WYOMING SUPREME COURT REINSTATES AND RETROACTIVELY SUSPENDS CODY ATTORNEY

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued an order of suspension for attorney William K. Struemke, retroactively effective January 30, 2019, for a period of 30 months. The suspension followed a pattern of professional misconduct, including filing frivolous lawsuit claims, submitting inadequately prepared briefs, missing discovery and filing deadlines, failing to properly clear conflicts of interest, and not competently or diligently preparing for trial. Additionally, Struemke was cited for failing to comply with court rules and orders in several cases.

In 2018, prior to the suspension’s imposition, Struemke voluntarily agreed to be placed on disability inactive status. As part of this agreement, it was determined that the 30-month disciplinary suspension would be applied retroactively if and when Struemke chose to return to the active practice of law. In order to return, Struemke was further ordered to address certain court-ordered conditions during his disability inactive status.

Struemke petitioned for reinstatement from disability inactive status in 2023. The Office of Bar Counsel supported his petition, acknowledging that Struemke had successfully fulfilled all the conditions required during his inactive status and had provided clear and convincing evidence of his fitness to resume the active practice of law. These recommendations were reviewed and approved by the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) and subsequently adopted by the Wyoming Supreme Court.

In addition to his reinstatement, Struemke was ordered to pay an administrative fee of $2,250.00, representing $750.00 for each of the three disciplinary complaints filed against him, along with $50.00 in costs to the Wyoming State Bar.

Struemke’s reinstatement marks the conclusion of a thorough process involving the Wyoming State Bar and multiple professionals, and he has been cleared to return to the active practice of law, having demonstrated his commitment to rectifying past issues.

Order Transferring Attorney From Disability Inactive Status to Active Status and Order of 30 Month Suspension

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