Local Equine Attorney Reappointed to Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee

West Palm Beach, FL, July 09, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Donald P. Dufresne, Esq., partner at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., has been reappointed by Wellington Vice Mayor Matt Willhite to serve on Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee. His two-year appointment beginning on June 10, 2010 will run through May 31, 2012. He currently serves as the committee’s chairman.

Dufresne, an accomplished equestrian and equestrian law practitioner, will act as a voting member of the Equestrian Preserve Committee which provides advice upon the request of the Village Council or the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on various matters, including: protecting and preserving land in the preserve for equestrian purposes; safety of riders; flooding and drainage in the preserve; having representation within the Village on policy and planning; permitting, zoning and code enforcement within the preserve; designating the equestrian preserve as permanent and inviolate; land development regulations as they apply to the preserve area; recommended equestrian projects for inclusion in the capital improvements program; and the design and/or configuration of equestrian capital projects.

“The EPC serves a vital role, not only to the equestrian industry and equestrian community, but to the entire Village,” said Dufresne. “It is through the dedication of my fellow committee members that the EPC works to preserve the equestrian lifestyle and maintain our village as the premier equestrian destination in the world.”

Dufresne is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Greenspoon Marder, P.A. He has a particular specialty in equine law and matters involving the equestrian industry. Other primary areas of practice include: real property; lending and business transactions, including asset and equities transfers; condominium law; title insurance; financing; acquisition; development; leasing; and 1031 exchanges. He also assists clients in general corporate and partnership matters including domestic and international transactions. Furthermore, Dufresne has extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of agreements involving asset purchases, employment, shareholders, software development, licensing and internet hosting.

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