
August 2019 Wyoming Lawyer

The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Sarah L. Chavez, an attorney from Rawlins, has been appointed commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Second Judicial District, which consists of Albany and Laramie Counties.
The Wyoming State Bar announced today that Laramie attorney Kelly M. Neville has been appointed to serve as its President-Elect effective immediately.
The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order disbarring Torrington attorney Gregory L. Knudsen effective July 15, 2019.
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael K. Davis, who acts as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission, announced today that Third Judicial District Judge Nena James will be retiring effective October 18, 2019.
The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued orders amending the Rules of Professional Conduct as well as the Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. The effective date for the amendments is September 1, 2019.
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to partner with Legal Aid of Wyoming to host a free Veterans Legal Advice Clinic on Veterans Day.
The Wyoming Supreme Court today issued an order disbarring Casper lawyer Traci E. Mears. The order was based upon Mears’ fraudulent use of a debit card after the death of a friend.
The Wyoming Supreme Court has suspended five lawyers from the practice of law in Wyoming for failing to comply with the Rules of the Wyoming Supreme Court for Continuing Legal Education.