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Integrity.
Excellence.
Professionalism.

Strategic counsel for businesses and nonprofits. Trusted defense in litigation.

Attorneys
5+
Practice disciplines
6
Bar admissions
9
Office locations
2

Dispute Resolution

Hochstetler Law Firm leads with its litigation defense and dispute resolution practice. If you are served with a lawsuit or a demand letter, our firm works with you to respond in a timely manner and avoid a default judgment. Too many lawsuits are not grounded in law or fact, and an early, well-prepared answer often shapes the outcome.

Our firm walks beside you, providing counsel and advocating on your behalf. We represent clients in mediation, bringing parties together to negotiate and find common ground. We represent clients in arbitration, helping parties avoid going to court when a legal dispute arises. We represent clients facing regulatory fines and inquiries, helping parties navigate difficult investigations. And when clients face lawsuits, we stand beside them, representing them with strength and professional integrity.

Our attorneys are admitted across nine jurisdictions, and we serve businesses, families, churches, and other clients as they navigate complex disputes. Our team has represented many clients working through difficult situations, and we feel a calling to provide quality legal representation in every case.

Meet Our Attorneys
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Practice Areas

01

Litigation Defense

Our firm walks beside you through legal disputes, business or family disagreements, and other challenges.

  • Litigation Defense
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Regulatory Inquiries
02

Business Services

Engage our firm as ongoing legal counsel for your business.

  • Ongoing corporate counsel
  • In-person meetings at your business
  • Readily-available legal advice
  • Corporation, Partnership, and LLC formations
03

Nonprofit Organizations

501(c)(3) formation, policy drafting, contract negotiation, and general counsel.

  • 501(c)(3) status and tax exemptions
  • Ongoing legal counsel and representation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Contract negotiation and employment matters
04

Mergers and Acquisitions

Grow your business with an acquisition, merge for greater market reach, or transfer when the right offer comes.

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business sales
  • Family transfers
  • Expansion and future planning
05

Business Succession Strategy

Protect the value you've built by establishing a clear path for the future of your business.

  • Ownership and Management Transfers
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Estate Planning Coordination
  • Exit Planning
06

Intellectual Property

Protect the ideas, names, and creative work that set your organization apart.

  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Licensing Agreements
  • Brand protection
Our Attorneys

The people who
will handle your matter.

  • Portrait of Tyler W. Hochstetler, Esq.

    Tyler W. Hochstetler, Esq.

    Licensed since 2012

    Practice
    Anabaptist representation, business sales and acquisitions, real estate law, estate planning, healthcare, legal advocacy
    Education
    • Rutgers University, J.D.
    • Oak Brook College of Law, J.D.
    BarVAPACA

    Tyler W. Hochstetler, Esq., has been an attorney since 2012. As the managing attorney for Hochstetler Law Firm, his passion is to lead a team of highly-skilled legal advocates, and to grow the firm to reach and serve more members of the community.

    Before joining Hochstetler Law Firm, Tyler worked in private practice with a firm in Virginia, and then served for three and a half years as in-house counsel at Anabaptist Financial, where he gained valuable legal experience.

    Tyler earned a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University, and a degree from Oak Brook College of Law. Tyler's academic emphasis on legal education better equipped him for managing and providing vision for the firm.

    He and his wife, Heather, have five children. They are members of Fairview Mennonite Church in Reading, PA, where Tyler enjoys opportunities to lead worship and participate in community outreach.

  • Portrait of Daniel T. Beasley, Esq.

    Daniel T. Beasley, Esq.

    Licensed since 2012

    Practice
    Litigation defense, securities law, education law
    Education
    • Oak Brook College of Law, J.D.
    • Moody Bible Institute, M.A.
    BarWI

    Daniel T. Beasley, Esq., brings more than fifteen years of legal experience to Hochstetler Law Firm. His areas of focus include education law, securities law, business transactions, litigation defense, intellectual property, and general legal advocacy.

    Before joining Hochstetler Law Firm, Dan gained experience in private practice in Wisconsin and then served for seven years as an attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), where he advocated for homeschool families and educational freedom across the country.

    Dan earned his Juris Doctor from Oak Brook College of Law and a Master of Arts in Applied Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. In addition to practicing law, Dan serves as a pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in West Virginia.

    He and his wife, Bethany, have five children. Outside of law and ministry, Dan enjoys basketball, CrossFit, coffee, and exploring the trails, rivers, and parks of the Shenandoah Valley.

  • Portrait of Timothy P. Cover, Esq.

    Timothy P. Cover, Esq.

    Licensed since 2013

    Practice
    Mergers and acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, commercial contracts, corporate compliance
    Education
    • Oak Brook College of Law, J.D.
    BarWA

    Timothy P. Cover, Esq., has been an attorney since 2013. Before joining Hochstetler Law Firm, Timothy assisted clients in a variety of legal matters, including business formation, contracts, and compliance with employment law and other legal requirements. His additional career experience in small-business accounting and management consulting provides a useful perspective for integrating clients’ business and legal needs.

    Timothy earned a Juris Doctor degree from Oak Brook College of Law. He and his wife enjoy homeschooling their seven children. They are members of Christ Our Hope Bible Church in Spokane, Washington.

