EquiLaw offers numerous equine legal services. If you cannot find a service you are seeking in this list, check out our full list of services here.
Arbitration and Mediation
Conflicts are already emotional and upsetting. Sometimes it takes an outside or legal party to facilitate a resolution. Equilaw’s equine attorney services provide arbitration and mediation services to help resolve conflicts.
Ready to Help
Our goal is to help you through your conflict so you can continue on with your life. We strive to come up with a resolution that works for both parties and protects both parties legally. When you work with Equilaw, you will benefit from:
- Logical Approach
- Hassle-free appointment setting
- Legal expertise
Are you ready to resolve your conflict? Get started today.
Representation Before Equine Sports Governing Agencies
USEF, USDF, AQHA, NTRA, USTA and other designated organizations.
Equine Regulatory Representation
What is Regulatory Representation?
Federal and state statutes create equine regulatory authorities with enforcement powers, including the power to:
- Bring civil actions for penalties and injunctive relief
- Institute criminal proceedings
- Assess administrative penalties
Lawyers in the equine attorney team have defended many companies in federal, state and local environmental enforcement actions
How Should I Prepare?
In order to have your case properly presented, you should hire Equilaw, an experienced administrative law team to help you:
- Review your case
- Submit more evidence
- Testify on your behalf in front of the judge
Remember, Equilaw can help you navigate the specialized laws and rules regulating equine regulation. We will do our best to represent your rights and interests.
Equestrian Asset Protection
You have worked hard to save and provide for your family (and horse family). Equilaw can help you protect your wealth and your assets.
We specialize in helping our clients:
- Legal protection of wealth
- Safeguarding assets from attacks by creditors
- Avoid excessive taxation
- Preserve wealth for clients and families
- Maintain ownership of horse(s)
Equine Estates Planning
What will happen to your horse if something happens to you? It’s important to decide who will make decisions on your behalf if you are sick.
Legally, horses are considered property like cars and homes. Are your beneficiaries, spouse, children or other heirs willing or knowledgeable enough to manage them. Horses are also a big financial responsibility. Funds will likely be needed to cover temporary or permanent costs for your horses, including board bills, shoeing and health care. Having a trust or power of attorney in place to clarify available resources can help.
We represent a wide range of clients with a wide range of net worth. We have helped them protect what they have earned. Let us help you.
Equine Employment Law
Let’s face it, any equine business is a lot of work and you’re going to need help. How do you know if you need a contractor or an employee? Do you have contracts ready to protect your equine business and your new team member?
Contract of Employee?
Equilaw has helped out many equine businesses with contracts and employment. We have been in the equine business for decade and understand the needs of our industries. Let us help you today!
Administrative Hearings – Equine Litigation
What is an Administrative Law Hearing?
If you are denied benefits from a governing administration, you can request an appeal. This appeal is an Administrative Law Hearing.
A judge who did not participate in your first claim will re-evaluate your claim. You can either:
- Appear at the Administrative Law Hearing
- Have your file reviewed by a judge
Equestrian Litigation
On occasion, many must pursue and defend an issue. Equilaw can provide you with an experienced, highly qualified trial attorney. We fight your equestrian litigation with our courtroom experience in a manner consistent with your objective.Equilaw also provides pre-trial services to prepare a client and the case for presentation. This includes:
- Organizing the documents
- Checking for loose ends
- Prepping the client for interrogation
Equine Compliance
Is your equine business compliant with industry standard guidelines? Do you need help understanding the equine compliance laws?
Equilaw is well experienced with with equine compliance and we can help you make sure you work within the industry standards.
Speaking Engagement
To book a date for Steven, M. Tarshis Esq. of EquiLaw, LLC to be a guest speaker at your equine organization, please visit our Contact Us page and fill out our online form with your request.