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With over nine million horses in the U.S., it's no wonder this highly specialized field of law has emerged. After all, if lawyers can specialize in dog bit cases, why can't they specialize in equine law?
From buying and selling horses to renting horse stalls, horse owners are spending a lot of money to support their hobby, and they want legal counsel that understands horses and will steer them in the right direction.
Most attorneys who specialize in equine law, such as equine attorneys Polley Hey, Lauren M. Terk, and Steven M. McCarthy, grew up around horses or own horses themselves and have a personal knowledge of and/or connection to the equine industry. They pride themselves on being able to offer their clients better service than attorneys who are not familiar with horses.
These attorneys "grapple with issues that range from liability to immigration laws. They write agreements for the boarding, sale or leasing of horses. Some handle the securities and tax implications for syndicates that control the propagation of Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup winners," an article on www.InsideBayArea.com stated.
"I'm not saying only an equine specialist can do equine law," Terk said in the same article. "But, I don't do patent trademark law for a reason."
In addition to dealing with issues surrounding the actual horses, equine law attorneys also deal with issues concerning work visas for immigrant horse groomers and other worker related issues. However, even though there is definitely work to be done in this field, attorneys looking to specialize in this area may need to take on other work on the side. While equine law is growing, most equine law attorneys can't build an entire practice on it.
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