Equine Law
Bohlman Law Offices, P.C. assists clients in various horse-related legal matters. As a horse owner and enthusiast, Erick Bohlman has an insider’s perspective that allows him to anticipate and recognize the needs of clients coming from a variety of equine fields; including racing, English, western, polo, field hunter and breed-specific disciplines. Bohlman Law Offices has provided legal counsel to trainers, breeders, instructors, veterinarians, boarding facilities, farriers and buyers & sellers of horses. Erick Bohlman has successfully litigated equine disputes in state and federal courts, and has also provided counsel regarding equine insurance issues, liability concerns, and tax & estate planning matters as they relate to equine professionals and hobbyists.
Past and current clients include The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, The Illinois Quarterhorse Racing Association, The Riding Club of Barrington Hills, The Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society, The Fox Valley Hunt Club and numerous individual trainers, jockeys, drivers, competitors, breeders and owners.
- Ownership Syndicates (partnerships, LLCs, corporations)
- Boarding Facility Lien Enforcement
- Illinois Racing Board/Licensing Matters
- Training & Lesson Contracts
- Purchase & Sale Agreements
- Breeding Contracts
- Incorporation of Equine Businesses
- Risk Management and Disclosure Documents
- Limitation of Liability Agreements
- Equine Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Land Use and Zoning Regulations
- Tax and Estate Planning for Horse Owners
- Equine-Related Litigation


