
August 2018 Wyoming Lawyer


There is a common misconception regarding a lawyer’s obligations when contacted by a represented party who is unhappy with her lawyer.
“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.”
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.
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.
The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order of 30-day suspension of Rock Springs attorney Robert W. Hiatt Jr. commencing July 2, 2018.
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.

The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued an order suspending Casper attorney Traci E. Mears for a period of nine months commencing June 15, 2018.
The Wyoming State Bar seeks nominations of deserving individuals, groups and entities that perform exceptional work in the field of legal services to the poor.