The number of dogs is growing in this country and, unfortunately, so is the number of dog bites – this is a serious public health issue, particularly for children.  While much needs to be done in enforcement of the significant New York laws that lend themselves to bite protection such as licensing and leash laws, when bites do occur, it is important that all those involved are guaranteed due process in order to help ensure a just outcome.

This nuts-and-bolts program reviews the applicable definitions and law under the Agriculture and Markets Law and practical aspects of representing clients in dangerous dog cases in the Town and Village Courts.

Program Contents

· Review of the Applicable Definitions and Dangerous Dog Law

· Nuts and Bolts of a Dangerous Dog Case

· Panel Discussion and Audience Questions

Program Speakers

Hon. Helene Goldberger (Chair and Moderator)
—Albany

Peter Borchelt, PhD
Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc.
—Brooklyn

Leonard Egert, Esq.
Egert & Trakinski
—New York City

Hon. Arnold Etelson
Etelson & Fassberg
—Suffern

Amy Trakinski, Esq.
Egert & Trakinski
—New York City

Stacy Wolf, Esq.
Senior Director
ASPCA
Legislative Services & Anti-Cruelty Training
—Brunswick

Total MCLE Credits...... 3.0

Ethics MCLE Credits..... 0.0

* Each additional person who uses the tapes for MCLE credit must purchase a copy of the “MCLE coursebook.”