Niobrara County Lawyers

Mr. Humphrey is licensed to practice law in the State of Wyoming and in Colorado, Wyoming Federal District Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. He was born and raised in Cheyenne, WY. As a graduate of the University of Wyoming’s College of Law, he participated in the Defender Aid Clinic, worked as an extern for the Federal Defender’s Office, and volunteered to assist the Office of the State Public Defender. He also worked as a Public Defender for 6 years and as a contract attorney through the appellate division for 2 years. ?He...

John is a partner in the law firm of Hickey & Evans where he first began practicing law upon graduation from law school in 1984. His practice areas include probate, local government law and a trial practice. He has a Martindale AV rating and has been selected to Super Lawyers. He particularly enjoys his litigation practice where he is able to intertwine his legal skills with his psychological training.

Sean Olson is a trial lawyer and founding member of the Olson Law Firm serving clients injured by others' negligence in Colorado and Wyoming.

Jake Brooks is an estate planning, transactional, and business attorney in Sheridan, Wyoming, serving clients in Northeast Wyoming, including the communities of Buffalo, Sheridan, and Gillette. Attorney Jake Brooks has been practicing law in Wyoming since 2005. Jake grew up in Buffalo, Wyoming, and was a 1997 graduate of Buffalo High School. Following high school, Jake earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in English, with a minor in history, from Chadron State College. Jake then attended the University of Wyoming College of Law where he graduated with honors in 2005. While in...

Adam Phillips was raised in Evanston, Wyoming. After graduating from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, he had a strong desire to return to the cowboy state, and attend the University Of Wyoming College Of Law. Adam has a rich family history with Wyoming and the law. Adam’s father, two brothers, and several extended family members are all Wyoming College of Law graduates and lawyers.

After graduating in 2007, Adam relocated to Lander to begin his legal career with the Fremont County Attorney's Office. He worked as a prosecutor until 2012 when he opened a general and trial...

Erin received her law degree from the University of Wyoming in 2001. Prior to that, Erin worked as a nurse and was head of the workers' compensation department for a large company in Colorado. Since becoming an attorney, Erin has practiced in criminal law, family law and workers' compensation. Erin was a deputy county attorney in Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming before opening Plains Law Offices, LLP with her husband, Kenneth DeCock, in 2004. Erin was appointed to the Wyoming Legislature in 2005, and served in that capacity for five years. Erin now practices primarily in...

A partner at Pence and MacMillan LLC in Laramie, Wyoming, Dustin enjoys helping individuals and businesses primarily in areas of estate and business planning, transactional and contract law, and real estate and property law.

Wyoming born and raised, Mallory first earned her Associate’s Degree at Northwest College in 2014. From there, she attended the University of Wyoming and earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication in 2016. Mallory then went on to earn her Juris Doctor at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas in 2019. Mallory has a reputation for being an “over achiever” with a drive to set goals and meet them. She works hard because she believes in excellence and in getting things done right the first time. Since the very beginning of her legal career, Mallory has dedicated herself to...

The Law Office of Eric Phillips offers quality and affordable legal services in Sweetwater County and surrounding areas. Mr. Phillips practices in areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Family Law/Divorce, and other legal matters. He will take the time to understand your specific legal goals and work hard toward obtaining the best resolution for you.

During and after undergraduate school, I worked on drilling rigs domestically and worldwide for 14 years. I then studied law and went into private practice, except for 4 years as the elected County Attorney.

Ian Smith was born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming. His parents were NOLS instructors so his childhood was filled with outdoor adventuring across beautiful Wyoming. He spends his free time in the outdoors; fishing and hunting with his father and mother, as well as skiing, mountain biking, and camping with his wife.

Ian spent his twenties exploring the world outside of Wyoming. He lived and worked for a small start-up company in Florence, Italy in his early twenties. He then moved with his future wife to the San Francisco Bay Area and was involved in another start-up focusing on Real Estate...

Ryan grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming where he enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing and hunting in the Bighorn Mountains. He attended public school until the 7th grade, then was home schooled and enrolled in Sheridan College at 14, later becoming the youngest graduate at 17 and with honors. After college, he worked as an insurance agent in his family’s business. While working in insurance, Ryan joined the Sheridan College speech and debate team, winning regional and national awards which earned him a scholarship to Northern Arizona University where he graduated in 2003 Summa Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree in political...

