Equine Law Group
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Dottie Burch was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the N.C. Horse Council
The 2009 North Carolina Equine Industry Economic Impact Study reported, not surprisingly, that the equine industry in North Carolina has grown drastically such that it has a $1.9 billion impact on our state’s economy each year with 306,210 equines present in North Carolina. With such growth comes the inevitable need for legal representation, whether in the corporate context, real estate context or litigation context.
Ragsdale Liggett is one of the few law firms in the state which contains an equine law practice group. Dottie Burch, the partner who heads up this group, is an avid horsewoman with years of experience in the equine industry both from legal, business and personal perspectives. Through those experiences she has gained knowledge that makes her uniquely qualified to help equine professionals address their legal needs and she brings an inside perspective and understanding of the industry and its requirements. At your disposal is a firm of twenty top notch lawyers ready to handle anything from the simplest to the most complex matters.
Examples of matters our Equine Law Group handles regularly for our clients include:
Document Preparation Or Review:
- Boarding Agreements
- Training Agreements
- Leases – On or Off Farm, Full or Partial
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Bills of Sale
- Co-Ownership Agreements
- Equine Trade Agreements
- Breeding Agreements
- Horse Donation Agreements
- Liability Waivers
- Commission Agreements
- Instructor Contracts
- New Business Formation & Setup
- Employment Agreements
- Independent Contractor or Consulting Agreements
- Estate Planning, Asset Transfer & Tax Issues
- Risk Management Consultation
- Real Estate Leases
Litigation:
- Contract Disputes
- Zoning & Land Use Disputes
- Injunctions
- Insured Liability Defense
- Uninsured Liability Defense
Lobbying and Government Relations:
Experienced, skilled & well connected lobbying and government relations services in connection with equine legislation and political issues
You too can enjoy the benefits of a well respected and long established North Carolina law firm as well as specialized equine industry knowledge when you partner with Ragsdale Liggett’s Equine Law Group to address your legal matters, be they corporate, real estate or litigation related concerns.
Members of Equine Law Group:
Dorothy Bass Burch
Carrie Barbee
Ashley Campbell
Lisa Piercy*
Angela Allen
For more information or assistance, please contact Dottie Burch at (919) 881-2206 or dburch@rl-law.com
*lobbyist & government relations professional – not licensed to practice law
