At the Law Office of Mercedes Neira, we extend the definition of family to include the family pet (or as we like to refer to them as our animal companions). Whether your animal companion is a dog, cat, fish, bird, or any other living creature we our proud to offer our legal expertise to assist pet owners with their legal needs. We provide services in the following areas:
Landlord/Tenant Disputes-we can help you to prevent a landlord from unlawfully evicting you because of your pet
Pet Trusts-we can help you ensure that your companion animals are well provided for in the event you become incapacitated or die through the use of pet trusts
Dog Bites/Dangerous Dog-we can challenge dangerous dog designations and present a defense where your animal was provoked or misidentified
Disability- we can protect your rights in connection with the use of service animals including bringing suit against places of public accommodation which try to infringe on the use of your service animals
Criminal Law-we will defend you if you have been arrested in connection with your pet or because of animal welfare based activities
Boarding/Grooming/Breeders/Veterinarians-we can bring an action to recover damages for injuries suffered by your pet while in the care of unscrupulous breeders, groomers, handlers, walkers, kennels, or others charged with caring for your pet
Creditors-we can fight to prevent lien holders from seizing your animals and selling off or euthanizing your pets
Custody/Visitation Battles-we can help you obtain custody or visitation with your pet as part of your divorce proceeding or draft a prenuptial agreement to protect your rights prior to the marriage
