Mahan Law adds attorney Holli Spaulding to veterinary practice team

Mahan Law has hired attorney Holli Spaulding as an associate to expand its veterinary law work nationwide. The move adds litigation, business law and regulatory compliance experience as the firm advises veterinarians and practice owners on transactions, disputes and compliance matters.

Why it matters: - Mahan Law is expanding capacity in a niche legal market that serves veterinarians, veterinary practice owners and animal health professionals nationwide. - Spaulding brings litigation and compliance experience that can help clients handle disputes, transactions and operational risk. - The hire supports the firm’s work on practice sales, acquisitions and outside general counsel services.

What happened: - Mahan Law named Holli Spaulding an associate attorney. - Spaulding joins the Bellevue, Kentucky-based firm as it grows its veterinary law practice. - The announcement was made August 19, 2026.

The details: - Spaulding’s background includes litigation, business law and regulatory compliance. - Before Mahan Law, Spaulding served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Northern Kentucky. - In that role, Spaulding handled felony and misdemeanor prosecutions, negotiated case resolutions and represented the Commonwealth in court. - Spaulding also has experience in corporate compliance and risk management. - Mahan Law advises veterinarians across the United States on practice sales and acquisitions, employment agreements, business formation, partnership disputes, litigation, regulatory compliance and outside general counsel services. - The firm also focuses on practice purchases, sales, startups, compliance and business structuring. - Spaulding has been involved in animal rescue efforts and Trap, Neuter and Return initiatives. - Spaulding said she is excited to join a firm dedicated to supporting veterinarians and practice owners nationwide and wants to help clients use practical legal solutions so they can focus on patient care and practice growth. - Anthony A. Mahan, founder of Mahan Law, said Spaulding’s litigation experience, business acumen and client-service commitment strengthen the firm’s ability to help veterinary professionals protect what they have built and plan for long-term success.

Between the lines: - The hire suggests Mahan Law is leaning further into a specialized advisory model for veterinary businesses, where legal work often blends litigation, compliance and deal support. - Spaulding’s animal welfare background also fits the firm’s branding around the veterinary profession, not just its transactional legal work.

What's next: - Spaulding will help Mahan Law serve more veterinary clients across the country. - The firm is likely to keep building around practice transactions, disputes and regulatory issues as demand grows for specialized veterinary counsel.

The bottom line: - Mahan Law is betting that added litigation and compliance experience will deepen its appeal to veterinarians and practice owners facing complex business decisions.