Robert P. "Bob" Schuster, Business Attorney in Jackson, Wyoming
focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Jackson, WY
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Robert P. "Bob" Schuster is an attorney based in Jackson, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
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- Jackson, WYOMING
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- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Jackson, WYOMING.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY) (2025).
About Robert P. "Bob" Schuster: Robert P. "Bob" Schuster is an attorney based in Jackson, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Personal Injury
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Business cases in Jackson, Wyoming
Robert takes business matters in Jackson, Wyoming. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Jackson, Wyoming
Robert takes litigation matters in Jackson, Wyoming. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Jackson, Wyoming
Robert takes personal injury matters in Jackson, Wyoming. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert P. "Bob" Schuster — business lawyer in Jackson
Robert P. "Bob" Schuster is an attorney based in Jackson, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Robert P. Schuster is the principal of Robert P. Schuster, P.C., a trial lawyer firm located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Representing clients from more than thirty states, he has had a national trial practice for four decades that concentrates on complex commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, and selected personal injury cases. Beginning his career as a prosecuting attorney in Casper, Mr. Schuster was a founding member of the trial practice of Spence, Moriarity & Schuster where he was a senior partner for a quarter century before establishing his separate law office in 2002.
His interests in commercial cases include intellectual property disputes, banking and commercial fraud, and oil and gas transactions. His litigation experience with personal injury cases has been broad and successful, including natural gas pipeline explosions, traumatic brain injury, products liability, work place injuries, medical malpractice, and carbon monoxide deaths and injuries. Mr. Schuster was lead counsel in obtaining the largest Wyoming jury verdict for personal injury damages in the state’s history (carbon monoxide gassing) and the largest personal injury settlement in the history of New Mexico (natural gas pipeline explosion).
He is noted as “AV Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell, is recognized in Mountain States Super Lawyers (Business Litigation and Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation) and in Super Lawyers Business Edition (Business Litigation), and is ranked as one of the best law firms in the country for Commercial Litigation and Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation by U.S. News & World Report. For more than three decades, Mr, Schuster has been an invited lecturer at national and international business and legal conferences.
He received his B.A. from Yale College, J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law, and LL.M. from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the Wyoming, New York, and Utah State Bars as well as the American law Institute, the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the AAJ’s Traumatic Brain Injury Section.
How Robert handles business matters
Robert P. Schuster is the principal of Robert P. Schuster, P.C., a trial lawyer firm located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Representing clients from more than thirty states, he has had a national trial practice for four decades that concentrates on complex commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, and selected personal injury cases. Beginning his career as a prosecuting attorney in…
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Jackson and the surrounding Wyoming area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Wyoming
J.D. · 1970
Yale University
BA · 1967
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Utah, Utah State Bar
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Wyoming, Wyoming Sta
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Robert studied at J.D. in University of Wyoming and BA in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Wyoming and BA in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Wyoming is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 19 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Honorary Member of the Order of the Coif from the University of Wyoming College of Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "AV Preeminent" in Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in American Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in the World
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in the West
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jackson (WY) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Robert P. "Bob" Schuster's office in Jackson
Robert's primary office is at 250 Veronica Lane, Suite 204, Jackson, Wyoming, 13160. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert P. "Bob" Schuster — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Jackson, Wyoming
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert P. "Bob" Schuster
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Wyoming typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Jackson?
Robert is licensed in Wyoming. Matters governed by Wyoming law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new business clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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