Horses & The Law Publishing / Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney
The Leading Equine Law Book Series
Equine Law Books

We Proudly Bring You Informative and Understandable Equine Law Resources

Equine Law & Horse Sense (published in 1996) and MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense (published in 2000) are the industry's #1 Equine Law book series.  The books combine general principles of the law with "horse sense" tips to avoid disputes.  The books are meant to be companion books that sell together but can be ordered separately.  They include no forms and cover numerous topics including:

Equine Law & Horse Sense (166 pgs.)

Nuisance Liability / Prevent Neighbor Battles Over Horses
The Law of Independent Contractors
Elements of Effective Breeding & Boarding Contracts
The Law of Negligence - What is It?
Premises Liability (liability when guests or visitors are hurt)
Attractive Nuisance Liability -- and How to Avoid It
15 Common Characteristics of Effective Liability Releases
How to Avoid Disputes With Your Insurer -- and Get Claims Paid
Debt Collection for Boarding Stables & Stablemen’s Liens
Alternatives to the Legal System – Mediation & Arbitration
How to Effectively Represent Yourself in Small Claims Court
How to Write a Demand Letter That Gets Results
Understanding Equine Activity Liability Laws
Glossary of Over 80 Legal Terms -- and more


MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense (234 pgs.)

How to Find and Hire an “Equine Lawyer” to Work For You
15 Myths Regarding Equine Insurance
Veterinary Malpractice & What You Can Do If You Suspect It
Equine Activity Liability Laws -- Do They Work?
Business Entities / Non-Profit Entities to Consider
Volunteer Liabilities
Boarding Stable Liabilities
Products Liability & What to Do If You Suspect a Defective Product
Liability Releases & Waivers -- What Makes Them Fail?
Several Ways to “Fine-Tune” Your Equine Contracts
The Law of Leases, Half Leases, and Trial Periods
Equine-Friendly Zoning – Details & How to Achieve It 
How Equine Liability Laws Affect Your Contracts
The Law of Installment Payment Arrangements -- and more 

Also available for direct purchase: Litigating Animal Law Disputes: A Complete Guide for Lawyers (584 pgs.)

This book was published by the American Bar Association, and Ms. Fershtman is a co-author and co-editor.  Its chapters include:

Negligence and Tort Law
  Animal Ownership and Custody Disputes
Veterinary Malpractice
Animal Related Contract & Sales Disputes

Animal Association Law
Criminal Law
Expert Witnesses
Practical Considerations for Animal Law Attorneys -- and more

For more information on the book, click hereWe sell the book directly for a substantial discount off the ABA's $130 list price.  Contact Ms. Fershtman directly for more information. 


HOW TO ORDER --

The Equine Law & Horse Sense book series, together, are $42.90, first class shipping included (U.S. orders).  If ordered separately, Equine Law & Horse Sense is $17.95, plus $5 shipping, and MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense is $22.95, plus $5 shipping.  

To order the Equine Law & Horse Sense books, send check or money order to: Horses & The Law Publishing, P.O. Box 250696, Franklin, MI  48025-0696.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PLACING AN ORDER -

Call Julie Fershtman at (248) 785-4731

 

 


WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE

Welcome to the official website of Horses & The Law Publishing.  We produce and sell high-quality books on Equine Law written by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law.  We also sell Julie's co-authored book, published by the American Bar Association, entitled "Litigating Law Disputes: A Complete Guide for Lawyers."

About the Author

Julie I. Fershtman, a Shareholder with the law firm Foster Swift Collins & Smith (www.fosterswift.com) is among the nation's best-known and most experienced Equine Law practitioners.  For more complete biographical information, please visit www.fershtmanlaw.com and www.equinelaw.net.

Crossing virtually all equine breeds and disciplines, her law practice serves a national clientele of stables, professionals, associations, veterinarians, businesses, show management, insurers, trainers, "celebrity clinicians," and individual horse owners. 

She is a Fellow (one of only 14 nationwide) and officer of the American College of Equine Attorneys.

She has taken equine law cases to trial in 4 states and has achieved numerous victories. In 2004, alone, she won jury trials in three states (Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan), two appeals, and a major Federal Court insurance coverage case.  In addition, she has helped clients avoid legal disputes by drafting a wide variety of equine industry contracts, including waivers/releases, purchase or sales contracts, boarding contracts, training contracts, leases, and numerous other contracts.  

A lawyer since 1986, she is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 (Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law) and is rated “AV” [highest rating] by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  She has also been named a "Super Lawyer®" from 2008-2012. In 2010, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named her a "Leader in the Law."  She is a graduate of Emory College and Emory Law School.

Ms. Fershtman has received many distinctions for her service. CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) honored her with its "Partner in Safety" Award. The American Riding Instructors Association presented her with an “Outstanding Achievement” Award. She also received an “Associate Award” from the United Professional Horsemen's Association.  She received the Michigan Horse Council’s “Catalyst Award.”

With speaking engagements in 28 states, Ms. Fershtman is the nation's most sought-after speaker on Equine Law. She has spoken at Equine Affaire (Ohio, Massachusetts and California), Equitana USA, National Conference on Equine Law, Midwest Horse Fair, US Dressage Federation Convention, U.S. Pony Clubs Convention, American Horse Council Convention, American Paint Horse Association Convention, Hoosier Horse Fair, Michigan Horse Council Expo, and American Youth Horse Council Convention. In addition, her articles have appeared in over 400 publications and web sites.

Contact the Author

Please visit her websites, www.fershtmanlaw.com, www.fosterswift.com, and www.equinelaw.net.

NEW BLOG: www.equinelawblog.com

Julie I. Fershtman, Esq.
Shareholder

FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH, PC

32300 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 230
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Direct Line: (248) 785-4731
E-mail: jfershtman@fosterswift.com