Debra Hamilton
When animals are at the center of conflict, I help people find their way through | Attorney, Mediator & Conflict Coach | From neighbor disputes to malpractice defense to breeder contracts
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For 42 years, I've practiced law. For the last 20, I've done something no one else does: mediate conflicts where animals are at the center.Veterinary teams facing litigation. Clients stuck with attorneys who don't understand animal cases. Neighbors in disputes over barking dogs. Breeders navigating contract disputes. Co-owners discovering "shared custody" wasn't simple. Attorneys needing guidance on animal case dynamics.Most conflicts never need a courtroom—without intervention, that's where they head.What's happening: Whether veterinary malpractice, neighbor disputes, or breeder contracts, the dynamic is the same: unmet needs, unspoken expectations, people feeling unheard. Animals pay the price. Traditional legal approaches often worsen things. How I help at Hamilton Law and Mediation PLLC:Direct mediation and conflict coachingAttorney support and consultationMEND/RESOLVE programs for veterinary teamsTraining in NABP, CALM, MAAP frameworks My philosophy: Getting It Right Over Being Right. Close "The Listening Gap" so people hear each other and animals are served.I work with: Divorcing couples with pets, breeder/owner relationships, pet service providers, neighbors, rescues/shelters, breed clubs, veterinary teams, corporate transitions.Collaborations: AVMLA (past president), NOMV, SVME, UIA Animal Law Commission, Fear Free, ABA, NYSBA. 40-year ISCA member. Book directly: https://calendly.com/dhamilton-1/30minJD Cardozo. NY Bar, US Supreme Court. Amazon bestselling author. Host: Why Do Pets Matter? Featured: WSJ, NYT, Forbes, Bloomberg. 📧 debra@hamiltonlawandmediation.com
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