Atty. Tom Burnside

Atty. Tom Burnside

Tom Burnside is a lawyer practicing commercial law, criminal law, mediation. Tom received a B.S. degree from University of Wyoming in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Rock Springs Rock Springs 27 Years Experience 27 year

Profile Summary

About Tom Burnside at a glance

Tom Burnside is a criminal defense, business, and adr attorney based in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1999). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D. International, 1998) and University of Wyoming (B.S. International, 1995). Serves clients in Rock Springs, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom Burnside is a lawyer practicing commercial law, criminal law, mediation
  • Tom received a B.S. degree from University of Wyoming in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Tom practices in Rock Springs, WY

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Burnside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Burnside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Tom Burnside is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wyoming →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Tom Burnside is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wyoming →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Tom Burnside is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Wyoming →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wyoming

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 Rock Springs 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.

Looking for additional Wyoming attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Rock Springs or all attorneys in Wyoming.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom Burnside

Where is Tom Burnside's law office located?
Tom Burnside's law practice is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Burnside handle?
Tom Burnside focuses on criminal defense, business, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wyoming.
How long has Tom Burnside practiced law?
Tom Burnside has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Tom Burnside go to law school?
Tom Burnside earned their education at (J.D. International, 1998); (B.S. International, 1995).
How can I contact Tom Burnside for a consultation?
You can contact Tom Burnside directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. International
University of Wyoming
- 1998
B.S. International
University of Wyoming
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Wyoming
Admitted: 1999

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.