North American Equine Services, LLC.
Specializing in Equine Litigation Consulting and Horse Appraisals.

Initial Complimentary Phone Consultation - 1-800-575-1669


The “STAR AWARD” is presented periodically to the attorney or law firm that represents the highest of standards as outlined below; CLICK HERE for the current "STAR AWARD" recipient.


1. The recipient’s client’s needs always come first.

2. The recipient always makes sure that NAES stays constantly informed of any and all facts and new documents.

3. All invoices are paid in a very timely manner.

4. The recipient listens to both the “good” and “bad” parts of the expert’s thoughts and tries to incorporate them into the case.

5. All deadlines for either written opinions, depositions or any other appearances are communicated in writing to NAES immediately.

6. The recipient is easy to work with and respects what NAES can do to aid the case.

Because the nature of our business does not always lend itself to a regular timing of events, this award is offered on a periodic basis.

The recipient of the award receives a one year’s FREE web site text with logo advertisement.

The award is judged by all members of the NAES staff, since the interpersonal relations with all is so very important.

Questions concerning the award should be directed to Dave Johnson at 800-575-1669.



The current NAES "STAR AWARD" Recipient:

Mr. Henry Cirillo
may be reached at his offices:
Furth, Lehmann & Grant
225 Bush Street, 15th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104.


Telephone: 415-433-2070
Fax: 415-982-2076
Email: hcirillo@Furth.com
Mr. Cirillo was born in New York; graduated from Cornell University (B.S., Biology) and received another degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook (M.A., Liberal Studies).

He then received his law degree from, (magna cum laude), from the Hastings College of the Law at the University of California. In addition, Hank received the Order of the Coif, was elected to the Thurston Society and received First Prize in the David E. Snodgrass Moot Court Competition.

Hank has practiced in the area of complex business litigation for over 20 years, particularly with respect to securities fraud and antitrust class actions.

His varied business practice includes equine law litigation (involving such issues as fraud, agency and professional negligence); and common law fraud, negligence and breach of contract actions involving oil and gas developers, partnerships and real estate syndications.

He was formerly with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Emerson LLP (now Bingham McCutchen) for 11 years.


STAR AWARD for 2005

DeMeo & DeMeo
Mr. John F.
(Jack) DeMeo, Esq.
565 West College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-5064


Telephone: 707-545-3232
Fax: 707-545-1725
Email: demlaw@sonic.net
Winning a NAES Star Award, Jack DeMeo is one of Northern California’s most successful attorneys in horse litigation. His practice involves personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, professional negligence, banking and matters involving the Thoroughbred racing industry. Jack serves as a Judge Pro Tem and member of the Judicial Arbitration Program of the Sonoma County Superior Court. Jack is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers.