Mel C. Orchard III

Mel C. Orchard III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Jackson, WY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +2 more

15 South Jackson Street, P.O. Box 548, Jackson, WY

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 4 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 21 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 32 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Spence Law Firm, LLC

15 South Jackson Street, P.O. Box 548, Jackson, WY, 83001-0548

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Mel C. Orchard III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Steve | January 11, 2013

Mel is a lawyer among lawyers

Mel is a striking and commanding individual. He dominates both in the courtroom and outside of it. I was in new York with him on a case once, walking down the street, and another lawyer heard us talk and recognized Mel. He knows the law, knows the facts, and pounds them! I can't say enough about ...Mel, and he is a great guy!

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Mel C. Orchard III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jack Edwards

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mel is one of the finest trial lawyers in the U.S. He gives 100% to everything he does and has countless lawyers whom he has trained and mentored all over the country. I am proud to give him my highest endorsement."

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Jessica Rutzick

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mel is a terrific lawyer and a terrific person. I know Mel to be a smart, zealous advocate. But more importantly, he really cares about his clients and he is very involved in our community. You won't go wrong with Mel in your corner! -Jessica Rutzick"

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Charles Peterson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mel Orchard on a number of cases in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. He is a great lawyer. He prepares fully for every case. He excels in the courtroom. He is a winner. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Mel on any occasion."

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Grant Lawson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Charles Peterson

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Mountain States Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Pro Bono Award, Wyoming State Bar

2010

Wiedemann Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

1991

President - Potter Law Club (Law Student Body President), University of Wyoming

Associations

2011 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate

2010 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Civil Trial Advocate

2009 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Staff-Faculty Member

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2005 - Present

Lawyers and Advocates for Wyoming

Board Member

2000 - Present

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors-

Wyoming State Bar

Member

Utah State Bar

Member

2001 - 2002

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Boggs v. City of Waterloo

Jury Verdict of $13.67 Million

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Education

2008

Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College

Graduate

1992

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association-Lunch CLE

Resort Torts

2013

Annual Convention

Ethics for Judges

2010

Anual Convention

Morning with Mel Orchard

Publications

2003

WTLA Coffee House ERISA after Great-West---Equity Resurrected
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