Public bodies, much like any other employer, encounter disputes with their employees. Davis & Cannon,
LLP, is experienced in handling disciplinary proceedings and terminations of public employees, wage
disputes, claims against employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and employee complaints involving
other federal and state laws. Our attorneys also are experienced in drafting employment contracts and
employment handbooks tailored to the wide variety of government workers.
The State of Wyoming and the federal government agencies such as the Department of Environmental Quality
and the Environmental Protection Agency regulate environmental issues and infractions facing local governments.
Our attorneys have successfully defended against notices of violation and obtained reductions of proposed
penalties, as well as negotiated with the agencies to address past, existing and new facilities such as
landfills and water treatment plants.
Our attorneys have handled complex administrative matters for local government officials appearing before
State boards and commissions. These cases, which include tax disputes certified to the State Board of
Equalization and tax appeals involving multi-national energy companies, can present significant issues
of precedential and financial significance. We also have provided guidance and advice, including service
as hearing officers, for local governments challenged with conducting administrative cases that are likely
to be appealed to court, such as subdivision and road disputes. We understand the Administrative Procedure
Act and will protect your interests beginning with the initial contested case through the appellate process.
The Wyoming Governmental Claims Act codifies the sovereign immunity enjoyed by most governmental entities
in Wyoming, including cities and counties. The Act also allows individuals to make monetary claims against
governmental entities in certain limited circumstances. We have successfully defended numerous counties and
cities, including their employees and peace officers, under the Act. Our success is due in large part to our
breadth of experience, focus on detail and familiarity with the Claims Act.
Cities and counties have unique interests that sometimes cannot be represented by their State Representatives
and Senators alone. We are experienced in drafting legislation, and assisting in its passage in the Wyoming
legislature. We have the experience to ensure that the unique needs of Wyoming's cities and counties are
addressed by the people that matter.
Davis & Cannon, LLP represents clients with their legal needs across
Wyoming, including: Big Piney, Buffalo, Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Dayton,
Douglas, Gillette, Green River, Hulett, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Newcastle,
Pinedale, Powell, Ranchester, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs, Sheridan,
Story, Sundance, Thermopolis, Torrington, Upton, Wheatland, and Worland;
as well as Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen,
Hot Springs, Johnson, Laramie, Natrona, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette,
Sweetwater, Teton, Washakie, and Weston counties.
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