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Michael S. Messenger, Shareholder Attorney
Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Law, General Litigation, Criminal Defense
Phone:866-654-4923, 307-463-4415
Web:http://www.messengerandjurovich.com
Address: 116 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
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Law Firm:Messenger & Overfield, P.C.
Lawyer:Michael S. Messenger
Phone:866-654-4923, 307-463-4415
Fax:307-864-9468
Lawyer Title:Shareholder
Practice Areas:Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Law, General Litigation, Criminal Defense
Bio:Raised in Cody, Wyoming, Michael Messenger attended undergraduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After spending three months as a VISTA Volunteer in Chicago, he was drafted in August, 1969 into the U.S. Army. Spending 14 months in South Vietnam, he attained the rank of Acting Sargent/E-5, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal and received an honorable discharge.Graduating from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1975, Mr. Messenger and his wife moved to Thermopolis and began the practice of law. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association since 1977, held several elective offices and was President in 1984-1985. In addition to serving on the Fee Dispute Committee and as Chairman of the Lawyers Assistance Task Force, Mr. Messenger was elected to serve a three year term as the Fifth Judicial District Commissioner to the Wyoming State Bar. He currently serves on the Lawyers Assistance Committee.During his first ten years as a sole practitioner, Mr. Messenger served a four year term as the elected Hot Springs County and Prosecuting Attorney and was the first Assistant Public Defender of Washakie-Hot Springs Counties. Although both offices were part-time, it was in these positions that he developed his skills as a trial lawyer, prosecuting and defending many serious criminal cases.Mr. Messenger was a principal in the formation of Messenger & Jurovich in January, 1985, a firm which h
Admitted:1975, Wyoming; 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming; 1976, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court;
College:University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.A., Political Science, 1969
Law School:University of Wyoming, J.D., 1975
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Web:http://www.messengerandjurovich.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Michael S. Messenger, graduated from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.A., Political Science, 1969 University of Wyoming, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Messenger & Overfield, P.C. at 116 North 5th Street Thermopolis, WY 82443.Michael S. Messenger is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael S. Messenger as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael S. Messenger offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael S. Messenger has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael S. Messenger's office is located at Thermopolis, WY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael S. Messenger has been admitted in 1975, Wyoming; 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming; 1976, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Law, General Litigation, Criminal Defense.

Michael S. Messenger's college and law school education includes University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.A., Political Science, 1969, University of Wyoming, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Raised in Cody, Wyoming, Michael Messenger attended undergraduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After spending three months as a VISTA Volunteer in Chicago, he was drafted in August, 1969 into the U.S. Army. Spending 14 months in South Vietnam, he attained the rank of Acting Sargent/E-5, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal and received an honorable discharge.Graduating from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1975, Mr. Messenger and his wife moved to Thermopolis and began the practice of law. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association since 1977, held several elective offices and was President in 1984-1985. In addition to serving on the Fee Dispute Committee and as Chairman of the Lawyers Assistance Task Force, Mr. Messenger was elected to serve a three year term as the Fifth Judicial District Commissioner to the Wyoming State Bar. He currently serves on the Lawyers Assistance Committee.During his first ten years as a sole practitioner, Mr. Messenger served a four year term as the elected Hot Springs County and Prosecuting Attorney and was the first Assistant Public Defender of Washakie-Hot Springs Counties. Although both offices were part-time, it was in these positions that he developed his skills as a trial lawyer, prosecuting and defending many serious criminal cases.Mr. Messenger was a principal in the formation of Messenger & Jurovich in January, 1985, a firm which h. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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