Animal Law
Mission
To promote the study and understanding of laws, regulations, and
court decisions involving animals.
The State Bar of Arizona Animal Law Section is on the
cutting edge of the emerging field of animal law. Arizona is one of
only six states that have animal law sections. The others are
Connecticut, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington. The
American Bar Association also recently added an Animal Law
Committee that is part of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice
Section (TIPS).
Section members practice throughout the state, and include
public lawyers, sole practitioners and lawyers practicing in large
firms. The Animal Law Section also invites non-attorneys to join as
non-voting affliates.
Members' interests in animals are also diverse. Many of the
section's members prosecute animal cruelty cases. Others are
estate planning/probate attorneys who have expertise in assisting
their clients on ways to provide for companion animals in the event
of the client's disability or death. Some serve on the boards of
non-profit animal shelters or organizations that advocate for
animal protection. Others represent businesses that involve animals
such as greyhound racing. Some represent pet owners in civil
disputes involving their pets. Some are horse people, dog people,
cat people or bird people. Many are animal lovers, in general, or
just interested in this emerging area of the law.
Interested in joining this section? Enroll now to start networking and collaborating with members in your practice area!
SBA Section Administrator
Teri Yeates
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6266
602.340.7312