Abbigail C. Forwood

Abbigail C. Forwood is a dedicated Wyoming attorney whose practice centers on health care law, disability and ADA matters, employment law, as well as federal and state administrative law. She has guided numerous clients through complex regulatory frameworks and transactional issues, serving both governmental entities and private organizations across the state with clarity and precision.

Abbigail began her academic path at the University of Wyoming, earning a B.A. in English in 2007. She continued her studies at the University of Wyoming, College of Law, where she completed her J.D. in 2011. By 2012, she was admitted to practice law in Wyoming, later gaining admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Abbigail brings a diverse professional background to her private practice, including experience on the policy staff of former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal. For more than a decade, she has served as general counsel to hospitals, boards, and commissions, earning a strong reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions grounded in deep regulatory and healthcare law expertise.

Abbigail has been honored with several awards that reflect both her legal and community contributions. She earned first-place recognition as a top attorney in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle Reader’s Choice Best of the Best in 2021, followed by first-place recognition in the law firm category in 2022. She was also named the Wyoming Soccer Association Recreational Coach of the Year in 2021 and received the U.S. Youth Soccer West Regional Coach of the Year award in 2022, highlighting her leadership beyond the legal field.

Abbigail C. Forwood continues to combine her legal expertise with a strong sense of community responsibility, ensuring her clients receive not only skilled advocacy but also a lawyer deeply invested in making a positive difference throughout Wyoming. She has additionally served as a board member for the Wyoming State Bar’s Board of Continuing Legal Education and participates in local community initiatives, demonstrating her ongoing dedication to public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lubnau Law
• Member, Wyoming State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Wyoming College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wyoming
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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