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James W. Anable, Jr. Animal Law, General Civil Law
Mr. Anable graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) in 1990. He has been practicing Animal Law since 1995. In addition to general civil law, areas of emphasis include representing clients accused of owning a dangerous or vicious dog, contracts between breeders and dog owners, and any other legal issues involving pets or companion animals.
Mr. Anable has served as the vice president and president of the Dangerous Ordinance Group (D.O.G.), a grass roots organization that formed out of frustration with the former City of Seattle's animal control ordinances. The efforts of D.O.G. culminated in a revision to Seattle's animal control code. He is also the past Secretary/Treasurer, and current "Executive Committee At-large member" of the Washington State Bar Association's Animal Law Section . Mr. Anable is a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fun