Fighting for Animals and Their Advocates Since 2009
OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE
Animal Rights Law
Animal Rights Law refers to legal action affecting the rights, standing and/or welfare of an animal.
Animals have historically been treated as the property of their owners, worth no more than their fair market value. As society began to view animals as having more value than that of mere property, and many now seeing animals as family members, the body of law protecting animals began to develop and is now growing at a rapid pace. This exciting area of the law is still new and matters of first impression continue to arise, further establishing and defining the laws protecting animals. Animal Law cases range from simple transactional issues to complex litigation. RLG only handles matters that advance the interests and rights of animals.
Our Cases
See how we’ve fought for animals and their advocates.
Wrongful Death Actions
Pursuing justice when a companion animal’s death or injuries are caused by the negligent or intentional acts of a person or the animal of another
Dangerous Dog Hearing Defense
Defending clients and their dogs in administrative actions initiated by animal control
Animal Cruelty Cases
Protecting animals and their advocates against abuse and/or neglect
Shelter Reform Litigation
Representing clients in efforts to obtain shelter reform including Writs of Mandate to require shelters to comply with the Hayden Act and other applicable laws
Representing Animal Activists
Protecting the constitutional rights of animal activists
Domestic Custody Disputes
Assisting clients in disputes over the ownership and/or custody of companion animals, including those between ex-partners and rescues and fosters/adopters
Veterinary Malpractice Suits
Representing families whose companion animals have been wrongfully injured or killed because of carelessness, negligence, or willful actions by a veterinarian
Nonprofit Support
Providing legal support to rescues and other animal rights and welfare nonprofit organizations
Products Liability Litigation
Pursuing justice for companion animals and their families in litigation related to products and product claims, including pharmaceuticals
Dog Bite Defense
Representing the interests of animals in personal injury cases, such as dog bite defense
Other Civil Litigation
Representing clients in other matters that further the interests of animals (both traditionally farmed animals and companion animals alike) including breach of contract, fraud, and false advertising cases
Mediation
Serving as mediators in a wide variety of disputes that arise between parties over animal issues wherein RLG can aid in protecting the rights of the animal and both parties
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…RLG is a unique firm specializing* in Animal Rights Law and their depth of knowledge, work ethic and humility is what sets them apart.”
- Chiara Tellini
We believe in equality rights for both our animals and people.
Ryther Law Group, LLP believes in equality and we’re proud to be a pro LGBTQ+ firm. We also advocate for the rights of all animals by being plant based.
Do you need legal help?
Please contact us to see how we can help you protect the rights and welfare of animals. We can help with Animal Law cases ranging from simple transactional issues to complex litigation.
