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Agricultural & Agribusiness Agriculture the cornerstone of civilization and commerce. Both dynamic and complex, the agricultural sector offers tough challenges and exceptional opportunities to its participants. Frilots Agricultural & Agribusiness Practice focuses on helping our clients meet the challenges and reap the rewards of this diverse industry. We recognize the competitive environment that our clients face. In no other industry does individual philosophy, technology, and the use of capital intersect more uniquely than in the utilization of natural resources for the production of food, fiber, and fuel. The business of moving food and fiber from the farm-gate to the ultimate consumer involves many stakeholders and a multitude of resources. We understand the breadth of the issues that are involved and meet them head-on with insight, experience, and commitment. Insight. Our professionals have a wealth of knowledge about the industry. We understand the optimization of limited resources in commodity production, and the effort required to reach the marketplace. We stay informed on the issues and trends that our clients face every day in their businesses. Our attorneys have advanced degrees and specialized education in agricultural law, policy, and science, allowing us to collaborate with clients to achieve results and meet objectives. Experience. Wisdom and strength through experience a hallmark of our attorneys. Battle-tested in the courtroom and in negotiation, our experience delivers true value to our clients. But it doesnt stop there our attorneys have lived and worked in production agriculture. We know first-hand both the hard work and the reward of agriculture. The collective background of our team allows us to go beyond just simple representation we collaborate to find the best solutions for our clients. Committment. Our attorneys are committed to the future of agriculture. We stay on top of the trends, policies, and economic forces that continually shape and propel the industry. Innovations in biotechnology, the development of new markets, increased emphasis on food safety, and shifting political policies require an ever-increasing level of sophistication to effectively navigate. Our dedication to a sustainable and dynamic agricultural sector drives innovative thinking and approaches to serve our clients Businesses and sectors we represent: Seed Crop Protection & Productivity Biofuels Biotechnology Cooperatives Livestock Producers & Markets Agricultural Product Distributors Crop Insurance Nurseries Specialty Crops Growing a professional relationship with our clients. We understand the modern agricultural landscape. Our attorneys have addressed issues involving a myriad of commodities in diverse production systems. This invaluable experience enables our team to focus on relevant matter and quickly analyze situations. We strive to deliver clear direction for our clients so that they can achieve their goals. Delivering the best legal services, with integrity and adherence to the highest standards, are hallmarks of our firm. We utilize both traditional and alternative fee arrangements to offer our clients the flexibility to meet the challenges of a competitive economic climate. Our approach is to partner with clients in a way that makes sense to their business. TEAM MEMBERS Joel E. Cape B.S. Agricultural Economics J.D. University of Arkansas Master of Laws in Agriculture Miles P. Clements B.A. Tulane University J.D. Tulane University Garrett Thalgott B.S. Agronomy J.D. Drake University School of Law AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS BLOG Frilot's Agriculture & Agribusiness Group has developed the Agrarian Update , a blog that focuses on legal issues and news pertaining to agriculture and agribusiness. The blog is maintained by the members of the Agriculture & Agribusiness Group who draw upon their wealth of experience and knowledge to provide legal updates and analysis impacting the businesses, products and services of the agricultural industry. To view the blog click here or go to www.farmlaw.blogspot.com. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS |
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