Veterinary Law and Consulting Firm Protecting Veterinary Associates and Practice Owners
Specialists in Associate Contracts, Practice Sales / Acquisitions, Partnerships and more

Helping You Navigate the Complexities of Veterinary Law
20 years ago, we practiced veterinary medicine without a thought as to the law. Does your practice go a day without having to consider it now?
At aVL, we practice exclusively in the areas of veterinary- related law and business - and have done so for over 30 years in order to meet the unique and evolving needs of veterinarians. We can help you make the right decisions for your practice and career from a highly informed perspective.
We created our legal and consulting practice to meet the specific and highly unique requirements of veterinary practitioners.
Just the Counsel You Need
We understand that every client’s requirements and circumstances are unique. So we tailor our solutions to meet those specific needs – on a budget.
There are 4 primary reasons veterinarians have been confidently coming to us since 1993:

Meet Christopher Allen, D.V.M., J.D.
40 years as a practicing attorney
30 years a practicing veterinarian and veterinary consultant
Columnist and Editorial Board member, DVM360 Magazine
Lecturer – CVC, AVMA, Western States Veterinary Conferences
Speaker at many state Veterinary Association Conventions
Former Pet Insurance veterinary advisory board member
Generalist and Specialist clients include:
Practice Areas
Who We Serve
We're here for the life of your career.
The services we offer at Associates in Veterinary Law, P.C. are designed to support veterinarians like you throughout your professional career.
Whether you’re:

…We’re Here To Help.
No legal or consulting issue is too small – or large – for us to provide timely and expert advice. Whether you need help determining the best compensation and benefits mix to offer a potential associate, or you have just completed vet school or a residency and are confused about the non-competition terms in one of your job offer letters, our experience can save you angst, time, and money.
We understand BOTH the practice of veterinary medicine and the practice of law.
So we’re able to:
And, importantly, we are your colleagues. Friendly, welcoming, and supportive while addressing your legal or entrepreneurial challenges.