About Ian K.
Ian K. Sandefer earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2007. He completed his legal studies after a three-year course of study at Berkeley. The degree gave him a foundation in litigation, evidence and trial procedure that he would take into his subsequent work in Wyoming.
Soon after law school, Sandefer moved to Wyoming to begin practicing law. He is admitted to practice in Wyoming and established a practice that centers on courtroom work. Over the years he has developed a routine that balances case preparation with courtroom advocacy. He prepares pleadings and motions, manages discovery, and moves cases toward trial when settlement is not possible.
Sandefer’s career has been built around litigation. He works in trial settings and in pretrial proceedings. He has represented clients in contested hearings and jury trials in Wyoming courts. His day-to-day work involves framing legal issues for judges, briefing factual disputes, and presenting evidence and witness testimony in open court.
Colleagues describe him as steady in court and methodical in preparation. He favors clear organization of case material and straightforward presentation to judges and juries. That approach shapes how he staffs cases, coordinates with experts, and engages opposing counsel. He is comfortable handling the procedural side of litigation as well as the strategic choices that arise before trial.
Outside the courtroom, Sandefer maintains ties to the legal community in Wyoming. He follows developments in state law and court rules that affect trial practice. He also mentors younger lawyers who arrive in the state seeking trial experience, sharing practical lessons about case management and courtroom procedure.
He practices at Sandefer & Woolsey, Trial Lawyers, LLC. The firm’s name reflects a practice centered on contested litigation and jury trials. He continues to try cases and to handle pretrial litigation tasks in Wyoming courts, representing clients in matters that proceed to trial when necessary.
He currently practices at Sandefer & Woolsey, Trial Lawyers, LLC, handling trial and litigation matters in Wyoming.
