WYOMING SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS LARAMIE ATTORNEY STAYED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SIX MONTHS’ PROBATION

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order suspending Laramie attorney Vaughn H. Neubauer from the practice of law for a period of thirty days. The Court further ordered that the suspension be stayed so long as Neubauer complies with probationary terms for a period of six months intended to assure the efficient operation of his office and prompt compliance with court rules and deadlines. The order of suspension stemmed from Neubauer’s lack of diligence in representing two clients (Rule 1.3).

Neubauer failed to timely file a brief with the Wyoming Supreme Court appealing a decision of the District Court, resulting in dismissal of the appeal. Upon learning of the looming deadline, Neubauer requested an extension of time and reinstatement of the appeal in which Neubauer took responsibility for the failure to timely file the brief. Both requests were denied.

In a separate matter, Neubauer failed to file a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief. Following commencement of disciplinary investigations by the Office of Bar Counsel, Neubauer admitted that the failure to file the documents violated Rule 1.3 (diligence) and caused injury to his clients. Neubauer agreed to reimburse the fees paid and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the clients. Neubauer agreed to the suspension and probationary terms which included the implementation of formal office policies and procedures and monthly reports to the Office of Bar Counsel regarding Neubauer’s compliance with probationary terms. Neubauer was ordered to pay an administrative fee in the amount of $750.00 and costs of $50.00 to the Wyoming State Bar.

Order of 30-Day Suspension Stayed Upon Successful Completion of Six Months’ Probation

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