Virginia & North Carolina Equine Lawyers

On an annual basis, the economic impact of Virginia's horse industry contributes more than $1.65 billion dollars to Virginia's economy.  According to a survey conducted by the Virginia Agricultural Statistics Service, there are over 170,000 horses in Virginia, making it the 5th largest equine state in the United States.  The survey also indicates that Virginia's equine industry creates over $800 million dollars annually in business sales, and it generates approximately 20,000 jobs state wide.   

Experienced equine lawyers become increasingly important as Virginia's horse industry continues to expand and horse owners, breeders, riders, vendors, insurers and horse operations are presented with increased legal needs.  The equine attorneys of Sands Anderson Marks & Miller understand that the equine industry requires a broad range of legal services, and they can provide their clients with comprehensive representation in horse-related transactions and litigation.  With 75 attorneys practicing in diverse areas of the law throughout the South Eastern United States, Sands Anderson is uniquely suited to provide its equine clients with comprehensive representation in a multitude of different legal areas of service.

Areas of Service:

  • Boarding and breeding agreements & disputes
  • Business and employment contracts
  • Business entity formation
  • Employment disputes and practices
  • Equine liability and premises liability defense
  • Estate planning, wealth and asset transfer, and tax issues
  • Fertility disputes
  • Foreign worker and immigration issues
  • Purchase, sale or lease of horses and horse facilities
  • Risk management
  • Stallion service agreements
  • Training agreements
  • Zoning and land use laws

For information on specific horse lawyer services or to discuss the potential representation of your horse business or yourself, please contact any member of the Equine Law Team.

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From our offices in North Carolina and Virginia, the horse attorneys of Sands Anderson serve clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

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The Virginia & North Carolina Equine Lawyers of Sands Anderson are prepared to serve you as both advisor and advocate. If you are looking for experienced Virginia & North Carolina Equine Lawyers, contact us through our online form or find an office near you.




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