    His hobbies include reading good books, alone and with the family, and learning whatever he can about many topics of interest.

  • Portrait of Jacob J. Myhre, Esq.

    Jacob J. Myhre, Esq.

    Licensed since 2024

    Practice
    Nonprofit formation and compliance, IRS advocacy, business trusts and succession planning
    Education
    • Oak Brook College of Law, J.D.
    • Middle Tennessee State University, B.A.
    BarCA

    Jacob Myhre, Esq., is an attorney focusing primarily on estate planning and nonprofit law, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, nonprofit formation, bylaws, and 501(c)(3) exemption applications. He has worked with the firm for over 7 years.

    Jacob's practice centers on helping families, churches, ministries, schools, and charitable organizations prepare clear, practical legal documents that reflect their goals and values. His estate work includes drafting and revising revocable trusts, and related planning documents, while his nonprofit work includes forming religious and charitable organizations, preparing governing documents, and assisting with IRS exemption filings and compliance matters.

    He also handles a variety of business, real estate, and contract matters, including LLC formations and documents, purchase agreements, leases, and other practical legal needs.

  • Portrait of Timothy D. Helman, Esq.

    Timothy D. Helman, Esq.

    Licensed since 2004

    Practice
    Litigation defense, regulatory defense, employment law
    Education
    • Liberty University, B.A.
    • West Virginia University College of Law, J.D.
    BarWV

    Tim is a 2001 graduate of Liberty University where he studied Government, and a 2004 graduate of West Virginia University College of Law.

    Tim was a State and Federal Prosecutor for over 15 years and has been first chair in more than 35 jury trials. He has argued before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tim also has experience in private practice dealing with personal injury defense cases.

    Tim lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and their three daughters. He is a Deacon at Fellowship Bible Church in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, where he has also served as a Sunday School teacher. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, camping, and going fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.

  • Portrait of Jordana R. Ward, Esq.

    Jordana R. Ward, Esq.

    Licensed since 2024

    Practice
    Legal research and writing, real estate law, regulatory compliance, contracts
    Education
    • Oak Brook College of Law, J.D.
    BarNC

    Jordana R. Ward, Esq. was admitted to practice law in 2009. She enjoys analyzing complex legal issues, identifying practical solutions, and helping clients understand the legal and business implications of their decisions.

    After earning her Juris Doctor from Oak Brook College of Law, Jordana worked in the real estate industry, where she gained practical experience with contracts, negotiations, and real property transactions. That experience continues to shape her approach to client matters by combining careful legal analysis with an appreciation for practical business objectives.

    Jordana has worked on matters involving commercial agreements, corporate governance, nonprofit organizations, licensing arrangements, real estate, and regulatory compliance. She is committed to providing thoughtful, detail-oriented legal analysis and practical guidance tailored to each client’s needs.

    Jordana first passed the bar exam in California in 2009. Jordana now resides in Charlotte, NC, where she is admitted to practice law in North Carolina. She enjoys working on federal matters for the firm, and leading complex legal research and writing projects.

SUPPORTING STAFF

The people behind
the counsel.

  • Portrait of Elliot J. Mast

    Elliot J. Mast

    Paralegal

    Focus
    • Legal research and document preparation
    • Client communication and case organization
    • Day-to-day administrative operations

    Elliot J. Mast serves as a Paralegal and Office Manager at Hochstetler Law Firm, P.C., where he assists with legal matters while overseeing the firm's day-to-day administrative operations. Elliot works closely with attorneys and clients to help ensure that matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and professionally.

    Elliot's responsibilities include legal research, document preparation, client communication, case organization, and other paralegal and administrative support. He takes a detail-oriented and client-focused approach to the work, recognizing the importance of making clients feel heard and well cared for throughout the legal process.

    Elliot lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and regularly attends Life Mennonite Church. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the Susquehanna Valley trails and overlooks, rock climbing, and spending time with his friends.

  • Portrait of Tasha S. Barker

    Tasha S. Barker

    Certified Paralegal

    Focus
    • Nonprofit formation and compliance
    • Small business operations
    • Estate planning support

    Tasha Barker studied at Oak Brook College of Law, and is a NALA Certified Paralegal. Tasha's paralegal career started within the nonprofit sector, helping survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking to achieve safety and immigration status.

    For several years, she also supported attorneys at the Pacific Justice Institute with civil litigation and religious liberty defense in courts across the nation.

    At Hochstetler Law Firm, she enjoys assisting clients with nonprofit formation and compliance, small business operations, estate planning, and more.

Client Reviews

What clients say
about working
with us.

5.0

Average rating from 19 reviews on the firm's Google Business Profile.

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Not only is Tyler a knowledgeable attorney, he is also a great human. He truly cares about others and helping others.
Kervin Yodera month ago
Thank you for your great service to ASAL International. Highly recommend this firm.
Leland Ulrich4 weeks ago
Tyler is a great attorney, and he is great to meet with when setting up business entities. I highly recommend him.
Jacob Dietza month ago
Tyler runs a great shop.
Matthew Szymanskia month ago
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