As a member of our Good Breeder community, you know better than anyone just how difficult it can be to find breeder-friendly lawyers familiar with animal law and breeding practices.

We believe the key to finding the right vet or lawyer for you as a dog breeder means talking to your fellow breeders to discover the professionals they know and trust. That is why you can find your fellow breeders’ suggestions below and easily connect with a lawyer that is the best fit for you and your breeding program.

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Disclaimer: Attorneys listed have been recommended by fellow breeders in the Good Dog community based on their personal experiences. Good Dog does not verify credentials or qualifications, and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services. These are personal referrals only. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence when selecting legal representation. Good Dog assumes no responsibility for advice or services provided by any listed attorney. The relationship formed will be solely between you and your chosen legal professional.

Overview:

• Good Lawyers Index by State
• Contact Information and Links by State

Good Lawyers Index by State:

Arizona

• D'Arcy Downs-Vollbracht
• Penny Higginbottom
• Nathan Udall

Arkansas

• Emily Rear

Florida

• Omaida Delgado
• Stacey Kircher

Idaho

• Daniel Young

Louisiana

• Donald L. Hyatt II

Ohio

• Tanya S. Gaylord

Oklahoma

• Sean Johnson
  

Oregon

• Laurie A. Raymond
• Geordie Duckler

South Carolina

• Tiffany Provence

Texas

• Zandra Anderson
• Katherine Kasten
• M. Nicole Morrison

Tennessee

• Casey Ashworth
• John Milazo

Virginia

• Annabel Irene Maley

Wisconsin

• Jennifer L. Amundsen

Contact Information and Links by State:

Arizona:

D'Arcy Downs-Vollbracht

• Contact: Phone & email

Penny Higginbottom

• Contact: Email & website

Nathan Udall

• Contact: Email & website
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Nathan: Nathan helped me put together a contract for puppy placement and seemed knowledgeable and experienced, as he has worked with breeders previously. He helped me enforce an existing contract for me and was able to recover a dog for me with a litter that was not permitted.

Arkansas:

Emily Rear

• Location: Fort Smith, AR
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Emily: Emily is a passionate dog owner herself of purebred English Labs! She is a newer younger attorney, but is actively reviewing my full and limited puppy agreement, health guarantee contract! The passion and love she has for doggies is one of a kind then tie that in with being a lawyer she is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the best is done for the canine community!

Florida:

Omaida Delgado

• Contact: Website
• A little more about Omaida: Omaida Delgado adheres to the principle that the client is entitled to zealous, professional, and efficient advocacy.

Stacey Kircher

• Contact: Phone
• A little more about Stacey: Stacey is one of our Good Breeders and has been practicing law for 14 years! She handles animal issues as it relates to transactional and business law.

Idaho:

Daniel Young

• Contact: Email
• A little more about Daniel: As a new attorney, Daniel will specialize in contracts for breeders; including guardian home contracts, purchase agreements, health contracts, bill of sales, and any other type of agreement that may come up for a Breeder.

Louisiana:

Donald L. Hyatt II

• Contact: Phone
• A little more about Donald: Donald is one of our Good Breeders, and is the Secretary of American Belgian Laekenois Association.

Ohio:

Tanya S. Gaylord

• Contact: Email & LinkedIn
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Tanya: Tanya is licensed to practice in Nevada, Ohio and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She is a business litigator,  patent and trademarks attorney. Currently she is limiting her practice to patent and trademarks only.

Oklahoma:

Sean Johnson

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Law firm: Hansen and Durani Law Office

Oregon:

Laurie A. Raymond

• Contact: Phone

Geordie Duckler

• Website: https://www.animallawpractice.com/
• A little more about Geordie: 30 years experience with animal law. 1500 animal related trials.
  

South Carolina:

Tiffany Provence

• Contact: Website and email

Tennessee:

Casey Ashworth

• Contact: Website

John Milazo

• Contact: Website

Texas:

Zandra Anderson

• Contact: Website
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Zandra: Zandra practices animal law and has been advocating local governments to prevent Breed Specific Legislation for years.

Katherine Kasten

• Contact: Website

M. Nicole Morrison

• Contact: Website
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Nicole: Nicole is a fantastic attorney and also an experienced breeder/owner/exhibitor of quality Cavaliers. She’s the legislative liaison for our regional AKC specialty club and is well-versed in all facets of the dog fancy.

Virginia:

Annabel Irene Maley

• Contact: Email
• A little more about Annabel: Annabel is one of our Good Breeders! Annabel was admitted to practice law in 1990, after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law. Annabel grew up with Cardigan Welsh Corgis as the family pet and started training and exhibiting with her first show dog in the mid 1980's before entering law school. Because of her passion for dogs, Annabel has followed Virginia and National trends in legislation concerning dogs, has served in the past as Legislative Liaison for her clubs and as delegate to the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders. Annabel worked with the VFDCB Committee, which had considerable input when Virginia's legislature passed a "puppy lemon law" back in the 1990s. Annabel is willing to assist dog owners, clubs, and breeders throughout Virginia with any dog (or other animal) related matter.

Wisconsin:

Jennifer L. Amundsen

• Contact: Website
• What our Good Breeders are saying about Jennifer: Jen is a dog savvy lawyer; she's been a friend of the dog world for a long time!