About
Learn more about Robert J. Walker, a second-generation Wyoming attorney, his legal expertise, and personal interests. Robert J. Walker, Lawyer in Cheyenne, Wyoming Robert (R.J.) Walker, a native of Laramie, is a seasoned lawyer and a second-generation Wyoming attorney. After graduating from Cheyenne Central High School in 2000, Robert embarked on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Minas Gerais, Brazil. During his time there, he became fluent in Portuguese and gained proficiency in Spanish. In 2010, Robert joined Hickey & Evans, LLP, where he specialized in various legal areas such as personal injury, estate planning, probate, civil litigation, business transactions, insurance defense, employment law, and appellate practice. He appeared regularly in state and federal courts across Wyoming, successfully argued before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals multiple times, and resolved numerous cases through mediation and arbitration. Robert also has a keen interest in emerging legal fields like blockchain technologies and decentralized autonomous organizations. In February 2023, Robert co-founded Walker Law with his father, John, establishing a reputable legal practice in Cheyenne. Outside of his legal career, Robert enjoys reading, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, working out, renovating his home, gardening, serving in his church, camping, fishing, hunting, and traveling with his family. He and his wife, Teila, tied the knot in 2005 and are proud parents to five children – Mylee, Johnny, Bridger, Brielle, and Wit.
Legal Issues
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Insurance Defense
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- Portuguese: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
Education
Graduation year: 2010
Graduation year: 2007
Associations
Current