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Should non-lawyer assistants sign pleadings and other legal documents?

March 25, 2019 - Ethics Help Blog

I am a sole practitioner with a busy litigation practice who spends a lot of time out of the office at depositions and in court. I have always had my legal assistant sign pleadings and letters in my absence, but someone recently complained that this practice may constitute the unauthorized practice of law. What should I do?

Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Casper Lawyer

March 21, 2019 - News Releases

The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued a 30-day order of suspension commencing April 1, 2019, to Casper attorney Donald L. Tolin.

Experts and How to Use Them in a Family Law Case

March 7, 2019 - News Releases

The use and engagement of the expert witness is often overlooked in the family law arena. However, every case, regardless of funds available, should at least have a consideration by the attorney, of whether or not experts are necessary. Experts can not only help your client’s case, but also disarm the other side’s case in […]

The Benefits of an Engaged Client

February 14, 2019 - News Releases

There are both practical and professional reasons to get clients engaged in their legal matters – and they often converge. In short, an engaged client is often an informative team player.

Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Vacancy in Ninth Judicial District Court

February 12, 2019 - Member Announcements

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael K. Davis, who acts as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission, announced today that Ninth Judicial District Judge Norman E. Young will be retiring effective July 3, 2019.

February 2019 Wyoming Lawyer

February 11, 2019 - Wyoming Lawyer

Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends 15 Attorneys

January 17, 2019 - News Releases

The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 15 attorneys have been suspended from the practice of law in Wyoming for failing to comply with Article I, Sec. 5(b) of the Bylaws of the Wyoming State Bar by not paying their annual license fees.

CALL FOR COMMENTS – Proposed Amendments to Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure

January 14, 2019 - Member Announcements

The Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) and the Bar Counsel Review and Oversight Committee (ROC), in collaboration with the Office of Bar Counsel have proposed changes to the Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure (WRDP) in the areas of confidentiality of attorney disciplinary proceedings and the composition of hearing panels of the Board of Professional Responsibility. Member of the Wyoming State Bar are invited to comment upon the proposed changes (attached).

CALL FOR COMMENTS – Proposed Amendments to Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct

January 14, 2019 - Member Announcements

The Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) and the Bar Counsel Review and Oversight Committee (ROC), in collaboration with the Office of Bar Counsel, have proposed changes to the Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct (WRPC). Members of the Wyoming State Bar are invited to comment upon the proposed amendments.

December 20, 2018 – How to Ethically Interact with Government Attorneys and Their Government Clients

December 10, 2018 - CLE

The word “Ethics” raises an antennae for most lawyers. Over the past two decades, Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct has gained more attention due to the need for lawyers to better understand ethical rules regarding communications with government lawyers and their clients.

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