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Welcome to the official website of Horses & The Law Publishing.  We produce and sell high-quality and top-selling books on Equine Law written by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law.

About the Author

The author, Julie I. Fershtman, is among the nation's most widely-known and most experienced Equine Law practitioners. Crossing virtually all equine breeds and disciplines, her law practice serves a national clientele of stables, professionals, associations, veterinarians, businesses, show management, insurers, trainers, clinicians, and individual horse owners. Her expertise in contract drafting helps clients prevent disputes.

With her extensive trial, appellate, and arbitration experience, and understanding of the equine industry, Ms. Fershtman has achieved numerous courtroom victories for her clients. In 2004, alone, she won three jury trials (in three states -- Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan), two appeals, and a major Federal Court insurance coverage case -- all on equine matters.

A member of the Michigan Bar since 1986, Ms. Fershtman is rated “AV” [the highest possible peer-review rating a lawyer can receive] by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, an independent lawyer rating service (online at www.martindale.com), and she is profiled in Who's Who in American Law. She is a 1983 graduate of Emory College, earning two bachelors degrees, and a 1986 graduate of Emory Law School.

In 1995, the American Bar Association’s Barrister Magazine named her one of “21 Young Lawyers Leading the Nation Into The 21st Century.” In 1996, Crain's Detroit Business selected her as one of "40 Best and Brightest Business Leaders Under 40" in the Metropolitan Detroit area. In 2000, she became the youngest recipient ever of the prestigious “Professionalism Award” from the Oakland County Bar Association, which is Michigan’s largest voluntary bar association.

Ms. Fershtman is actively involved in the equine industry. She has received many industry distinctions. CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) honored her with its prestigious "Partner in Safety" Award in 1997. In 1998, 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 in 1998. She was honored with the Michigan Horse Council’s “Catalyst Award.”

Ms. Fershtman is the author of two books, Equine Law & Horse Sense and MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense). Both books have received tremendous praise and recommendations from leaders in the equine industry and are required reading at many equine studies programs nationwide.

With speaking engagements in 23 states, Ms. Fershtman is the nation’s most sought-after speaker on Equine Law. She has commanded repeat engagements at the industry's largest and most prestigious conventions that include Equine Affaire (Ohio, Massachusetts and California), Equitana USA, National Conference on Equine Law, Midwest Horse Fair, Horses 2001 at Cornell, U.S. Dressage Federation Annual Convention, U.S. Pony Clubs Annual Convention, American Paint Horse Association Convention, Hoosier Horse Fair, and American Youth Horse Council Convention. In addition, her articles have appeared in over 400 publications and web sites.

Contact the Author

For more information, visit Julie Fershtman's personal websites at www.fershtmanlaw.com and www.equinelaw.net.

Julie I. Fershtman, Esq.
Of Counsel to
ZAUSMER, KAUFMAN, AUGUST, CALDWELL & TAYLER, P.C.
31700 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 150
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: (248) 851-4111, ext. 160
E-mail: Fershtman@aol.com  jfershtman@zkac.com