Litigation
Filing High Impact Lawsuits that Expand the Protections for Animals Under the Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund goes to court for animals. From filing high-impact lawsuits to providing amicus curiae briefs, our litigation work is a primary tool in our work to advance the interests of animals. Our team of expert staff attorneys may bring suit themselves, or we may retain outside counsel to represent us. We may file either as a named plaintiff, or as the attorneys for other organizations or individuals. Our civil actions on behalf of animals often include filing amicus curiae briefs arguing the case for recognition of the bonds between humans and nonhuman animals, and filing formal complaints against government agencies charged with enforcing laws meant to protect animals.
Litigation Program Team
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Matthew Liebman
Director of Litigation -
Amanda Howell
Staff Attorney -
Anthony Eliseuson
Senior Staff Attorney -
Chris Berry
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Cristina Stella
Senior Staff Attorney -
Daniel Waltz
Staff Attorney -
Kelsey Eberly
Staff Attorney -
Gail Evans
Litigation Program Manager -
Emma McCapes
Litigation Program Administrative Assistant
Related Cases
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Lawsuit to Protect the Endangered Species Act
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Bernhardt
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Challenging the Treatment of Animals at Special Memories Zoo
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Special Memories Zoo, LLC et al.
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Challenging Wildlife Services for Violating NEPA
Center for Biological Diversity v. USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services
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See MoreRelated News
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Lawsuit to Protect the Endangered Species Act
Lawsuit alleges the government has unlawfully weakened protections for threatened and endangered speciesOctober 22, 2019 Press Release -
Exposing Animal Abusers: Update on the Animal Welfare Blackout
In early 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) purged tens of thousands of important documents related to animal welfare from the agency’s website. The purged inspection reports documented violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).September 18, 2019 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sends Notice of Intent to Sue Wisconsin Roadside Zoo
Endangered animals including lions, tigers, and gray wolves suffer in squalid conditions at Special Memories Zoo.September 10, 2019 Press Release
