ANIMAL LAW ADVOCACY FOR YOU AND YOUR PET
COMPASSIONATE. TENACIOUS. CREATIVE.
At Schultz Law, we stand where the law meets love—for you and your animal. While the law designates pets as property, we understand the conflicts that can cause. We are proud to be the voice for the voiceless—advocating for people and their pets.
Whether you’re facing a dangerous dog case, fighting for custody of a beloved pet, or seeking justice for a harmed animal, we know your case is more than just legal—it’s deeply personal.
Animal law is evolving, and often challenging and unclear. But where the law falls short, we bring creativity, compassion, and persistence.
TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE
INJURY OR DEATH OF AN ANIMAL
We pursue justice for the injury or loss of your companion, whether caused by negligence or with intention. Their life matters. Whether the harm was caused by a neighbor, a stranger, or while in the care of someone you entrusted, like a groomer, trainer, boarder, pet sitter, or other service provider, we focus on holding them accountable.
PET TRUSTS
Be the voice for your pet now. A pet trust is a legally enforceable arrangement that provides for the care of your animals should you pass away or become disabled. In addition to providing monetary funds for the lifelong care of the pet, a trust can also stipulate how the pet is cared for on a day-to-day basis. We can provide guidance to give you peace of mind that your pets are protected, no matter what the future holds.
VICIOUS DOG DEFENSE
If your dog has been labeled vicious or dangerous, your pet’s life may be at risk. We focus on strong, strategic defenses to challenge these designations and ensure you get a fair hearing of the facts.
PET OWNERSHIP DISPUTES
When relationships change — through breakups, moves, or even informal arrangements — disagreements over who gets to keep a beloved pet can quickly become emotional and legally complex. We understand that these cases are not just about “property” and use our advocacy and creativity to handle these sensitive matters with our client and their pet’s best interest in mind.
PET INSURANCE COVERAGE ISSUES
Denied claims and unclear policy language? We fight for the benefits you paid for and the care your pet deserves.
PET OWNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
Want to avoid hiring us for an ownership dispute? Get your animal's future protected now. We help you create proactive legal agreements to protect your pet in case of separation or divorce.