Equine Law

Outside of his law practice, William J. Berman, has a passion for horses.  His experience started when he was ten years old as a member of the Junior Essex Troop in West Orange, New Jersey.  Bill is an equestrian enthusiast who holds memberships in the United States Equestrian Team and the United States Equestrian Federation.  Having ridden, competed and owned horses for over forty years, Bill brings his outside interest into the Firm’s practice of law. 

Bill has represented many Olympic riders, horse owners, trainers, horse shows and horse show management throughout his career.  He has been involved in USEF administrative hearings representing Olympic riders, horse owners, amateur riders and horse show management.  When necessary, Bill prosecutes and defends equine claims in litigation in all New Jersey State and Federal Courts.  If you simply own a horse or work within the horse industry, Bill is available to assist you in any of the following areas:

• Purchase or sale of horse
• Lease of horse with or without an option to purchase
• Equine Contracts
• Equine Syndications
• Purchase/Sale Agreements
• Breeding Agreements
• Boarding Agreements
• Stable Liability Contracts
• Defense at Administrative Hearings
• Prosecution and Defense of equine claims in all New Jersey State and Federal Courts
• Defense of Administration claims brought by the United States Equestrian Federation
• Appraisal reviews
• Installment Sale Agreements
• Training Contracts
• Liability Waivers
• LLC and Partnership Agreements
• Mediation of Disputes

Bill is here to provide you with his hands on, sophisticated attention to detail service for all of your equine needs.  Please feel free to contact Bill with any questions at 973-206-8200.