fiona-duffy

Fiona Duffy, Esq.

Reviewer

Attorney

University of Arkansas

Experience

Fiona Duffy is a lawyer licensed in California. She is passionate about service dogs and disability rights. She was a Deputy Public Defender at the Sonoma County Public Defenders Office and formerly served as a law clerk for Judge Brandon Harrison of the Arkansas Court of Appeals. Fiona has also worked as a fund development manager in the non-profit space. Fiona holds a Juris Doctor as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas.

Articles Legally reviewed by: Fiona Duffy, Esq.

Service Dog Requirements - ServiceDogCertifications

Service Dog Requirements

The ADA defines a Service Animal as a dog individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. A disability can be a physical impairment, but the ADA also includes mental illnesses that substantially limit one or more major life activities, such as depression, severe anxiety, or […]

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ESA pig in the streets of New York

How to Qualify for An Emotional Support Animal

Overview If you have an emotional disability, you can legally qualify for an ESA, short for an emotional support animal. You must have documentation of an emotional or mental disability from a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, or other duly licensed and/or certified mental health professional. This certification should be a formal and appropriately formatted letter, known […]

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