Kaden B. Canfield is a passionate advocate for all injured persons. Kaden firmly believes that all those injured by the negligent actions of companies or other people deserve a chance to be heard and to be made as whole as possible. He is committed to protecting the rights of his clients and to delivering the legal results they need. Why Hire Kaden? Like you, Kaden knows the value of hard work and the worth of your health, time and hard-earned dollar. Kaden’s first paying jobs were during his pre-teen years when he began mowing lawns and cleaning up construction site debris. His...

Attorney Christina L. Williams –

Bar Admissions:
Wyoming
South Dakota
U.S. District Court of Wyoming
Education:

University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, SD
Juris Doctor, May 2001
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
Bachelor's of Science, December 1996
Professional Experience:

The Law Office Of Christina L. Williams, Owner, (2012-Present)
Preuit and Williams P.C, Partner (2007-2012)
Campbell County, Wyoming, Deputy County Attorney (2005-2007)
Rapid City, South Dakota, Deputy States Attorney (2004)
The Blount Law Firm, Attorney (2003)
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Deadwood SD, Law Clerk (2001-2002)
University of South Dakota, Graduate Assistant to Professor David S. Day (2000)
Barker Wilson Reynolds & Burke, Legal Intern (2000)
Brady Pluimer, LLC, Legal Intern (1999)
Professional Associations & Memberships

Wyoming State Bar Association (2006-Present)
South...

Autumn Aspen joined Hickey & Evans in 2016 as an Associate. She graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in May 2015. Autumn graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida with a B.A. in History.

Autumn’s practice areas include general civil litigation, education law, and labor law. During law school, Autumn worked in the University of Denver Environmental Law Clinic. She also completed internships with MarkWest Energy Partners in Denver, CO, Oceana in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewal Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado. Autumn was also an Articles Editor for the University...

O’Kelley H. Pearson joined Hickey & Evans in 2007 as an Associate and became a Partner in 2011. She graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law with honors in 2007 and was admitted into the Bar in 2007.

At UW College of Law, O’Kelley served on the Student Honor Council, as managing editor of the Wyoming Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Most recently, O’Kelley taught Legal Writing as an adjunct professor at the College of Law.

O’Kelley represents a wide range of clients, including K-12 and higher education boards and institutions, regulated utilities,...

Linda Devine is an experienced criminal defense attorney. Linda is determined to obtain the best possible results for her clients. That means listening to and understanding her clients goals. Each case is evaluated on an individual basis. She understands that clients benefit from a realistic assessment of their case and a thorough understanding of the potential outcomes of each available.

Linda earned her law degree from the Univetsity of Wyoming. She is licensed to practice in the state of Wyoming and the Federal District Court in Wyoming. She has successfully argued in front of the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Linda is...

Not quite a native of Jackson Hole, Richard has lived and worked in Jackson since 1972. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming in 1993, and his M.B.A. and J.D. in 2002, both also from the University of Wyoming. Acting as General Counsel for RAM Construction since his admission to the Wyoming Bar in 2002, his practice has involved issues of business, construction, employment, tax, real estate and administrative law. Richard completed an L.L.M. in Taxation from Villanova University, and anticipates completion of that masters degree in spring of 2017.

The Parkins Law Office, PLLC is a full service general practice law firm. The firm's mission is to deliver high-quality legal work in a prompt, professional and empathetic manner. We will creatively and aggressively pursue your case for you so that you can get a fresh start and peace of mind.

Mark was born and raised in Casper, and grew up with strong ties to Cheyenne, spending much time here visiting his grandparents. He grew up hunting and fishing Wyoming and is passionate about elk hunting in Wyoming to this day. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1996, and then from the University of Wyoming at Casper College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2001. He began a career as a Wyoming Peace Officer with the Wheatland Police Department in 2000. After a few years there, he moved to Sheridan and served two...

I am a practicing attorney in Casper, Wyoming. I graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in May 2019 and passed the bar in July 2019. My family has lived in Casper for the past 20 years, and our youngest child was born here. I served four years on the Casper City Council from 2009-2013. I served for over five years on the Casper Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. I have been a part of such other boards and commissions as the County Hospital Commission, Recreational Services of the City of Casper, Regional Joint Powers Water Board. After public...

David Evans was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming and grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in English Literature in 1974, and the University of Wyoming Law School, in 1978. He has practiced continuously with Hickey & Evans since that time.

Mr. Evans developed a community-based, statewide, general practice of law over the years. His areas of emphasis at this time are Business and Commercial Law, Labor Law, and Education Law. David is a member of both Wyoming and Colorado State Bar Associations.

He is a past member...

