Julie I. Fershtman

Julie I. Fershtman (www.fershtmanlaw.com), a lawyer, speaker, and author, is a Shareholder with the 105-lawyer full-service law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, in its Southfield, Michigan, office where her practice focuses on business litigation, fraud litigation, insurance law, insurance coverage, sporting and recreational liability, agribusiness, personal injury defense, and contract disputes. She is widely considered to be one of the nation's leading practitioners in Equine Law. Books Fershtman's most recent books are: - "Equine Law and Horse Sense," published in 2019 by ABA Publishing. This award-winning book is comprehensive and easy to read. It covers a multitude of legal issues involving horse ownership, liability, contracts, veterinary malpractice, insurance, defamation, land use, employment, equine businesses, and laws impacting horses and the people who work with them. Three National Awards received: WINNER of a 2020 NYC Big Book Award in the category of "Reference." FIRST PLACE at the American Horse Publications 2019 Equine Media Awards. SILVER AWARD WINNER at the Independent Book Publishers Association 2020 Benjamin Franklin Book Awards. - "Litigating Animal Law Disputes: A Complete Guide for Lawyers" (co-author/co-editor), published in 2009 by ABA Publishing. Articles and Blog She has written over 400 published articles on Equine Law. Her blog is: www.equinelawblog.com. Law Practice A lawyer for 34 years, Fershtman's law practice is national in scope. She has successfully tried cases before juries in 4 states and has been admitted as pro hac vice (out of state) counsel in state and federal courts in 18 jurisdictions around the country. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Michigan Super Lawyers recognized her as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan" and "Top 50 Women Lawyers in Michigan." Martindale.com rates her "AV," its highest possible rating for abilities and ethics. Michigan Lawyers Weekly named her "Woman of the Year" in Michigan's legal profession in 2016. Service to the Profession Fershtman is a past President (2011-2012) of the 43,000-member State Bar of Michigan (www.sbmpres2012.com), and only the 5th woman in the bar's 84-year history to hold this position. Speaking Her speaking engagements span 29 states, primarily on topics of law, liability, insurance, and risk management. She graduated from Emory College in 1983 and Emory Law School in 1986. For more information, please visit: www.fershtmanlaw.com, www.fosterswift.com, www.equinelaw.net, www.equinelaw.info, www.equinelawblog.com