Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Nonprofits (Litigation)

Newport Beach, California

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Personal Introduction

Thompson Animal Law is a dedicated animal law firm representing people, families, nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven businesses in legal matters involving animals. Our work is grounded in careful legal analysis, personal attention, and a clear understanding that these cases are often emotionally difficult as well as legally complex. We help clients navigate disputes involving veterinary malpractice, harm caused by pet care providers, dangerous dog proceedings, animal custody issues, shelter reform, and support for nonprofit and animal-focused organizations.

Practice Composition

Litigation

Education

Lewis & Clark Law School
Lewis & Clark Law School LLM (2025)
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of San Francisco School of Law JD (2015)

Practice Summary

Animal law and animal rights including dangerous and vicious dog defense, dog bite defense, false advertising, shelter reform, torts against boarders, groomers, and trainers, veterinary malpractice cases, animal custody matters, domestic violence or civil harassment restraining order matters, and assisting nonprofits with various matters.

Response Time

1 day

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

Sarah enjoys yoga, cooking (as a proud vegan), wine tasting, and travel, as well as hiking with her three rescue wolf dogs – Roku, Rhea, and Attis. Sarah also supports various animal rescues. Having a special affinity for wolf dogs, she volunteers with Apex Protection Project, including sponsoring a wolf dog yearly, assisting with legal issues, and reviewing foster, adoption, and surrender applications. In 2024, Sarah was instrumental in securing the safe release of 29 wolf dogs from the City of Barstow and Shasta County. Sarah and her husband have just opened an animal advocacy and sanctuary nonprofit organization, Red Wolf Rescue.

Bar Admissions

California

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