA 17401
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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64
Years
Experience
York Real Estate Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Partnership Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Real Estate
Litigation: 20%
Attorney Information
Overview
William F. Hoffmeyer, Esquire is a founding partner, and CEO, in the Law Firm of Hoffmeyer & Semmelman, LLC concentrating his practice on real estate and estate planning and decedent's estates. He also serves in real estate and professional malpractice in the legal, real estate, and title insurance fields, and matters relevant to defects in real estate titles. He was the Solicitor for the York County Tax Claim and Tax Assessment Office from 1979 to 1988.
Mr. Hoffmeyer's abilities as an attorney are recognized by his colleagues. He is an AV© Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years (2004-2020).
A frequent lecturer, author and adjunct professor, Mr. Hoffmeyer has spoken for numerous organizations throughout Pennsylvania on topics such as real estate, legal ethics, professional ethics and title insurance. He also wrote five books on real estate related matters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Chief Justice John P. Flaherty Award
- Who's Who in the World
- Who's Who in American Law
- Who's Who in the East
- Who's Who in American Education
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
- Marquis Who's Who in America
- PA Super Lawyers, 2004 - 2019
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2018 - 2019
- Central Pennsylvania Business Journal Top Lawyer
- Sixth recipient of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's "Pennsylvania Bar Medal" recognizing his endeavors in the fight against the unauthorized practice of law.
Other Sources of Feedback About William F. Hoffmeyer
Included on the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The Dickinson School of Law,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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The Dickinson School of Law,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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Franklin and Marshall College,
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
A.B., Bachelor of Arts
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Franklin and Marshall College,
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney & CEO
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Referrals through York County Bar Association
Ancillary Businesses
York abstracting Company (YACO) Title Insurance Agent and Title Issues Research
Published Works
Articles
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Abstractors Bible
4th Edition, 2015, sold through Amazon -
Real Estate Settlement Procedure Manual
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Installment Sales Contract Manual
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How to Plot a Deed
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Contracts of Sale for Real Estate
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
Other Affiliations
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute (Author, Lecturer)
- Masonic Organizations
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