Massachusetts Dog Bite Lawyer & Pet Custody Attorney Wins 2025 "Pet Solution of the Year" Award
- Jeremy Cohen
- Aug 12
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 12
Boston Dog Lawyers, Massachusetts' first dedicated pet law practice, has been recognized as the Pet Innovation Awards' 2025 "Pet Solution of the Year" winner.
As the premier dog bite lawyer serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and communities throughout Massachusetts, this groundbreaking firm specializes in pet custody laws, dangerous dog defense, and comprehensive pet legal services across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Leading Massachusetts Pet Law Practice
Boston Dog Lawyers stands as Massachusetts' only legal practice focused entirely on pet law, serving clients from Boston to Fall River, Lowell to New Bedford, and every community in between. This specialization provides deep expertise in dog bite laws and pet custody cases while understanding the emotional complexities that define pet-related legal disputes across Massachusetts.
Pet Custody Laws and Companionship Rights in Massachusetts
When Massachusetts families face divorce or separation, Boston Dog Lawyers transforms traditional property division approaches by recognizing the emotional bonds between people and their pets. As experienced pet custody lawyers, the firm helped establish Massachusetts precedent in Lyman v. Lanser, where courts recognized pets as unique personal property deserving special consideration under Massachusetts pet custody laws.
Pet custody cases handled by the firm span major Massachusetts cities including:
Boston pet custody attorney services
Worcester pet custody legal representation
Springfield pet custody case management
Cambridge pet custody law expertise
Lowell pet custody dispute resolution
Massachusetts Dog Bite Defense and Dangerous Dog Laws
Rather than accepting predetermined outcomes in dangerous dog cases, this Massachusetts dog bite lawyer develops collaborative, safety-focused strategies serving both pets and public safety.
Understanding Massachusetts dog bite laws thoroughly, the firm involves certified trainers, veterinarians, and animal behaviorists to create solutions that protect communities while avoiding unnecessary euthanasia or harsh restrictions.
Dog bite laws in Massachusetts require specialized knowledge that Boston Dog Lawyers provides across:
Boston dog bite legal defense
Worcester dangerous dog hearings
Springfield dog bite case representation
Massachusetts dog bite statute interpretation
Statewide dangerous dog law compliance
Massachusetts Pet Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
Boston Dog Lawyers treats pet injury and death cases with appropriate seriousness, holding negligent parties accountable under Massachusetts law. The firm's advocacy contributed significantly to advancing Ollie's Law in Massachusetts, implementing crucial safety regulations for dog daycare and boarding facilities statewide.
Comprehensive Massachusetts Pet Legal Services
Beyond dog bite lawyer and pet custody representation, Boston Dog Lawyers offers specialized legal guidance for Massachusetts pet care businesses, including:
Pet Business Legal Services:
Contract drafting and review for Massachusetts pet businesses
Risk mitigation strategies for Boston-area pet care facilities
Operational compliance with Massachusetts pet care regulations
Insurance and liability guidance for pet service providers
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Rights Education: The firm regularly educates Massachusetts landlords, property managers, and condominium boards on ESA rights, preventing discrimination and avoiding costly legal escalation across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and surrounding communities.
Veterinary Professional Support: Boston Dog Lawyers invests in veterinary education by working directly with Massachusetts veterinary students and practicing veterinarians, empowering them with legal tools to support their clients and promote animal welfare throughout the state.
Founded by Massachusetts Attorney Jeremy Cohen
Founded in 2016 by attorney Jeremy Cohen, Boston Dog Lawyers emerged from personal experience when Cohen's family dog faced euthanization following a dangerous dog hearing. Recognizing the need for specialized legal advocacy in emotionally-charged proceedings that often lack fairness, Cohen established Massachusetts' pioneering pet law practice.
Measurable Impact Across Massachusetts
Boston Dog Lawyers' innovation shows in concrete outcomes across Massachusetts:
Over 6,000 pet custody cases and dog bite defense matters handled
Pets saved from euthanization throughout Massachusetts
Families reunited through fair pet custody resolutions
Pet care businesses made safer across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and beyond
Massachusetts pet owners empowered with legal knowledge and confidence
The firm has fundamentally shaped how Massachusetts courts, municipalities, and the public approach pet-related legal matters, transforming an overlooked niche into comprehensive legal services protecting pet owner rights throughout the Commonwealth.
Award Recognition for Massachusetts Pet Law Innovation
"By treating pets as more than property and owners as more than clients, Boston Dog Lawyers transforms legal processes into compassionate advocacy," said Travis Grant, Managing Director, Independent Innovation Awards. "As society increasingly sees pets as family, the critical gap in Massachusetts' legal system leaves pet owners vulnerable. Boston Dog Lawyers fills this void with compassion, creativity, and deep legal insight."
The Pet Innovation Awards Program honors excellence across pet care industry categories, attracting thousands of worldwide nominations. Boston Dog Lawyers' recognition as 2025 "Pet Solution of the Year" acknowledges their groundbreaking approach to dog bite laws, pet custody laws, and comprehensive pet legal advocacy throughout Massachusetts.
For expert legal representation in dog bite cases, pet custody disputes, or any pet-related legal matter in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Quincy, Lynn, Fall River, New Bedford, Brockton, or anywhere in Massachusetts, contact Boston Dog Lawyers - your trusted Massachusetts dog bite lawyer and pet custody attorney.
