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When your pet's future is on the line, we fight for your rights.

Boston Dog Lawyers provides award-winning, expert legal defense for pet owners facing custody battles, bite accusations, dangerous dog hearings, and wrongful injury claims. We also help pet businesses launch, stay compliant, secure insurance, and defend against legal threats.

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Recognized in 2025 for innovation in pet law and legal advocacy.

Winner:

Pet Innovation Award 2025

Shortlisted:

New England Legal Awards, 2025

WHY BOSTON DOG LAWYERS?

More than lawyers. We're pet people who understand the stakes.

Most lawyers see pets as property. We see them as family members worth fighting for — and we have the courtroom wins to prove it.

When you're facing a custody dispute, bite accusation, or dangerous dog hearing, you're not just dealing with legal paperwork — you're fighting for a family member's future. At Boston Dog Lawyers, we understand what's really at stake.

Unlike general practice attorneys who handle pet cases as an afterthought, we've built our entire firm around one mission: protecting the bond between pets and their people. We've defended dogs on "death row" at dangerous dog hearings, reunited families torn apart by custody battles, and held negligent businesses accountable for injuries to beloved pets.

Featured on respected outlets that include CBS News Boston, Boston Globe Magazine, Huff Post, DailyMail.com, and Boston Public Radio, attorney Jeremy Cohen and our team combine deep legal expertise with genuine passion for animal welfare.

We don't just know the law. We understand the bond between people and their pets — and we fight to protect it like it’s our own.

Boston Dog Lawyers founder Jeremy Cohen and his dog, Maisy

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WHAT WE DO

We handle every aspect of dog law.

Whether you're facing an emergency or planning ahead, we provide comprehensive legal support for dog owners and pet businesses across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Pet Custody

Going through a breakup or divorce? We fight to keep you and your dog together, treating pets as family members, not property to be divided.

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Dog Bite Defense

Received a letter or lawsuit about an alleged dog bite? We investigate the facts, challenge false claims, and protect uninsured dog owners.

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Dangerous Dog Defense

When your dog faces euthanasia after a complaint, we ensure you get a fair hearing and fight to bring your dog home safely.

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Emotional Support Animals

Landlord or condo board denying your ESA rights? We educate them on the law and enforce your legal protections.

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Counsel for Pet Businesses

Groomers, trainers, walkers, and vets: We handle business formation, compliance, insurance, and liability defense. 

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Wrongful Pet Injury & Death

A business or person harmed your pet? We hold them accountable through financial recovery and policy changes.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Real cases. Real families. Real results.

"If you’re looking for a high quality attorney who is also a kind and honest person, look no further than Boston Dog Lawyers. Attorney Cohen was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and committed to helping me with my case. More than that, attorney Cohen was incredibly empathetic and supportive throughout my entire time working with him. He helped me to feel empowered throughout the court process, and made me feel heard and validated.

I had complete trust in him and his abilities. He helped me set realistic expectations about my case, but still explored every avenue to try and help me reach my desired outcome.

I enthusiastically recommend working with Attorney Cohen and his team at Boston Dog Lawyers!"

— Chelsea M.

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Fighting back: Our case stories

Behind every case is a family facing the unthinkable—losing their dog to a flawed system, an unjust ruling, or someone else's version of events. These are the stories where we stepped in, dug deeper, and fought for a different ending.

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