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Patrick J. Crank | Abbigail C. Forwood
Patrick J. Crank
 Patrick J. Crank is a shareholder in the law firm of Crank Legal Group, P.C. He joined the firm as a named shareholder on September 1, 2007. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Crank served as Wyoming Attorney General supervising a legal staff of approximately 70 attorneys and 25 support personnel.
As the State’s chief legal advisor for over four and one-half years, Mr. Crank practiced law in diverse areas rarely allowed in private practice. These areas include federal and state constitutional law, local government, bonding/finance, tort litigation, water law, federal and state administrative law, criminal law, mineral taxation, elections, education, natural resource litigation, environmental quality, health, family services, consumer protection, workers’ compensation, employment, contracts, transactional and personnel law. Before serving as Wyoming Attorney General, Mr. Crank served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming (1990-2002); Assistant District Attorney for Natrona County, Wyoming (1987-1990); and Assistant Wyoming Attorney General (1985-1987).
Throughout his career, Mr. Crank has been heavily involved in litigation. He has tried over 75 jury trials ranging in length from one day to 12 weeks. Those trials covered a full gamut of criminal practice from multi-million dollar fraud cases and murder cases to traffic violations and included trials in both state and federal courts. He has also had extensive federal and state appellate practice before the Wyoming Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Areas of Practice Emphasis:
- Administrative Law
- Federal and State Constitutional Law
- Local Government
- Personal Injury
- Water Law
- Federal and State Administrative Law
- Mineral Taxation • Civil Litigation
- Professional Malpractice
- Medical and Hospital Legal Issues
Governmental Affairs Education:
- Juris Doctor, University of Wyoming College of Law, 1985
- B.S., Accounting, University of Wyoming, 1982
Attorney Licenses:
- Wyoming, 1985
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1990
- United States Supreme Court, 2003
Associations and Memberships:
- Wyoming Bar Association
- Laramie County Bar Association
- Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
Personal:
Married to Anna Crank; four children. Interests include hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities.
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Abbigail C. Forwood
 Abbigail C. Forwood received her J.D. from the University of Wyoming’s College Of Law in 2011, and a B.A. in English from the University of Wyoming in 2007. Abbigail graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming in 2003.
Prior to joining Crank Legal Group, P.C. in September of 2011, Abbigail worked in several different fields of employment, most notably as a Policy Analyst for Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal.
Areas of Practice Emphasis:
- Civil Litigation
- Disability/ADA Law
- Employment Law
- Federal and State Administrative Law
- Federal and State Constitutional Law
- Local Government
- Personal Injury
- Professional Malpractice
- Transactional Law
Medical and Hospital Legal Issues Education:
- Juris Doctor, University of Wyoming College of Law, 2011
- B.A., English, University of Wyoming, 2007
Attorney Licenses:
- Wyoming, 2012
- United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, 2012
Associations and Memberships:
Personal:
Married to Timothy “TJ” Forwood. As a Wyoming native, Abbigail enjoys spending time outdoors. When not working, she prefers to spend time with her husband and two dogs, as well as family and friends. Abbigail enjoys hiking, camping, fly fishing, pheasant hunting, skiing/snowshoeing, bicycling, and playing soccer and softball.
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