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An Interview with Debra Hamilton, Animal-Related Dispute Resolution
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In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Debra Hamilton, founder of Hamilton Law and Mediation and a nationally recognized leader in mediating conflicts involving pets and animals. She’s also the host of the “Why Do Pets Matter?” podcast and a frequent speaker and writer on mediation and animal law.
Deb shares her journey from litigator to mediator, explores emerging legal trends like best-interest standards for animals, and introduces the MAAP Blueprint for planning a pet’s future care. She shares practical tools for resolving emotionally charged disputes with compassion and clarity—offering a roadmap for lawyers, veterinarians, and pet owners alike.
Chapters
1. An Interview with Debra Hamilton, Animal-Related Dispute Resolution (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Guest Introduction (00:00:07)
3. Deb’s Journey From Litigator To Mediator (00:01:55)
4. Why Courts Struggle With Pet Cases (00:05:59)
5. Mediation Principles In Animal Disputes (00:07:19)
6. Best Interest Of The Pet vs Property (00:12:42)
7. Techniques To Defuse Grief And Anger (00:16:25)
8. Misconceptions About Mediation (00:20:43)
9. Planning For Pets: The MAPP Framework (00:24:42)
10. Podcasting, Writing, And Influences (00:31:20)
11. Speaking, Training, And Vet Communication (00:34:47)
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