Archive for the ‘Discipline’ Category


Supreme Court Censures Cheyenne Attorney

The Wyoming Supreme Court issued a public censure to Cheyenne lawyer, Bruce S. Asay. Asay represented a client with respect to employment-related issues, including a claim for Unemployment Insurance Compensation (UIC) and a discrimination (retaliatory discharge) claim. Asay required a $4,000 payment from the client before filing the discrimination lawsuit, which was deposited into Asay’s lawyer trust account, an account designated for funds belonging to clients.

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Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Riverton Lawyer

The Wyoming Supreme Court today issued an Order of Immediate Suspension of Riverton lawyer, David B. Hooper. The order was issued pursuant to the Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, which provide that within 15 days of the entry of an order of immediate suspension, Bar Counsel shall file a formal charge against the suspended lawyer. Hooper’s suspension is effective immediately, pending final resolution of the formal charge. Hooper was ordered to comply with the rule regarding required action after suspension, including notice to clients, notice to parties in litigation and return of client property.

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Supreme Court Censures Cheyenne Attorney

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued an order of public censure of Cheyenne attorney Dion J. Custis. In a criminal appeal, Custis filed a brief that misrepresented the testimony of an important witness.  When the misrepresentations were brought to the Wyoming Supreme Court’s attention, the Court sanctioned Custis $500 and ordered him to […]

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Wyoming Supreme Court Censures Utah Lawyer

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Supreme Court today issued an order of public censure for Utah attorney, Matthew C. Brimley. Brimley, who is licensed to practice law in Utah but not in Wyoming, undertook to represent four persons who were charged with motor vehicle violations in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.  Brimley filed motions to postpone a scheduled […]

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