John D. Bowers is an experienced aggressive attorney who prides himself on fighting for each and every client and their family. He is a rated Super Lawyer and from his peers he has received the top rating of AV. His trial experience ranges from Federal to State Courtrooms giving his clients the benefit of experience and winning strategies. Because of his experience and reputation most cases are settled for his clients giving them the benefit of receiving what they are owed in a quick time period.
John is a licensed attorney in the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Arizona....

Steven R. Dwyer earned dual undergraduate degrees in Psychology and the Administration of Justice from The Pennsylvania State University in 1996. After living 4+ years in Tahoe, California, and then 4 more years in Florida, Steven received his Juris Doctorate Degree with honors from the University of Florida A&M Law School in 2008. While in law school Steven worked at the law school library, completed an internship with the Orlando public defender's office, and worked for Orlando attorney Diana Tennis prior to her becoming judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. After graduation from law...

Robert (R.J.) Walker was born in Laramie and is a second generation Wyoming attorney. Upon graduating from Cheyenne Central High School in 2000, Robert completed a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Robert is fluent in Portuguese and can understand and speak some Spanish. Robert joined Hickey & Evans, LLP in the fall of 2010 where he primarily represented clients in the areas of personal injury, estate planning, probate, general civil litigation, business transactions, insurance defense, employment law, and appellate practice. Robert regularly appeared...

S. Thomas Throne is an attorney in Sheridan, Wyoming primarily handling oil and gas matters. Tom has practiced in Sheridan since 1979, starting with Lonabaugh & Riggs before commencing his own practice in September 1982. Since that time, Tom has expanded the size of the firm to its current size of (5) five lawyers. Tom's emphasis is on representing oil and gas companies in preparation of title opinions, administrative hearings in front of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and North Dakota Industrial Commission, and in litigation and transactions surrounding operating agreements, title issues and other surface and mineral use...

Attorney Hishaw, has years of experience in the area of bankruptcy and estate planning law. Ms. Hishaw has eliminated thousands of dollars of debt for past client in bankruptcy and saved millions in real estate assets for landowners through out her non-profit career. Hishaw has also worked on federal cases related to agriculture, business and real estate matters. Hishaw has been a member of the Wyoming bar since 2008 and a member of the North Carolina Bar since 2021. Hishaw was admitted to the US District Court for the District of Wyoming in 2014 and US District Court for the...

Mr. Coppede began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Alan B. Johnson, United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. He is a partner with Hickey & Evans where he has an active trial practice which focuses on representing businesses and individuals in a wide variety of disputes, including commercial litigation, contract actions, personal injury, business torts, environmental litigation, employment law disputes, civil rights issues, and insurance coverage disputes.

He represents both employers and employees in workers’ compensation matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings. He represents secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter...

Paul Hickey is an experienced trial Lawyer. His career began as a law clerk for the Honorable James E. Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Following his clerkship, Paul was a prosecutor for the Laramie County Attorney’s Office. His practice focuses on Energy Law. He has been recognized as a Mountain States Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer in this focus area. His many clients include regulated gas and electric utilities, natural gas producers, wind developers and interstate electric transmission projects.

In addition, Paul has had a substantial trial practice, primarily in Federal Court. ...

John Schumacher has over 30 years of legal experience and has resided in Fremont County since 1991. His practice in the area has given him extensive experience and expertise in Native American Law, Oil & Gas Law, and Water Rights. He also practices Real Estate & Business Law, as well as dealing with Trusts & Estates.

I am admitted to the Bar in Ohio, Nebraska and Wyoming. I have helped people get the benefits they are entitled to since 1992. When you call my office, I will be the person who answers the phone, and will be the person with you from the initial application to the hearing. No fees unless you win - no upfront costs.

I work and serve in the Bighorn Basin from Thermopolis, Wyoming. My practice, Keller Law Firm, PC is also "of counsel" to Michael Messenger of Messenger Law Firm, PC in Thermopolis. My firm focuses on providing litigation services to a rural community. Those services include family law, estate planning, probate, civil litigation, misdemeanor criminal defense, and traffic tickets.

Tyson Logan loves representing and fighting for people who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn. Tyson is a passionate trial lawyer. He is a people person. He is inspired by the opportunities regular people still have - with the help of hard working trial lawyers - to stand up in court against powerful corporations and the government. Tyson has fought for and won substantial jury verdicts and settlements across the country, involving wrongful death and personal injury, civil rights, railroad accidents, industrial accidents, and oil and gas field explosions and related incidents. NOTABLE...