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jeudi 5 novembre 2015

Understanding Equine Law In Dedham, MA

By Mattie Knight


Horses are dealt with separately under a special branch of the law profession. The branch is known as equine law. In Dedham, MA, the branch does not bear any strict definition, but rather serves as an umbrella term covering all matters related to horse business and industry. Horses deserve this special treatment because of their uniqueness and ability to be viewed as athletes, vehicles, and/or livestock or personal property.

Equine lawyers are the attorneys who handle cases and issues resulting from dealing with attorneys as a result of the separate classification. The issues are broad and include horse activities, organization, industries, businesses, and facilities. These attorneys are more than general attorneys because they have greater knowledge in equines. Therefore, as a result of their great knowledge, one must be sure to hire one and not a general attorney.

The job of attorneys in this field is to advise and help clients on the best way to organize their businesses and remain safe from lawsuits. The attorney works to prepare and review equine-related contracts such as transfer agreements, purchases, and sales. They also handle litigation and disputes resulting from contracts, injuries, and transactions, animal rights issues, tax and immigration matters, and gaming, breeding and training rules among others.

The reason why it is advisable to seek attorneys with specialty in this field for representation in such matters is because they are knowledgeable. Besides understanding law in general, they have specific and direct knowledge and experience in horse-related industry and issues. They have an advantage over general lawyers who may need time to research and learn necessary terminology before they can represent a client.

It is sometimes thought that these professionals represent horses. That is not the case. They represent people who for whatever reason are involved in the horse industry. Clients might not be individuals alone, companies are also represented. Examples of individual clients include veterinarians, riders, stable owners, grooms, farriers, coaches, and owners. Company clients on the other hand may include racetracks, breeding farms, and horse transporters.

Courts change laws in cases, leading to a change in rules yearly. As such, laws are different among states. Some states legalize certain things while others illegalize them. Either way, lawyers in this field work hard to ensure that they remain abreast with the changes in order to serve clients best. This ability to remain informed is the reason one should always consider specialist lawyers in equines.

Many legal firms have divisions that specialize in handling matters related to equines. They assign a team of specialized attorneys to the division. However, the uniqueness of the field makes not all firms to have a specialty division. This somehow contributes to higher hourly charges charged for representation compared to other legal matters.

The difference in charges is perfectly justified keeping in mind that the work is hectic and unique. However, one should do research to ensure that the charge are within the normal range. Comparing prices among various practitioners and firms is the best way to be sure.




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