Being a highly effective equine lawyer requires vast
horse knowledge and experience as well as legal
acumen. All of our equine attorneys own horses,
ride, and on occasion show in regional and national
events. Once you get to know ELS, we believe
you’ll agree that our friendly customer
service, horse knowledge and strong understanding of
horse related legal issues sets us apart from other
horse law firms.
Free
Legal Consultations
At Equine Legal Solutions, initial 15-minute phone consultations
about horse related matters are always free.
Free Estimates
Equine Legal Solutions understands that cost is
one of the most important
considerations in hiring legal counsel. Standard horse
related forms, agreements and
contracts are available for download at a fixed
price. For other legal services, such as
customized contracts, dispute resolution and advice on
reducing liability, Equine Legal Solutions charges an
hourly rate. Estimates gladly provided upon request.
If you would like an estimate, please schedule a free
consultation.
Preventing
Problems
Equine Legal
Solutions advocates a belt-and-suspenders
approach to risk management: minimize potential
liability by putting robust contracts and safety
procedures in place, then insure against the remaining
risks. As an in-house lawyer for a Fortune 100
company, Rachel Kosmal McCart, Equine Legal
Solutions’ founder, acquired a wealth of experience
in helping clients prevent legal problems, and she
leverages this experience to provide her clients with
practical advice... Legal Counsel with Horse Sense™.
To help clients keep abreast of industry trends,
Equine Legal Solutions publishes The
Legal Equine™, a free quarterly email newsletter
reporting on the practical implications of current
horse related legal developments.
Resolving Disputes
Equine Legal Solutions recognizes that even with the
best planning, horse related disputes and legal issues
will inevitably arise. For these situations, Equine
Legal Solutions provides expert counseling and
mediation services directed at resolving the dispute
as quickly and inexpensively as possible. “We
consider it a loss when clients are forced to
litigate,” Rachel says. “It’s almost always more
expensive and time-consuming to pursue a lawsuit than
it is to work out an agreement among the parties.”
Incorporating Your Business
When you are operating a horse related business
(boarding stable, breeding, training, etc.), which is
a relatively high-risk business, you can’t afford
not to incorporate. Creating a corporation or limited
liability company for your business is typically less
than $2,000, and it can help protect your personal
assets from the business’ liabilities. Equine Legal
Solutions offers incorporation for a fixed price –
just contact us for
details.
Professional and Personal
Qualifications
 Rachel
Kosmal McCart is a graduate of Duke University School
of Law with years of experience at major law firms in
New York and California. Most recently, Rachel served
as in-house counsel for a major Silicon Valley
company, and she is a member of the New York,
California and Washington State bars. Equine Legal
Solutions, Inc. is a California
law corporation serving clients throughout California,
New York and Washington.
Rachel grew up on a
horse farm in Tipp City, 
Ohio where she competed in nearly every discipline at
Appaloosa, Quarter Horse and hunter/jumper shows.
Rachel was a member of Miami County, Ohio 4-H for 10
years.
Rachel is a member in good standing of the AQHA
Professional Horsemen, United
States Equestrian Federation, the US
Hunter/Jumper Association, the
American Paint Horse Association, the
American Quarter Horse Association and the
American Association for Horsemanship Safety.
Rachel
shows her Paint gelding, ZW Cut to the Chase, in APHA
shows. In 2007, Rachel and “Chase” completed APHA
registers of merit in Showmanship and Hunt Seat
Equitation and earned APHA points in a number of other
different events.
They also received the following 2007 year-end
awards:
Northwest
Coordinating Committee (NWCC)
High
Point Open Hunter Hack
High
Point Open Utility Driving
High
Point Amateur Hunter Hack
High
Point Amateur Pleasure Driving
High
Point
Amateur Utility Driving
High
Point N. Amateur Hunter Hack
High
Point N. Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
High
Point N. Amateur Pole Bending
Reserve
High Point Open Working Hunter
Reserve High Point Open Pleasure Driving
Third
Overall High Point N. Amateur
Third
N. Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Oregon
Coordinating Committee (OCC)
High Point
Open Senior Hunter Hack
High Point
Amateur Hunter Hack
High
Point N. Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
Reserve
High Point N. Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Third
Overall High Point N. Amateur
Oregon
Paint Horse Club
High
Point Open Hunter Hack
High Point Amateur Hunter Hack
Reserve High
Point N. Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Reserve High
Point N. Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
Rachel
and her husband are also the proud parents of Son Made
Raider, a Paint gelding, Emmy, an Australian Shepherd
adopted from Aussie
Rescue & Placement Helpline;
Jordan, Callie and Bee, the feline rodent patrol; and
Seussy and Squawkus, rather pampered housecats.
Contact Equine Legal
Solutions
Call us toll free (866)
385-2972. You can also email
us for more information or to schedule your free
initial 15-minute legal consultation. |
