Equine Legal Resources Exhibits at Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo – Henry Portner, Esq. Talks Law with Equestrians

Written by: Mary Hilton
Client: Henry N. Portner, Esquire
Release Date: 2008-12-16

WELLINGTON, FL – December 16, 2008 – Equine Legal Resources, a law firm based in Palm Beach County, Florida, with offices throughout the country, exhibited at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo held December 3-7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Expo was held in conjunction with show jumping and dressage competition during the Holiday and Horses “AA” CSI-W and Dressage at the Holiday and Horses CDI 3*. Henry N. Portner, Esquire, the Partner in Charge of the law firm, was on hand at the Equine Legal Resources display to talk with equestrians.

Mr. Portner, who has represented a diverse group of equestrian owners, businesses, real estate entrepreneurs, builders, and developers for more than 25 years, noted that Equine Legal Resources specializes in equine law, equine litigation and equine taxation, which were “hot topics” with people who stopped by the display.

“The hottest topics had to do with buying, selling and leasing horses,” Mr. Portner said. “Often, what was a hobby, a love of horses, turns into a major economic investment. And too often, that investment is at risk without competent legal input in the underlying agreements. Unfortunately, the old days of the handshake have long since passed.”

Mr. Portner’s expertise encompasses breeders, stables, equine syndications, equestrian farm and estate buyers and sellers, equine professionals, and equestrian associations. He noted that the majority of the people who stopped by the Equine Legal Resources display were owners of horses, many with children active in local competitions.

“Insurance was also an area of concern and interest,” Mr. Portner said. “Getting the right insurance has always been of paramount importance. After all, there is a considerable investment in competition horses.”

Summing up his experience at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Mr. Portner recounted, “Taking into account the excellent weather and the beautiful grounds, it turned out to be fun and relaxed, rather than just business as usual. Wellington has some really nice people – and I think it true that those with horses and pets are truly a friendly crowd.”

If you are interested in discussing your case or any legal matter, please call Equine Legal Resources to set up a no-charge, no-obligation, one-on-one consultation.

Equine Legal Resources Contact Information
Partner in Charge: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources
Telephone: 561-400-0027 or Toll Free: 1-888-9HORSE0.
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.EquineLegalResources.com
Offices in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina

PHOTO CAPTION: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources. PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Equine Legal Resources. This photo may only be used in relation to this press release.