Ryther Law Group, LLP

Ryther Law Group, LLP is a dedicated law firm specializing in Animal Law, committed to advancing the interests and rights of animals. Established in 2009, the firm offers a range of services, including:

• Wrongful Death Actions: Pursuing justice when a companion animal's death or injuries are caused by the negligent or intentional acts of a person or the animal of another.
• Dangerous Dog Hearing Defense: Defending clients and their dogs in administrative actions initiated by animal control.
• Animal Cruelty Cases: Protecting animals and their advocates against abuse and/or neglect.
• Shelter Reform Litigation: Representing clients in efforts to obtain shelter reform, including Writs of Mandate to require shelters to comply with the Hayden Act and other applicable laws.
• Representing Animal Activists: Protecting the constitutional rights of animal activists.
• Domestic Custody Disputes: Assisting clients in disputes over the ownership and/or custody of companion animals, including those between ex-partners and rescues and fosters/adopters.
• Veterinary Malpractice Suits: Representing families whose companion animals have been wrongfully injured or killed because of carelessness, negligence, or willful actions by a veterinarian.
• Nonprofit Support: Providing legal support to rescues and other animal rights and welfare nonprofit organizations.
• Products Liability Litigation: Pursuing justice for companion animals and their families in litigation related to products and product claims, including pharmaceuticals.
• Dog Bite Defense: Representing the interests of animals in personal injury cases, such as dog bite defense.
• Other Civil Litigation: Representing clients in other matters that further the interests of animals, including breach of contract, fraud, and false advertising cases.
• Mediation: Serving as mediators in a wide variety of disputes that arise between parties over animal issues.

With a commitment to equality for both animals and people, Ryther Law Group, LLP is a pro-LGBTQ+ firm and advocates for the rights of all animals by being plant-based. The firm's unique approach combines deep knowledge of animal law with a strong work ethic and humility, making it a notable advocate in this emerging area of law.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at (310) 751-4404 or visit our website.