Dr. Moritz Pfaffenberger

Prior to my appointment as a notary in Hof on May 1, 2026, I served as a notary trainee beginning in 2022, initially working in Würzburg with Prof. Dr. Peter Limmer. During this time, I also undertook notarial substitutions throughout Bavaria.

From 2024 onwards, I worked at the German Notary Institute (DNotI) as a legal advisor and deputy head of department in the Real Estate Law division as well as in the Commercial and Corporate Law division.

Especially in times of increasing digitalization, I continue to value personal contact and look forward to advising you in person on your wishes and concerns in order to find the best possible legal solution for you. I am supported in this by a dedicated team with many years of experience.

Whether in matters relating to real estate, family, or business – we are pleased to assist you in all your important decisions.

 

Curriculum Vitae

  • 2012 – Abitur at Ernst-Reisinger-Gymnasium (Landheim Ammersee)
  • 2012–2017 – Law studies at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (First State Examination)
  • 2018–2020 – Doctorate (Ph.D.) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in corporate law (supervised by Prof. Dr. Robert Freitag)
  • 2020–2022 – Legal clerkship (Referendariat) at the Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg (Second State Examination / top of the year)
  • From 2022 – Notary trainee (Notarassessor) in the State of Bavaria
  • From 2024 – Legal advisor at the German Notary Institute (DNotI)
  • Since May 1, 2026 – Notary in Hof

Additional Activities

  • 2017–2022 – Course instructor at a nationwide legal revision course provider
  • 2022–2025 – Lecturer in the training of legal trainees (Referendare) in the Free State of Bavaria
  • Examiner in the First and Second State Examinations in law
  • Mentor notary of the German Notary Institute
  • Lecturer in the preparatory course of the German Lawyers’ Institute (DAI) for the notarial specialist examination (corporate law)
  • Various speaking engagements, including:
    • "Die Verwechselung von Wohnungseigentum im Rahmen des Verkaufs", Wissenschaftlicher Beirat des DNotI - Sektion Grundstücksrecht, Würzburg
    • "Aktuelle Themen des Immobilienrechts aus der Praxis des DNotI", Notarkammer Sachsen, Dresden
    • "Aktuelle Entwicklungen im Bauträgerecht", Aktuelle Brennpunkte der notariellen Praxis DAI, Hamburg
    • "Aktuelle dogmatische Fragestellungen aus Sicht des DNotI" , Herbstfortbildung der bayerischen Notarassessoren, München
    • "Der Erbbauzins – Sicherung und Anpassung", Thementag Erbbaurecht - DAV, Frankfurt
I am committed to personally living up to the trust you place in me as a notary: through diligent and dedicated work, expert advice, and a respectful, client-focused approach.

Languages

  • Englisch
  • German

Memberships

  • Bayerischer Notarverein e.V.
  • Deutsche Notarrechtliche Vereinigung e.V.
  • Player for the German National Football Team of Notaries (European Champion 2025 in Antwerp)