"We fight for the Underdogs."
The Law Offices of Thompson Gould Page has a particular emphasis on companion animal issues. We focus on issues that will elevate the rights of animals and their owners. Among the matters for which we can be retained:
- Legally providing for your companion animal in your absence (wills, pet trusts);
- Resolving disputes over the custody and possession of your companion animal;
- Defending your companion animal in an alleged bite incident;
- Defending your companion animal in other matters such as barking, nuisance allegations, eviction, etc.;
- Dealing with harm caused to your companion animal by a veterinarian, boarding facility, trainer, or groomer;
- Addressing issues with a service and/or emotional support animal; and
- Addressing issues regarding rescues, adoption agencies, and foster services.
Every day dogs are seized and pet owners are forced to defend themselves, their pets and their assets when their dogs are accused of being dangerous or biting and causing injury. Most pet owners do not know that they should not simply turn their dogs over to animal control and the next step should be to talk to an attorney with knowledge and experience in defending these cases.
Animals are routinely deprived of their homes, their liberty and even their lives. Yet, they are not guaranteed a lawyer to speak on their behalf.
Thom Page is committed to representing the interest of these “at risk” pets, companion animals and shelter animals, the proverbial ‘underdogs’. Thom Page works within the legal system and educates others to work within the legal system in new and innovative ways to send society the message that animals are not just property to be disposed of but are sentient beings with inherent rights.
Fundamental among those rights is the right to counsel for every animal that faces loss of life or significant loss of liberty.
There is a growing awareness of the rights of animals and a burgeoning recognition of animal law as a discipline. Thompson Page is unique, however, in his willingness to provide representation for the multitude of seemingly mundane matters which those who share their lives with animals will routinely confront. While incrementally advancing the cause of animal rights with each such case, the impact for the individual animal involved is monumental. For the dog on death row, the cat whose guardian is facing eviction or the exotic bird who is provided for by a trust after his owner dies, Thompson Page’s intervention often makes the difference between life and death.
Pet Owners:
Get the Legal Help You Need & Deserve
If your pet was recently involved in an incident or charged with being dangerous, take the time to discuss your rights with an understanding lawyer like Thom Page. I will:
- Evaluate your case
- Explain your rights and the options available to you
- Negotiate on your behalf
- Fight to save your pet
If you are interested in retaining our services, contact us today to set up a consultation and / or learn more about your rights and obtain the aggressive representation you need.