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When a retainer is paid by someone other than the client, who is entitled to a refund of unearned fees?

August 14, 2018 - Ethics Help Blog

My client’s mother put up the $1,000 retainer I required to take the case. The client has now terminated me and wants me to pay him the unearned portion of the retainer, about $500. May I do that?

August 2018 Wyoming Lawyer

August 7, 2018 - Wyoming Lawyer

A potential client who is unhappy with her present lawyer called my office. May I talk to her?

July 30, 2018 - Ethics Help Blog

There is a common misconception regarding a lawyer’s obligations when contacted by a represented party who is unhappy with her lawyer.

Collateralizing Unpaid Legal Fees: Can it be Done Ethically?

July 26, 2018 - Ethics Help Blog

“I have a potential client who does not have the cash to pay my retainer right now. He wants to give me the deed to some property as security for my fee. I don’t think I can do this, but I thought I would check on it. I would like to help this guy if I can do it ethically.”

November 9, 2018 – The Bespoke Protector: Tailoring the Role of Trust Protectors in Long Term Trusts

July 16, 2018 - CLE

The use of trust protectors in domestic trusts has exploded in recent years. Their popularity is reflected in the growing body of statutory recognition, extending beyond dedicated directed trust statutes to other states.

Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Vacancy in Fifth Judicial District Court

June 13, 2018 - Member Announcements

Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Michael K. Davis, who has been appointed by Chief Justice E. James Burke to act as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission pursuant to Article 5, § 4 of the Wyoming Constitution, announced today that Fifth Judicial District Judge Robert E. Skar will be retiring from the court, effective October 2, 2018.

Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Rock Springs Lawyer

June 12, 2018 - News Releases

The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order of 30-day suspension of Rock Springs attorney Robert W. Hiatt Jr. commencing July 2, 2018.

Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Supreme Court Vacancy

June 8, 2018 - Member Announcements

Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Michael K. Davis, who has been appointed by Chief Justice E. James Burke to act as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission pursuant to Article 5, § 4 of the Wyoming Constitution, announced today that Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke will be retiring from the Court, effective October 8, 2018.

June 2018 Wyoming Lawyer

June 7, 2018 - Wyoming Lawyer

Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Casper Lawyer

June 5, 2018 - News Releases

The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued an order suspending Casper attorney Traci E. Mears for a period of nine months commencing June 15, 2018.

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