We offer many services for equine businesses.
Drafting Agreements
Equilaw/s equine attorney service includes providing agreement drafting and review services covering nearly any type of agreement for your equine business and lifestyle including:
- Horse Purchase and Sale
- Leasing
- Breeding
- Training
- Boarding
- Employment
- Contractors
- Agency Agreements with Dealers and Brokers
- Liability Releases
- Importing
- Transportation
- Vendors
Equine Partnership Agreements
Many equine relationships are actually equine partnerships. 49 states have adopted the Uniform Partnership Act (“UPA”), which states that two or more parties’ intention to carry on a business together for profit is sufficient to create an “equine partnership.” This is regardless of the business making profit, and regardless of anything in writing memorializing their arrangement. The following situations would likely be deemed a partnership.
- Client and trainer agree to purchase a horse to resell. Client paying for the horse and the trainer providing training.
- Stallion owner sells “shares” of a stallion to several other people that entitle them to share in the expenses/profits.
- Two breeders decide to share a broodmare.
- Two individuals purchase a horse together so that they can share in the care, responsibilities and fun of horse ownership.
- Friends decide to go into the boarding business together. One friend buys the boarding facility and the other friend runs it, with the understanding that they will split the profits.
If you find yourself part of an equine partnership, it is important you get protected with an LLC and an Operating Agreement. Many do not realize they are part of a partnership until they try to walk away. Equilaw’s equine attorney services can help protect you from this situation.
How can I Get an Agreement?
Whether we assist with drafting a new agreement, reviewing an existing agreement or negotiation, Equilaw can provide you with high quality agreement assistance. We are ready to help you with your next equine agreement. Start with a free consultation.
Equine Business Law and Formation of Business Entities
Running a business requires an enormous range of legal knowledge. From contracts to liability to intellectual property, you need a team who will help you navigate the legal ocean on your schedule.
Equine Business Law Services
Equilaw provides business law services to keep your company on solid legal footing. Some of our services include:
- Employment
- Contracts
- General Liability
- Leases
- Patents
- Copyright
- Import/export
- Trademarks
- Intellectual Property
- Law Suits
- Taxation
- Document Writing & Review
LLC Formation
If you are interested in establishing a equine limited liability company (LLC), we at Equilaw can lend you a helping hand. After carefully reviewing all the details of your business, we will help you determine if an LLC is right for you and your business. Whether you want to convert your business into an LLC or dissolve an existing LLC, team will guide you through the process.
Equine LLC Formation Services Include
- Legal advice and consultation regarding the LLC formation
- Name search and reservation
- Customized Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, and organizational meeting minutes
- Obtain federal EIN number (taxpayer ID number)
- Advice and counsel on operating your LLC to maintain its limited liability status as a separate legal entity
The LLC Operating Agreement will be customized to your specific needs. The Operating Agreement is an agreement among LLC members and the member’s financial and managerial rights/duties. The success of your business venture is extremely important to us.
International Sales, Importing and Exporting of Horses
Equine import and export involves plenty of paperwork and multiple tests. Purchasing horses is even more complicated as it involves contracts and payment.
Trainer, Farm, Property and Personal Equine Liability
Being part of the equine community involves its own challenges and liabilities. There are many legal issues that others simply do not have to worry about.
Property Liability
Whether you operate several horse farms or simply own a few horses for pleasure, the everyday care of your animals should be your top priority, not worrying your equine property liability.
How Can I Protect My Liabilities
Our team can help you determine your equine liability needs and the best way to protect yourself. If you have an equine liability case, Equilaw is prepared to fight on your behalf. Have questions? Need and equine attorney? Contact us today!