Advocates by Name, Advocates by Nature
Paraclete means "helper," "counsellor," and "advocate." At Paraclete Law Group, that's not just our name, it's the standard we hold ourselves to for every client we represent.
- No fees unless we win
- Free, confidential case review
- Takes less than 2 minutes
“Paraclete [par-a-clete]”
noun
- an advocate or intercessor
- counselor, helper, and comforter
It's an unusual name for a law firm, and we chose it on purpose. A property loss doesn't just cost you money. It disrupts your home, your routine, and your peace of mind, often at the worst possible time. In that moment, most homeowners are facing a well-funded insurance company alone, trying to decode a policy that was written to protect the insurer, not the policyholder. That's where a Paraclete comes in, someone who stands beside you, speaks for you, and doesn't let you face the fight by yourself. At Paraclete Law Group, we take this role seriously. We're with you from the moment you file a claim through the final resolution, reviewing your policy, gathering the evidence to support a fair valuation of your damages, and pushing back when an insurer denies, delays, or undervalues what you're owed. If a fair outcome requires going to trial, we're prepared to take it there. Your insurance policy is a legal contract, and you're entitled to what it promises. You don't have to fight the insurance company on your own. You need a Paraclete.
Insurance-Side Experience, Working for You
At Paraclete Law Group, we know the process from the inside. Several of our attorneys spent years on the defense side, representing insurance companies and large firms before crossing the table to represent the people those companies are supposed to protect.
We're a boutique firm by design. That means fewer cases, more attention, and attorneys who know your name, not just your claim number.
Paraclete Law Group also represents tipped and hourly workers across Florida in claims for unpaid wages, withheld or pooled tips, unpaid overtime, and time worked off the clock. You don't need to know the law to know something felt wrong on your paycheck. That's what the free case review is for.
You Legal Team
Our attorneys bring together deep insurance-industry insight, litigation experience, and a genuine commitment to the clients they represent.
Steven Hoffman, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Steven Hoffman is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Paraclete Law Group, PLLC. Before starting the firm, he worked for the largest insurance defense firm in Florida, representing individuals, professionals, and businesses across the state. Steven's practice included defending construction defect claims for architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, along with extensive experience in breach of contract claims, mechanics' liens, personal injury, premises liability, and Engle progeny tobacco litigation. He also worked for a plaintiff’s firm representing commercial and residential clients. A second-generation Floridian and double Gator, Steven earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, along with a Master of Arts from Florida State University, where he served as an Italian instructor.
Natalie D. Jordan, Esq.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Natalie Jordan is a civil litigation attorney representing Florida homeowners, committed to helping individuals navigate complex property claims and holding insurance companies accountable on behalf of policyholders throughout the state. Before joining Paraclete Law Group, Natalie worked at a boutique employment law firm advocating for sub-minimum wage workers. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Barry University School of Law, with an Honors Certificate in Child and Family Law, and her Bachelor of Arts from Wilkes University. Natalie is admitted to the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed." — Proverbs 31:8 (NLT)
Joseph Grosjean, Esq.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Joseph Grosjean earned his Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and his Bachelor of Science in Business, Organizational Management and Ethics from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Before joining Paraclete Law Group, Joseph worked as a defense attorney for a large firm representing insurance companies against homeowners' property claims — experience that gave him direct insight into the litigation and claims-handling practices insurers use to deny or undervalue claims. He began his legal career as a plaintiff's attorney, representing clients from pre-litigation through trial in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
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