Animal & Dog Law Lawyers and Attorneys

Attorneys in this category handle disputes involving animals: dog bite and attack claims, dangerous dog hearings and destruction orders, veterinary malpractice, animal cruelty and neglect prosecutions and defence, breeder and sale disputes, service and emotional support animal access, pet custody in divorce, and landlord and HOA pet restrictions.

Dog bite liability turns on state law. Some states impose strict liability on owners; others apply a rule that gives weight to whether the animal had shown aggression before. Local ordinances add licensing and leash requirements on top.

Before you hire

• After a bite: get medical treatment, report it to animal control, photograph the injuries and identify witnesses and the owner.
• Owners facing a dangerous dog hearing should treat it as a real proceeding — the outcome can include euthanasia orders and personal liability.
• Homeowner or renter insurance often covers bite claims, which is usually where compensation comes from.

Personal injury and landlord-tenant cover related claims.