Pinedale, WY

Gerry L. Spence

Gerry L. Spence was a legendary trial lawyer and the founder of The Spence Law Firm, known for his high-profile cases and record results for the poor, injured, and marginalized. He never lost a criminal trial and had not lost a civil case since 1969. Born, raised, and educated in Wyoming, he graduated cum laude from the University of Wyoming Law School in 1952. He received numerous lifetime achievement awards and was inducted into the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. His notable cases include the Karen Silkwood case, a libel verdict against Penthouse Magazine, and the defense of Imelda Marcos and Randy Weaver. He was also a prolific author and founder of the Trial Lawyers College.

Emily R. Rankin

Emily R. Rankin is a partner at The Spence Law Firm, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Her expertise includes catastrophic injuries, complex medical malpractice, civil rights, oil and gas field incidents, sexual assault by authority figures, and trucking accidents. She was the firm's first female partner in 2009 and is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College. Emily holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating and is a past President of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association. She is dedicated to helping injured individuals and families in Wyoming, New Mexico, and nationwide.

Noah Drew

Noah Drew is a fourth-generation trial lawyer and partner at The Spence Law Firm, focusing on advocacy for the vulnerable and disenfranchised. He has worked on numerous high-profile civil rights, personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense actions, recovering tens of millions of dollars for clients. Noah believes in developing strong relationships with clients to effectively communicate their stories to juries. He is a graduate of Gerry’s Trial Lawyers College and practiced law in Michigan before returning to Wyoming.

R. Daniel Fleck

R. Daniel Fleck is a partner at The Spence Law Firm with extensive experience in complex personal injury cases including oil and gas accidents, trucking, auto and motorcycle accidents, aviation liability, pharmaceutical liability, defective nutritional supplements, workplace safety, product liability, civil rights, and sexual abuse. He also handles medical malpractice cases and has represented clients in over 25 states. He is a licensed pilot, avid motorcyclist, scuba diver, and ski-racing fan.

M. Kristeen Hand

M. Kristeen Hand is a partner at The Spence Law Firm, specializing in representing clients injured or killed in industrial accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, and defamation cases. She has secured multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Halliburton and a medical malpractice case in Wyoming. Kristeen is an honor graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law and has served as a law clerk at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is dedicated to uncovering the truth in complex factual situations.

Jason A. Neville

Jason A. Neville is a partner at The Spence Law Firm, bringing 19 years of experience defending corporations and insurance companies to now fight for injured plaintiffs. He is known for his ability to master complex medical and scientific facts and distill them into compelling stories for juries. Jason has extensive trial experience in medical negligence, carbon monoxide injuries, insurance bad faith, oil field accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and high-stakes corporate disputes. He recently secured a $35 million judgment and a $52 million settlement. He is actively involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming and teaches trial skills.

Mark L. Aronowitz

Mark L. Aronowitz is a partner at The Spence Law Firm and the Executive Director of Lawyers and Advocates for Wyoming (L.A.W.). He represents clients in wrongful death, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, employment disputes, and Workers’ Compensation cases. Mark is instrumental in monitoring legislation and advocating for the rights of individuals in Wyoming. He was key in developing the Spence Association For Employee Rights (SAFER) and securing legislation for Equal Justice Wyoming. He is a fierce advocate for injured workers and their families.