Mel C. Orchard III
Mel Orchard received his undergraduate finance degree from Washington State University in 1988. He received his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1992, where he also served as student body president. After a law clerk position with the 9th Judicial District Court, Mel joined the "AV" rated firm of Meyer and Williams in 1994, specializing in civil trial litigation and practiced there until early 2005.
During his tenure with Meyer and Williams, Mel was a part of several record breaking civil jury verdicts in both Wyoming and Arizona, and tried over 25 major cases in state and federal courts throughout the West. In early 2005, he was asked to join Gerry Spence's team of litigators. Mel has been a partner in The Spence Law Firm since 2005.
Mel's areas of practice include truck and auto collisions, product liability, insurance company bad faith, medical malpractice and drug litigation. Mel is a board member and recent past president of the Wyoming Trial Lawyer's Association, is a current Delegate to the Association of Trial Lawyers of America where he also earned "advocate" status.
Throughout his practice, Mel has created and presented educational materials to various attorney and non-attorney groups throughout the West. From Trial Lawyers, to Hospital Risk Assessment personnel, to insurance adjusters, to the various non-profit boards that Mel contributes to, Mel strongly believes that by staying involved in education and learning, he, his clients, his fellow trial lawyers, and most importantly, his community, benefits.
Mel has been married to Brandie (Tanner) Orchard of Casper, Wyoming since 1995, and they have two boys.
Julie is Mel's paralegal.
