James Worthen is a seasoned civil litigator. His practice is focused in matters of wrongful death, serious personal injury, product liability, employment, and construction defect. Mr. Worthen has successfully represented business and individuals in jury trials involving oilfield accidents, motor vehicle and recreational accidents, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, professional liability, and retail litigation. Mr. Worthen also represents insurance carriers in coverage opinions and in first and third-party bad faith claims.
Prior to joining Hall & Evans, Mr. Worthen was a partner at Murane & Bostwick, LLC.
Blog Posts
•Defense Verdict in $11 Million Dollar Co-Employee Liability Claim
•James Worthen Selected for 2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
•James Worthen Opens ALFA International’s 2019 International Client Seminar
•Casper Office Welcomes Two Special Counsel
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
•Moderator, “Game On: A Debate on #MeToo and its Impact on Business, Social Equality, and Due Process of Law,” ALFA International’s 2019 International Client Seminar, February 2019
•Presenter, “Liability Trends in Oil & Gas Transportation,”ALFA International Oil & Gas Working Group Meeting, October 2017
•Presenter, “Personal Electronic Devices Employment Policies,” Wyoming State Bar, Employment and Labor Section, February 2015
•Presenter, “Civil Litigation in Tribal Court” Trial Attorneys of America, June 2013
•Presenter, “Wyoming Employment Law Update, Annual Update,” Lorman Education Services, 2010 - 2016
•Presenter, “Wyoming Workers Compensation Law,” Lorman Education Services, 2012-2015
•Contributing Editor, “Labor and Employment Compendium - Wyoming,”ALFA International, 2011 - 2017
•Contributing Editor, “Workers Compensation Compendium - Wyoming,” ALFA International 2011 - 2017
•Contributing Editor, “Transportation Compendium - Wyoming,” Wyoming Section, ALFA International, 2013 - 2018
•Contributing Editor, “Product Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty State Compendium - Wyoming,” Aspen Law & Business, 2013 - 2018
•Contributing Author, “Desk Reference, A 50 State Summary - Wyoming,” Trucking Industry Defense Association, 2013 - 2015
Business & Community Service
•Boy Scouts of America, Troop 535, Committee Chairman, 2005 - present
•Trout Unlimited, Member, 2008 - present
•Platte River Revival, Volunteer, 2014 - present
Career Distinctions & Honors
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
•Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Personal Injury General: Defense, 2018-2019
