Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation
Licensed in Wyoming since: 1993
Education: University of Wyoming College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026 The Spence Law Firm, LLC
15 South Jackson StreetPO Box 548
Jackson, WY 83001 Phone: 307-733-7290 Email: Mel C. Orchard, III Visit website
Mel C. Orchard, III, is an attorney at The Spence Law Firm, LLC. He represents plaintiffs in general personal injury claims, medical malpractice, civil rights, breach of contract, and more.
Super Lawyers is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. Mr. Orchard achieved this distinction for 11 consecutive years, 2013 through 2024.
Mel C. Orchard, III, graduated in 1992 from the University of Wyoming College of Law. He represents clients across the nation.
First Admitted: 1993, Wyoming
Professional Webpage: https://www.spencelawyers.com/attorneys/mel-c-orchard-iii
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States District Court – of Maryland, 2022
- United States District Court – of Arizona, 2021
- United States District Court – of Iowa, 2021
- United States District Court – of Utah, 2004
- United States District Court – District of Wyoming, 1993
- Iowa State Courts and Supreme Court , 2021
- Arizona State Courts and Supreme Court , 2021
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals , 2009
- United State Supreme Court , 2009
- Utah State Courts and Supreme Court , 2004
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1996
- Wyoming State Courts and Supreme Court, 1993
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2010
- Member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, 2021
- Certified Civil Trial Practice Member of the National Board of Trial Advocates
- Member of Summit Council
- Member International Society of Barristers
- Member of International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Faculty Member of Trial School
- President of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Wyoming Chapter
- American Association for Justice - Board of Governors
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Mr. Orchard has been a lecture guest for events sponsored by many professional organizations over his 30 plus year career, including the following:
- The Trial Lawyer’s College
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- American Association for Justice
- 360 Advocacy Institute
- Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
- Tell The Winning Story
- Trial School
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
- Ohio Association of Justice
- Arizona Association for Justice
- Iowa Association for Justice
- Alabama Association for Justice
- Melvin M. Belli Society
Honors
- National Board of Trial Advocacy President's Award, NBTA, 2021
- The Mel Award, Melvin M. Belli Society, 2020
Office location for Mel C. Orchard, III
15 South Jackson Street
PO Box 548
Jackson, WY 83001
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026
