Atty. Robert P. Schuster
Recipient, Ford Urban Law Fellowship, 1970-1971. Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation); Mountain States Super Lawyers (Business Litigation and Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation); Super Lawyers Business Edition (Business Litigation); U.S.
Complex Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, WY · 55+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Robert P. Schuster at a Glance
Robert P. Schuster is a Member based in Jackson, Wyoming, practicing at Robert P. Schuster, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, ip, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1971), Utah (1991), New York (2012), and Idaho (2021). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1970) and Yale College (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Jackson, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert P. Schuster
- Recipient, Ford Urban Law Fellowship, 1970-1971
- Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers (Business Litigation and Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation)
- Super Lawyers Business Edition (Business Litigation)
- U.S
- News & World Report (Commercial Litigation and Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation)
- Who's Who in America
- Who's Who in the World
- Who's Who in American Law
- Who's Who in the West
Author
- "Eminent Domain: Determination of Compensable Interests through Classification of Executory Contracts," 4 Land and Water Law Review 209, 1969
- "The Doctrine of Consequential Loss as Affected by Valuation Formulas," 4 Land and Water Law Review 539, 1969
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Natrona County, Wyoming, 1971-1973
- Private law practice, 1973-1976
- Associate, Spence & Moriarity, 1976-1978
- Partner, Spence, Moriarity & Schuster, 1978-2002
- Private law practice, Robert P. Schuster, P.C., 2002—
Practice Areas Explained
Robert P. Schuster's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert P. Schuster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Personal Injury in Jackson
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Jackson
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Jackson
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert P. Schuster is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wyoming →
Intellectual Property in Jackson
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert P. Schuster is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wyoming →
White Collar Crimes in Jackson
Robert P. Schuster is one of 19,824 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Wyoming →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
Practicing law in Wyoming. Legal matters in Wyoming are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wyoming state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wyoming brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wyoming courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jackson Choose Robert P. Schuster
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert P. Schuster's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, business, ip, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert P. Schuster brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wyoming, Utah, and New York, Robert P. Schuster can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and business, Robert P. Schuster can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Robert P. Schuster attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert P. Schuster Handles in Jackson
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert P. Schuster has experience with under Wyoming law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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