Wyoming Supreme Court stays Laramie attorney suspension – County 17

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Supreme Court has stayed the suspension of Laramie attorney Vaughn H. Neubauer from the practice of law.

That’s according to a release from the Wyoming State Bar, which states the suspension was to last 30 days.

The court ordered the stay so long as Neubauer complies with probationary terms for a period of six months — intended to assure the efficient operation of his office — as well as court rules and deadlines.

The release notes the order of suspension came from Neubauer’s lack of diligence in representing two clients.

“Neubauer failed to timely file a brief with the Wyoming Supreme Court appealing a decision of the District Court, resulting in dismissal of the appeal,” the release states. “Upon learning of the looming deadline, Neubauer requested an extension of time and reinstatement of the appeal in which Neubauer took responsibility for the failure to timely file the brief. Both requests were denied.”

Further, in a separate matter, Neubauer failed to file a petition for Post-Conviction Relief.

“Following commencement of disciplinary investigations by the Office of Bar Counsel, Neubauer admitted that the failure to file the documents violated Rule 1.3 (diligence) and caused injury to his clients,” the release states. “Neubauer agreed to reimburse the fees paid and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the clients. Neubauer agreed to the suspension and probationary terms which included the implementation of formal office policies and procedures and monthly reports to the Office of Bar Counsel regarding Neubauer’s compliance with probationary terms.”

Correction, May 29, 2025: A previous version of the story did not include the stay of suspension in the lead paragraph and headline. The story has been corrected.

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