INTRODUCING A NEW GVMA MEMBER BENEFIT
GVMA Legal Assist for Veterinary Professionals, in partnership with VetLaws
Veterinary professionals regularly face legal questions that affect day-to-day operations, from contracts and employment documents to compliance, recordkeeping, and practice policies. GVMA Legal Assist gives members access to veterinary-focused legal consultation so they can address those questions early, understand their options, and move forward with more confidence.
GVMA Legal Assist connects eligible members with specialized legal guidance through VetLaws attorney Don Riddick, Esq., offering practical support for common veterinary practice matters. The program is designed to help members get informed answers before a routine issue becomes a larger problem.
Your VetLaws Legal Advisor
Don Riddick, Esq.
As the Chief of Strategy and Founding Principal of Amotivv Inc. (www.amotivv.com), I specialize in navigating the complex intersection of emerging technologies, strategic growth, and regulatory frameworks. I am passionate about building forward-thinking strategies that foster innovation while maintaining absolute operational integrity. Prior to founding Amotivv, I served for over five years as the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at Featurespace. In this role, I led board governance, mergers and acquisitions, and global risk mitigation. A significant focus of my work involved collaborating with international teams to align cutting-edge AI technologies with evolving legal frameworks. By developing proactive legal strategies, I successfully reduced corporate liability, protected vital intellectual property, and cleared the runway for scalable organizational growth. My broader background spans the technology and veterinary sectors, including impactful work with the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association and private legal consultancy. Across all industries, my mission has been consistent: deliver tailored, actionable advice that mitigates risk and drives business success.
This benefit can be especially valuable when reviewing contracts, evaluating compliance concerns, updating forms or policies, addressing employment-related documents, or thinking through business and risk management questions. Because the service is tailored to veterinary practice operations, members receive guidance grounded in the realities of running and supporting a veterinary business. Communications are also subject to professional confidentiality and attorney-client privilege where applicable.
For members, the value is clear. Individual GVMA members receive one hour of included consultation, while Premier members receive two hours of included consultation, along with priority response times. If additional support is needed, members can continue with discounted follow-on services through VetLaws. That means membership doesn’t just provide access — it helps reduce the cost of getting trusted legal guidance when it matters.
PRICING
| Service Type | Premier Members | Individual Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 2 hours FREE | 1 hour FREE | Standard Legal Rate (Approx. $450<) |
| Follow-on services | $250/hour | $300/hour | Standard Legal Rate |
For veterinary professionals who are not yet members, GVMA Legal Assist is another strong reason to join. The program is available only to GVMA members in good standing, making membership the gateway to affordable, veterinary-specific legal support that can protect the practice, reduce uncertainty, and save time when important decisions need to be made.
Accessing the program is straightforward. Members can visit the GVMA Legal Assist portal through the GVMA member site to connect with VetLaws and begin the process. The service is available for veterinary practice matters in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, with consultation on Georgia law available to members in any location.
When legal questions come up, GVMA Legal Assist offers a practical place to start. It helps members get trusted guidance, understand next steps, and make informed decisions with greater confidence
Learn more about GVMA Legal Assist and see how GVMA membership gives your practice access to trusted legal guidance designed for veterinary professionals.
