HOW WE HELP
Legal Representation for Animals, their Guardians, and the Organizations Working to Protect Them.
Thompson Animal Law PC understands that no two situations are alike, so we take the time to understand your circumstances and build a legal strategy suited to your specific needs, offering creative and individualized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
Civil Litigation.
When an animal you love is harmed through negligence or mistreatment, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Our civil litigation practice is built to help you navigate that path with clarity and support.
Veterinary malpractice and tort claims against clinics and providers who fail to meet the standard of care
Advocacy for shelter reform, working toward systemic change within animal shelters
Claims involving false advertising by companies and providers in the pet care industry
We approach these cases with both legal precision and genuine compassion, recognizing that pursuing accountability is often as much about closure and change as it is about recovery.
Representation in dangerous dog hearings, working to prevent unjust euthanasia and keep families together
Strategic civil defense in dog bite litigation, helping protect your family from significant monetary exposure
Guidance through administrative processes that can be confusing and intimidating without experienced counsel
We understand that these cases involve more than legal procedure. They involve a member of your family, and we bring that understanding into every hearing and every filing.
Protecting Dogs
and Families
Few legal matters carry the emotional weight of a dangerous dog hearing or a dog bite claim, where a family's companion, and sometimes their safety and financial stability, are at stake.
Custody and Domestic Disputes
Animals are family, and disputes over their care and companionship often arise during some of the most difficult moments in a person's life.
Civil custody disputes over companion animals between owners, family members, or former partners
Family law matters where animal custody intersects with divorce or separation proceedings
Support in domestic violence matters where animal safety and custody are central concerns
Because these disputes often unfold alongside broader family or safety concerns, we bring a sensitive, informed approach to protecting both your animal and your peace of mind.
Nonprofit and
Corporate Counsel
Animal welfare and animal rights nonprofits and animal-friendly businesses face legal and operational challenges that require guidance from counsel who understands their mission and structure.
Of Counsel support bringing decades of experience in employee benefits, tax matters, executive compensation, and contract review
Representation in litigation matters involving animals, including custody disputes and shelter reform efforts
Low-bono legal assistance for qualifying nonprofit organizations, reflecting our commitment to the broader animal welfare community
We view our work with nonprofits and mission-driven businesses as an extension of our advocacy, helping the organizations on the front lines operate with strong legal footing.
Farmed Animals and Animal Agriculture
Farmed animals raise complex legal questions that sit at the intersection of agriculture, corporate accountability, and animal welfare.
Legal matters involving animal agriculture practices and corporate accountability for animal welfare claims
Support for advocacy organizations working on farmed animal protection and policy
Guidance informed by direct involvement in the field, including co-chairing the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Farmed Animal Law Committee
This work reflects our broader view that meaningful animal advocacy extends beyond companion animals to the full range of species affected by human systems, including those raised for agriculture.
ABOUT US
Learn More About
Our Approach
We represent people, families, nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven businesses in legal matters involving animals. Learn more about how we built Thompson Animal Law PC for animal-related matters that deserve serious, thoughtful advocacy. If you are ready to discuss your situation, our Contact Us page makes it easy to request a consultation and take the next step.