Environmental and Animal Defense

A nonprofit law firm. Client-focused attorneys. Affordable legal services.

At Environmental and Animal Defense, we believe that justice should be available to more than just the wealthy. That’s why we created a nonprofit law firm. We work with our clients to ensure their legal needs are met without breaking the bank.

We are animal attorneys. Here they are family. No matter whether they live in homes, on farms, or in the wild, we give a voice to animals through their human counterparts by providing affordable legal representation.

We are environmental attorneys. We believe all communities have a right to a healthy environment and that government transparency is the key. We work to maintain and improve the places that are homes to our communities and our wildlife.

We are nonprofit attorneys. We believe in the mantra, “nonprofits supporting nonprofits.” Navigating the waters of starting a nonprofit is difficult without help. Let Environmental and Animal Defense be your guide. When people want to do good by organizing to serve animals or the environment, we are there to guide you.

We work for a better future for your family, for your community, for your world.

 

We offer affordable legal services in three program areas, spanning dozens of complex legal practice areas.

 

Companion Animals

Environment & Public Interest

Nonprofit Representation

 

In addition to our work, we write on some of the most common issues that animal owners face, as well as address prevalent topics in environmental law.

Check out some of our recent posts below:

 

Colorado Breed-Specific Legislation and Criminal Defense

This article was first published in the Colorado Lawyer Magazine in the October 2020 edition, written by Jeremy McKay. This...
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How does qualified immunity impact animals?

Colorado is the first, and the only state, to enact a state analog to Section 1983, allowing a person to...
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Inequality Among Americans and Animals

This post is written while America burns; not its cities or its businesses, but the fabric and principles of its...
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The Importance of Plea Negotiation in Animal Cases

Let’s say you find yourself with a citation for an animal violation, perhaps a dog bite or your dog was...
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Help! My dog is a banned pit bull!

Breed bans are an unfair system of city and county ordinances that target social prejudices. These local government bans usually...
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Help! My dog has been impounded!

Just as there are police officers for humans, there are animal control officers for animals. Animal control officers can impound...
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What is Environmental Justice?

Environmental law has come a long way from its origins. What was once considered a fringe movement has now become...
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Development in the Dark – Private v. Public Land Development

Environmentalism & Development Series, Part Four: Development in the Dark - Private v. Public Land Development. Our final entry into...
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The Aspirations and Impacts of Green Development

Environmentalism & Development Series, Part Three: The Aspirations and Impacts of Green Development In this third part of our Green...
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Misconceptions About Environmentalists Opposing Developments

Environmentalism & Development Series, Part Two: Misconceptions About Environmentalists Opposing Developments In this second part of our Green Development series,...
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Absent demonstrated financial hardship, consultations cost $100 and are payable online. Consultations include our firm researching and analyzing your issue and discussing your potential options with you. Consultation fees are refunded with further representation. You can read more about our pricing options here.