Richard Manning, Jr
JD, MBA, LLM - Lead Attorney
All kinds of issues can arise during any complex construction project. But attempting to resolve a project dispute or problem on your own can have disastrous results. That's why many Jackson, WY contractors rely on the construction attorneys at Manning Law.
We provide a wide range of transactional law services related to...
- Contracts
- Project Administration
- Business
- Taxes
- Estate Planning
- Real Estate
You can rely on our attorney's experience and personalized approach. Contact Manning Law today to schedule your consultation.
Experience
35 years in the construction trades, 20 of that in administration, Mr. Manning has dealt, successful with all manner of construction, taxation, and administration headaches.
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Samantha Gaudern
JD - Associate Attorney
Samantha graduated with Honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law in May 2025. During law school, she participated in the Estate Planning & Probate Clinic, where she handled a wide variety of cases as a Student Attorney. In recognition of her dedication and contributions, she received the Outstanding Student Award.
Samantha interned with Manning Law in May of 2023, where she developed a strong interest in transaction law and gained experience across a broad range of transactional matters, including Construction Contracts, Complex Trusts, Estate Planning, Tax Issues, and Real Estate transactions. In the summer of 2024, she interned with an attorney in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she focused on Estate Planning and Elder Law. She returned to Manning Law in her third year of law school and accepted an Associate Attorney position in November 2024, beginning full-time work in August 2025 following the bar examination.
Samantha was sworn in as an Attorney at Law in Wyoming in October 2025 and is licensed to practice in Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho.
As a Wyoming native who grew up in Teton Valley and Fremont County, Samantha cares deeply about serving the people and communities of Wyoming. Her background gives her a strong connection to Jackson Hole and the surrounding region, and she is committed to helping clients navigate the legal process with clarity and confidence. Her practice focuses on Estate Planning, Construction Law, Real Estate matters, Tax Law, Business planning, and other niche transactional areas.
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Sarah Fitzgerald
Paralegal & Office Manager
Sarah fell in love with the Law in 2014 after taking a position as a Legal Secretary in Pinedale, Wyoming. After a short time Sarah continued her legal education to obtain a Paralegal certificate.
After the birth of her first child, Sarah stepped away from work to be a stay at home mom. Though she focused on being a mother, she remained in contact with previous employer and was able to do a little work from time to time. When Sarah's second child was a a bit older, she was ready and eager to return to work.
In 2021 Sarah accepted a position with Manning Law as a Paralegal and Office Manager and since then, has been working with Richard to expand Manning Law to provide clients the representation they can be proud of.
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