MEET POLLY HEY PANOS

Polly Hey Panos is a respected equine attorney based in Redwood City, California. She has been involved with horses for 27 years and has competed on the hunter-jumper show circuit for 25 years.

Practice Areas:  Polly represents clients in all matters relating to horses including drafting all types of contracts; contract disputes; sales and lease disputes; mortality issue disputes; immigration law and advice; formation of partnerships, corporations, LLCs and LLPs; property liability; horse insurance and disputes; zoning and zoning disputes, disciplinary matters with the USEF, trainer/breeder liability and breeding issue and disputes.

Education:  In 2000, Polly graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies.  In 2003, she graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree.  Polly took courses in Social Justice Law, to the extent that her Law School named her a Public Interest Scholar.

Court Admissions:  Polly is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of California, including the Supreme Court of California, California Superior Court, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Polly is a member of the State Bar of California, San Mateo Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Professional Equine Memberships:  In addition, Polly is a member of the United State Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter Jumper Association, Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association, Norcal Hunter Jumper Association, and the California Dressage Society. In 1997, Polly won the Norcal Senior Medal Finals.

Ongoing Education:  Every year, Polly stays current on court decisions and the latest changes in Equine Law by attending the National Equine Law Conference in Kentucky, and is a member of The American College of Equine Attorneys. She also attends yearly immigration conferences sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Charitable Projects:  Polly is a committee member of the Menlo Charity Horse Show, which raises funds to benefit the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Family:  Polly lives in Redwood City with her husband, Jeff Panos, and their lovely standard poodle, Chloe. They are members of Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church.

You’re Invited to Call or E-mail!

“If you have questions or comments about any aspect of law relating to horses,

please don’t hesitate to call or send me an e-mail.  I’ll be glad to hear from you --

and promise I will do everything I can to help you!” -- Polly

Randy Hey

Polly Hey Panos