SALVIN LAW FIRM
A Professional Corporation
Trial Lawyers
Business Litigators
Horse Law and Equine Attorneys
SALVIN LAW FIRM
A Professional Corporation
Trial Lawyers
Business Litigators
Horse Law and Equine Attorneys
salvin law firm, APC
Equine Law & Horse Attorneys
Services offered by the SALVIN LAW FIRM include –
- Equine Litigation/Dispute Resolution
- General Equine Horse Law & California Horse Racing Law
- Representation against or in connection with California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
- Equine Bill of Sale/Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Equine Lease Agreements
- Equine Breeding Agreements
- Syndication Agreements
- Equine Real Estate and Ranch Matters
- Corporate and Limited Liability Company Formation in the equine Context
In many client situations, there is a need for a horse lawyer to understand not only horse law, but also a need for the horse lawyer to understand other legal areas that typically arise in and/or relate to equine activities. This is particularly true in California. It is important that a horse attorney be able to handle the needs of the horse owner with other areas of the law such as CHRB rules and regulations governing owners, trainers and jockeys; co-ownership of horses; sales of fractional shares of horses; insurance for horses, trainers and other potentially employed persons; workers compensation issues relating to horses and horse racing; liability for property loss or injury to a rider or a horse; and the requirements of state and federal law if a case needs to be litigated.
Referrals are Welcomed
Our firm does not widely advertise because it does not have to. Most of our clients are referred to us by other satisfied clients. We take referrals seriously and appreciate them.
other Legal Services AT THE SALVIN LAW FIRM, APC
Employment Law
We help employees and employers navigate the complex world of employment law. Whether you need assistance with discrimination, harassment, or wage and hour issues, we can help.
Landlord-Tenant
We help commercial landlords and tenants with transactional documents and related advice, as well as in court when litigation becomes a reality. Our firm represents large, commercial landlords and tenants in California, Illinois and Oregon.
Restaurant & Bar Owners
If you own a restaurant or bar, you will get sued at some point, either by your own employees, angry customers, your competitors, or even by your own local city. Restaurants and bars are complex assets to buy, sell and manage. Our firm helps owners of these complicated businesses survive the equally complicated legal landscape in which they operate with appropriate documents, advice and representation before all labor boards and California courts of law.
Intellectual Property
Our firm offers a full range of intellectual property services, including patent and trademark registration, licensing agreements, and litigation. We'll help you protect your valuable intellectual property assets.
General Litigation
Our firm provides aggressive and effective representation for clients in all types of civil litigation. We'll fight to protect your rights and interests in court.
Appeals
Our firm represents clients in a variety of appellate contexts, either before the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court or the CHRB Board of Appeals. We are ready with decades of experience, first-hand oral argument experience and well-known published opinions.
HIWU/HISA
Facing "a potentially life-changing charge" from HIWU? The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) is the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. Potential penalties for first-time offense: Anti-Doping Rule Violation (First Offense in 10-year period) Period of Ineligibility Financial Penalties Presence of Banned Substance in a Covered Horse (CH) Use/Attempted Use of Banned Substance/Method in CH Possession of Banned Substance/Method Administration/Attempted Administration of Banned Substance/Method in CH - Two (2) years Fine up to $25,000 or 25% of the total purse (whichever is greater) and Payment of some or all of the adjudication costs and HIWU’s legal costs.
Darren M. Salvin, Esq. of the SALVIN LAW FIRM, APC is an equine attorney specializing in disciplinary cases involving owners and trainers concerning HIWU, HISA, anti-doping, barn/stable contamination, and other horse-related disputes.
Further, the SALVIN LAW FIRM, APC is counsel of record in a number of pending legal cases and disciplinary actions that challenge the very constitutionality of HIWU and HISA based on, among other grounds, illegal delegation of powers and lack of power with respect to enforcement actions. To learn more, call or email Mr. Salvin.
SALVIN LAW FIRM, APC - press releases (media relations)
*** PRESS RELEASE ***
JUDGE ISSUES $10,800 IN FEES AGAINST THE TOC FOR
REFUSING TO PRODUCE ITS OWN MEMBERSHIP LIST TO
ITS OWN MEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
July 1, 2024
Pasadena, CA
On June 26, 2024, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Barbara A. Meiers awarded attorneys’ fees against the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) in the amount of Ten-Thousand, Eight-Hundred ($10,800.00) Dollars for improperly withholding its Membership list from long-standing TOC Member, Jerry Jamgotchian. Jamgotchian sought this Membership List to inform all fellow TOC members that the $162 Per Start Fee being charged to all horse owners is not their obligation to pay and is actually a fee charged solely to the Trainers who are obligated under CHRB Rule 1501 to provide Workman's Compensation Insurance for the Jockey whom they employ.
Pasadena-based attorney, Darren M. Salvin, owner and managing partner of the SALVIN LAW FIRM, APC that successfully litigated this case, stated after the ruling that, “We are happy that Judge Meiers supported our legal arguments and forced the TOC to finally release the Membership List to my client after they steadfastly refused to produce it. The release of this list was very important because all TOC members should be advised, and our client has the express right to so advise them, that they do not have any legal obligation to pay any Per Start Fee in California absent a change in the law. Our firm will continue to work hard to stop the improper collection of any Per Start Fees and save all California horse owners over $3,000,000 annually from these improperly charged Per Start Fees.”
For more information, please contact Darren Salvin at 323-255-5600 or email him at dms@salvinlawfirm.com