Jeremy Cohen

After learning about how poorly our pets are treated under the current law, I have been on a mission to 'bark back' on behalf of our pets who cannot speak for themselves.

By handling over 100 cases a year, my firm is establishing a new way of compelling courts and authorities to listen to all of the facts in pet related cases such as: pet custody matters, dangerous dog hearings, wrongful pet injury and dog bite law suits.

Having co-parented Jesse the German shepherd and now Maisey, our Golden retriever, my family and I are amazed daily by the support and encouragement people give to me for establishing Boston Dog Lawyers. We are not surprised by how strongly people feel about their pets and now they have a law firm that is equally passionate to protect their rights.

• Pet Custody
• Dog Bite Personal Injury
• Dangerous Dog Hearings

• Free Consultation
  We will listen to your issue to determine if we can help.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept debit and credit cards.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  We have flexible payment options so that money does not get in the way of you and your pet.

Massachusetts

Since 1996

1st Circuit

President

Boston Dog Lawyers

Current

Attorney

Cohen & Associates, PC

2007 - 2014

General Practice Law Firm

GE Global Property Claims Manager

Electric Insurance Company

2001 - 2007

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (1995)

1992 - 1995

Clark University

B.A. (1992) | Sociology

1988 - 1992

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Volunteer Attorney

2017 - Current

Massachusetts Legal Answers Online

Volunteer Attorney

2017 - Current

MA Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

Activities: Animal Law Division

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

Member

2016 - Current

Mass Federation of Responsible Dog Owners

Member

2015 - Current

Association of Professional Dog Trainers

2014 - Current

American Bar Association  # 02898103

Member - Animal Law Committee

2013 - Current

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

SalemFive Bank

Corporator

2012 - 2018

Activities: Board of Directors attendee

The Awful Truth

Simply Pets Magazine

August, 2017

Do Our Pets Have Legal Rights

Simply Pets Magazine

November, 2016

Dog Bite Liability, Boston, MA

April 5, 2017

Massachusetts School of Law

Animal Rights Day, Case Stories in MA Pet Law, Andover, MA

April 15, 2017

Massachusetts School of Law

MA Bar Association, Animal Law Division, Boston, MA

March 22, 2016

Massachusetts Bar Association

Animal Law Day, Andover, MA

March 26, 2016

Massachusetts School of Law

Q. My dog got ran over.Lady came back an hour later wanting reimbursement for car damage.Cant find my dog.What can I do?

February 5, 2018

A: Hello,

Helpful information can be found on the county website, division of animal control. The website states: Animals are not permitted to run at large in Marshall County pursuant to state law. (Code of Alabama, Section 3-1-5).

They also may be able to assist you in locating your dog if your dog is still missing. Their website can be accessed at: http://marshallcountyanimalcontrolalabama.weebly.com

Q. Can we try to get reimbursed for tests and cremation of my dog that just passed because of misdiagnosis and negligence

February 5, 2018

A: Hello,

Instances like this typically involve obtaining all of the records from the involved vet, sending them out to one of our experts to determine if there is a potential valid claim, and if so, sending a demand letter to the involved vet. If you would like our office to take a closer look at your situation, feel free to reach out to us at office@bostondoglawyers.com.

Q. Are you still legally able to have a pet if you are charged with animal abuse?

February 5, 2018

A: Hello,

Laws vary from state to state. For the state of Rhode Island, it may be helpful to read through R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 4-1-22(b), 4-1-40:

§ 4-1-40. Possession of animals

(a) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, a person convicted of, or who entered a plea of nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor violation under the provisions of this chapter may, based on the discretion of the sentencing judge, not possess or reside with any animal for a period of up to five (5) years following entry of the conviction or upon acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere by the court. Any offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment for a term not more than one year, or both, and forfeiture of the animal(s).

(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, a person convicted of, or who entered a plea of nolo contendere to, any felony violation under the provisions of this chapter may, based on the discretion of the sentencing judge, not possess or reside with any animal for a period of up to fifteen (15) years following entry of the conviction or upon acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere by the court. Any offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment for a term not more than one year, or both, and forfeiture of the animal(s).

CREDIT(S)

P.L. 2011, ch. 194, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011; P.L. 2011, ch. 207, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011.

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