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Dale W. Cottam
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Biography
Dale W. Cottam is a business law attorney at Bailey | Stock | Harmon | Cottam | Lopez LLP with offices in Afton and Cheyenne. He practices all types of business law, including commercial disputes, entity formation, and transactions. Over the course of his career, Mr. Cottam has worked with various types of businesses. He has significant experience in real estate law, corporate and limited liability, and public utilities. Mr. Cottam is a well-recognized lawyer in the state of Wyoming. He played a significant role in updating Wyoming’s Limited Liability Company Act and the existing Wyoming Business Corporation Act. As a result of his significant work in law and for his clients, he has received the preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Super Lawyers and received top band rankings by Chambers and Partners.
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Licensed in Utah for 1 year
State: Utah
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 1 year
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wyoming for 32 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 32 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Bailey | Stock | Harmon | Cottam | Lopez LLP
P. O. Box 850, 80 East 1st Avenue, Afton, WY, 83110
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Dale W. Cottam's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Dale is great!!
Dale is great at what he does . Very efficient and professional . Answers quickly with your questions. In it to win it! Impressed by him. Plus he’s fun which if you’re in a attorney’s office, we all know it’s not fun.
Dale W. Cottam's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Dale on a case before the WY PSC during 2018. Although we were opposing counsel, I found Dale to be easy to work with, prompt and courteous in his communications, and a good advocate for his client. We did ultimately settle the case."
"Dale is a unique lawyer with knowledge, experience, and skill you won't find anywhere else. Whatever your business needs, or whatever challenge it faces, you can't go wrong with Dale Cottam at your side."
"I have had the privilege of working with Dale for the majority of my time practicing law. In that time, Dale has consistently impressed me with his practical, down to earth approach. Dale is committed to his clients, co-workers, and community. He provides a level of service that is second to none whether dealing with a business, utility, foreclosure, or other legal matter - Dale's experience and acumen allow him to consistently produce excellent results for his clients time and time again."
Experience
Honors
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Corporate Lawyer of the Year (Cheyenne), Best Lawyers
2009
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2009
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2008
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2007
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2006
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2005
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2004
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Bailey | Stock | Harmon | Cottam P.C.
1993 - 2015
Partner, Hirst Applegate, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
American College of Mortgage AttorneysFellow
2012 - Present
Energy Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law FoundationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of MichiganWyoming State Delegate to the House of Delegates
1993 - Present
Wyoming State BarMember
Education
1995
Creighton University
MA - Masters
1993
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Wyoming
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
2010 Wyoming State Bar Convention
The 2010 Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act: A Uniform Recipe with Wyoming "Home Cooking."
2009
Annual Meeting/Convention
Wyoming Corporate Law Update: Recent Statutory Changes
2006
Annual Meeting/Convention
The Paperless Office
2005
Live Seminar with Written Materials
Foreclosure Law Update: Conforming to the Broad Changes of Wyoming's New Foreclosure Laws
2004
Live Conference with Written Materials
Protecting Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy
2003
Live Seminar with Written Materials
Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law and Procedure in Wyoming
2001
Live Seminar with Written Materials
Protecting Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy
1997
Live Seminar with Written Materials
Wyoming Limited Liability Company and Limited Partnership Law
Publications
2011
2006
Wyoming Law Review
Wyoming Foreclosure Law: Conforming to the Broad Changes of House Bill
2006
Wyoming Lawyer
In search of the Holy Grail: The Paperless Office
1992
Creighton Law Review
Cellular Communications and Confidentiality: Can Waiver Occur on the Way to the Office?
Languages
English
Spanish