
April 2019 Wyoming Lawyer



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

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.
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).