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Hirst Applegate Risk Management Plan Updated
Earlier this year Hirst Applegate initiated a review of its Risk Management Plan. After months of researching the best practices for law firms, reviewing the various Wyoming rules applicable to attorneys, and reviewing the firm’s practices, Hirst Applegate adopted a...
NBI Presentation
Jessica A. Schneider and Shaina A. Case were faculty speakers during the National Business Institute Trusts from A to Z seminar in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 22, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel. Jessica presented on Grantor Trusts and Special Needs Trusts while Shaina...
Hirst Applegate “Rockies” outing.
Forty members of the Hirst Applegate family came together to enjoy a Colorado Rockies baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Those in attendance had an opportunity to explore downtown Denver, watch pre-game batting practice, and enjoy a beautiful sunset over...
Equal Justice Fundraiser
Hirst Applegate, LLP attorneys proudly supported the Equal Justice Wyoming Foundation on April 4, 2017. The Foundation held “A Toast to Justice” fundraiser at the Danielmark’s Brewery and Tap Room in historic downtown Cheyenne. Funds from the fundraiser will be used...
Hirst Applegate, LLP Hosts Legal Aid Clinic
On March 28, 2017, Hirst Applegate, LLP attorneys, in conjunction with Equal Justice Wyoming and the Wyoming State Bar, volunteered their time by providing 20-30 minute consultations for low income Wyoming residents on civil legal questions at the First United...
Thomas Nicholas III Recognized for 21 years service on the Wyoming State Bar’s Permanent Rules Committee
Tom Nicholas recently completed 21 years of service on the Wyoming State Bar’s Permanent Rules Committee. The committee just finished several years of work revising the rules of civil procedure to largely track the federal rules. Tom presented at a CLE attended by...
2016 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
Laurie Rogers, an associate at Hirst Applegate, coached the two Central High School mock trial teams to first and second place in the 2016 Wyoming High School Mock Trial Competition that recently took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming. See the related...
Richard Mincer named by Best Lawyers in America©2017
Hirst Applegate, LLP is proud to announce that Richard Mincer was selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America©, in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants). Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession’s oldest and...
John Metzke named “Lawyer of the Year” 2017 in Cheyenne by Best Lawyers
Hirst Applegate, LLP is pleased to announce that John Metzke, was recently nominated for and named Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cheyenne for Corporate Law. The award is a significant honor because it comes from Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected...
Addleman Presents at Wyoming Nonprofit Conference
Hirst Applegate Partner Billie Addleman recently presented to the Wyoming Nonprofit Conference on "Critical Policies for Nonprofits." The conference, formerly known as Philanthropy Days, brought nonprofit leaders together to discuss strategy, goals and best...
Billie Addleman Profiled in Rotary Newsletter
(From the District 5440 newsletter): This segment is designed to introduce you to our hard working Assistant Governors. An “AG” must have served as club president and agree to serving a 3-year term to be qualified for this position. The role of an AG is the...
Hirst Applegate Volunteers at Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Attorneys Richard Mincer and Mandy Good, both Kiwanis members, volunteered for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast during the 120th Cheyenne Frontier Days. The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is free to the community. Volunteers served more than 100,000 pancakes and 3,000...
Hirst Applegate Summer Picnic 2016
The annual Hirst Applegate summer employee picnic was held recently at Mylar Park with over fifty people in attendance. Hirst Applegate’s summer interns planned the Wyoming-themed event. Partner Richard Mincer prepared a spectacular combination of Memphis style...
Hirst Applegate Learns to Make Sushi For a Great Cause
Hirst Applegate attorneys and staff spent a fun-filled evening, learning how to make sushi from Cheyenne’s own “Bengoshi Bob” Walters while supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bob, a local attorney (bengoshi, in Japanese) with the Attorney General’s office...
Hirst Applegate Sponsors Pro Bono Legal Clinic
On March 22, 2016, in coordination with Equal Justice Wyoming, Hirst Applegate sponsored a walk in legal clinic for low-income Wyoming residents. This clinic offered free 20 to 30 minute consultations with volunteer attorneys from Hirst Applegate on civil legal...
Benchmark Litigation 2016 Star Awards
Hirst Applegate, LLP 1720 Carey Ave. Suite 400 Cheyenne, Wyoming is recognized as “Highly Recommended” by Benchmark Litigation in it’s “2016 Stars” Edition. The local firm serves the state of Wyoming and is one of only three firms in Wyoming rated. Hirst Applegate,...
Billie Addleman to Present at the National Business Institute Seminar
Billie Addleman will present at the National Business Institute Seminar, December 18, 2015 in Cheyenne, WY. Mr. Addleman will present as part of a seminar, including the topics “Determining a Settlement Strategy Early On” and “The Settlement Process and...
Hear from students regarding the benefits of Mock Trial
Hear from students regarding the benefits of Mock Trial. Hirst Applegate attorney Rob Jarosh has been involved with Mock Trial for several years. [video width="640" height="360"...
Hirst Applegate, LLP Attorneys Recognized in the 2016 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers recently announced that the Cheyenne law firm of Hirst Applegate, LLP received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2016 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers. John J. Metzke was also named the Best Lawyers’ 2016 Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” in...
Third Annual Hirst Applegate Trial Advocacy Competition
The University of Wyoming College of Law held the Third Annual Hirst Applegate Trial Advocacy Competition with the final round of competition on Monday October 27, 2014. Preliminary rounds took place during the previous week, where several four-person teams comprised...