Intake Form

This form is for people directly impacted by industrial animal agriculture – and people working on behalf of impacted community members – who seek legal guidance or representation. For all other inquiries, please visit Public Justice’s webpage on potential case submissions, located here.
Basic Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address*
City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Are you contacting us as a private citizen or as part of a local group or organization?*
If local group or organization, please include a website (or Facebook page if website is unavailable).
Is there a question you would like to ask the Food Project?

The Issue
What is happening in your community that caused you to seek our help?*
How are you, your community, and/or the environment being harmed?
Please provide us with a brief history of the situation.
Do you know the name of the entity that is responsible for the harm? Can you provide the name(s) of the owners, operators or corporation?
Address or GPS location of the entity
Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code
Type of facility
- Slaughterhouse/Processing plant
- Concentrated animal feeding operation
- Other
Type of Facility - Other
Is this facility
- New?
- An expansion or renovation of an existing facility?
- An established facility?
- Other
Other
How long has the facility been established?
What kind of permits and licenses does the facility have? (If known)
Who issues the permits and licenses?
Does this facility involve animals? If so, what kind of animal? How many animals? How is animal waste stored and disposed?
Are there any relevant upcoming deadlines or events, like a permit hearing?

Community Engagement and Awareness
Have you contacted any other organizations on this issue? Which ones?
Does anyone else in your community share your concerns?
If so, have you organized or are you willing to organize as a community to address the issue you’re facing?*
- Yes
- No
Has there been any press on this matter? Please upload below or provide hyperlinks:
File
Please upload any *PUBLIC* documents, including maps, permits, enforcement documents, press, pictures, etc. that would be helpful in our assessment of your legal claims. (Please do not share confidential materials or materials that contain sensitive information)
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Next Steps
- You should receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your online request for assistance the same day that it’s submitted.
- Generally, your request for assistance will be reviewed by Public Justice within two (2) weeks of receipt (sooner, if time sensitive and we have resources available).
- You may receive a follow-up phone call from a legal assistant, law clerk, or attorney to obtain additional information.
- Generally, Public Justice will inform you whether we are able to provide legal assistance within three (3) weeks of receiving your request (sooner, if time sensitive and we have resources available) regarding any advice or assistance we may be able to provide.