The Animal Law Committee will provide education, updates and analysis of relevant issues, and holds regular meetings to discuss the changes and new directions in animal law. It shall also serve as a reference point to facilitate cooperation with government agencies, non-governmental humane societies, rescue organizations, animal clubs, breeders of animals, and other entities and persons involved in legal issues affecting animals. Below is a resource guide organized by the committee. 

Assistance Animals in South Carolina:  Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in SC

Assistance Animals In South Carolina

Overview of Animal Rights

Animal Liability Risks

Interstate Commerce of Animals

South Carolina Research Animals 

Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals

Marine Mammals 

Roadside Zoos in South Carolina

Spay/Neuter Resources 

DOJ Service Animal FAQ

Local Animal Laws by County and Town


Nonprofit Resources:

Foster Agreement Form

Foster Application Form

 

SC Animal Law Practitioners

Ashley McMahan 
Columbia 
ashley@mcmahantaylor.com
(803) 219-1110

Charles Anton George
Mount Pleasant 
Dog bites
charles@george-law.com
(404) 441-3100

Christian Saville
Columbia
christian.saville@mccabetrotter.com
(803) 724-5000

James Ritchie
Spartanburg
Equine law 
jim@ritchiefirm.com
(864) 527-5955

Kelly MacQueen-Lowery
Estill
Equine law
kelly@macqueenequinelaw.com
(803) 625-0321

Natalie Bluestein
Mount Pleasant
Divorce custody issues
natalie@bluesteinanddouglas.com
(843) 769-0311

Tasha Kotz
Charleston
Animal custody issues
tasha@tashaakotzlaw.com
(843) 213-3649