Texas Animal & Dog Lawyers

Proudly serving Texas with Comprehensive Animal Law Legal Services

We understand how deeply pet owners care for their pets. When a hard legal situation comes your pet’s way, we are here to help you navigate it. Whether it is dog bite defense, a breeder contract dispute, or even just confusing paperwork, we provide comprehensive legal help for underdogs facing legal troubles in Texas.

Our firm has a dedicated team of licensed Texas animal attorneys who are passionate about caring for both pet owners and their beloved animals. We understand and empathize with the unique challenges our clients face when addressing legal concerns pertaining to their animals. Because of this we are proud to offer comprehensive animal law services to animal owners throughout the state of Texas. No matter if you live in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or anywhere else in Texas we have the capacity and resources to provide high quality legal representation for you. We treat each case as if it were our own pet, and we hope you see this is evident in our unique attention and advocacy given to each client throughout their duration with us.

If you are in need of a Texas animal attorney who will fight for you and your pet, the Animal Law Firm is the place to go. We can help you with any of the services listed below, and much more.

Dog Bite Defense Laws

It is every dog owner’s worst nightmare to hear that their dog has been accused of biting someone. If your pet has been accused of injuring someone, due to Texas’s strict liability laws for dog bite cases, you should seek out a Texas animal attorney. There are various reasons why someone could accuse a dog owner of negligence, ranging from financial gain, to insurance, and more. To ensure that you and your pet are legally protected and advocated for, professional help is the best course of action in the event of a dog bite.

Pet Custody Laws

Breakups are already hard, but they can be made that much more complicated if you shared custody of a pet with your previous partner. Pet custody laws vary largely by state, and Texas is no exception. To help you get a grasp on what can help you win custody of your pet, and how to support your case as a Texas resident, we advise you seek out the help of a professional Texas animal law attorney.

Service and Emotional Support Animal Legal Guidance

If you happen to be a Texas resident who either trains or has a Service animal or emotional support animal (ESA) it is important to know the legal difference between the two. Having either type of animal comes with their own legal rights and protections. However, it may be helpful to have a Texas animal attorney help you discern the difference between a service animal and ESA and to advocate for you and your animal. You can learn more about your rights concerning emotional support animals and service animals here.

Equine Law

Equine law involves any legal conflict or dispute over horses or their owners. Different from the typical household pet legal dispute (such as pet custody of a dog), Equine law is historically misunderstood by courts due to the more novel nature of horses. This is why we strongly advise professional help and why we provide assistance on issues such as lesson contract disputes, boarding issues, equine liens, and more. The high cost of caring for a horse can often heighten tension that already exists over these disputes, and our Texas animal attorneys are here to help.

Pet Trusts

We understand just how important pets are to the families that they are a part of more than most. They aren’t just animals, they are family members. As such, we often work closely with clients who hope to ensure their pets are well cared for after they die. Rather than naming your pet in your will (since they can’t legally possess property) pet trusts are a strong method to care for your pet. For help on what your pet trust could look like, and to get it done proactively, our experienced Texas animal attorneys are here for you.