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Animal law attorneys assist with animal issues such as veterinary malpractice, animal custody disputes, and animal cruelty cases.

Issues surrounding the welfare of animals or wrongful death of animal cases require the expertise of an animal law attorney.

Animal law lawyers can help with neighborhood issues like curtailing puppy mills, wildlife management issues, and even the no pet policies in a home owner’s association.

Animal law issues also include pound seizures, hunting laws, and neighborhood animal control issues such as feral cat laws and dogs running off-leash.

Emerging animal cruelty issues, animal advocacy issues, from horse carriages to foie gras, and even product testing laws involving the use of animals are typically within the domain of animal law attorneys.

Animal law attorneys listed here are recognized by their professional achievements and by their peers.

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When you find attorneys who interest you, spend time and explore their profiles. There you will find the animal law attorney's contact, education, and biographical information to supplement your research. Where possible, our profiles will also include links to the animal law lawyer's personal biography, firm website, and other relevant information to consider.

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Top rated animal law lawyers in Philadelphia, PA

Thomas J. Newell

Kristina Bergsten

Joshua D. Macel

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