CAMS CERTIFICATION: Become a Certified Companion Animal Mediation Specialist
Launching June 2025 | Join the Waitlist Today
Certification Program - CAMS ABA
More Than Pets. More Than Property.
In today’s emotionally charged legal landscape, companion animals are no longer just property—they are family. Attorneys and mediators need specialized tools to navigate these uniquely sensitive disputes with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Introducing the CAMS Certification Program—the first-of-its-kind training designed specifically for the legal professionals who work at the intersection of family law, estate planning, civil liability, and the human-animal bond.
HLM Companion Animal Mediation Specialist (CAMS) Certification Program taught, virtually or in person, by Debra Hamilton, Esq. a leading pioneer in the field
By completing this course, you will:
- Earn your Certified Companion Animal Mediation Specialist (CAMS) credential.
- Confidently mediate high-conflict pet custody, estate, veterinary, contract, neighbor, and breeder disputes.
- Reduce emotional escalation and legal costs for your clients.
- Build a niche practice in one of the fastest-growing areas of mediation.
- Receive downloadable templates, checklists, and sample agreements to use immediately.
Course Curriculum
Each module includes interactive video lessons, case scenarios, expert scripts, real-world tools, and downloadable resources.
Module 1: Foundations of Companion Animal Law & Mediation Principles
- Understand how animals are treated in the law across jurisdictions.
- Learn emotional intelligence techniques to guide high-emotion cases.
- Apply trauma-informed, client-centered mediation strategies.
Module 2: Divorce & Separation Mediation for Companion Animals
- Navigate complex emotional and custodial dynamics during separation.
- Draft enforceable, empathetic pet-sharing agreements.
- Explore real-world examples and resolution strategies.
Module 3: Estate Planning & Trust Mediation for Companion Animals
- Address conflict around pet guardianship, care trusts, and funding.
- Mediate multi-stakeholder estate disputes over animals with compassion.
- Leverage practical documents and client worksheets to protect thier animals.
Module 4: Liability, Damages & Veterinary Disputes
- Manage emotionally intense claims involving veterinary care.
- Understand damages, consent issues, and client communication breakdowns.
- Learn how to bring calm to a conflict between pet parents and professionals.
Module 5: Contractual Disputes & Emerging Areas in Companion Animal Mediation
- Resolve breeder, handler, service animal, and rescue-related disputes.
- Explore emerging areas: custody law, pet insurance, behavioral claims.
- Position yourself as a thought leader in this evolving field.
What You’ll Get:
- Professional CAMS Certification and downloadable certificate
- Templates, agreements, and tools for immediate practice use
- Exclusive access to the CAMS Specialist Directory
- Monthly Q&A calls and a private learner community
- Recognition as a leader in the emerging field of animal law mediation
Join the Waitlist Now
Be the first to know when enrollment opens in June 2025. Seats will be limited for the inaugural class.
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This course is for you if:
- You’re a family law, estate, civil, or criminal attorney encountering more pet-related disputes.
- You’re a mediator looking to expand your services into a deeply meaningful niche.
- You believe that resolving animal-centered conflicts requires more than just legal knowledge—it requires empathy, trust-building, and emotional clarity.
“This certification gave me a whole new way to approach emotionally complex cases. The tools are practical, and the emotional lens is transformational.”
— Early CAMS Beta Learner
”This certification gave me a whole new way to approach emotionally complex cases. The tools are practical, and the emotional lens is transformational.
Early CAMS Beta Learner
