About
Dan B. Riggs began practicing law in 1975 and today serves as a senior attorney at Lonabaugh and Riggs, LLP. His practice is centered on land and mineral law, where he advises clients on mineral leases, surface agreements, easements, and related disputes. With decades of experience, he has established himself as a trusted resource in Wyoming’s energy and natural resources sector.
Dan earned his B.A., cum laude, in 1972 and his J.D., with honors, in 1975, both from the University of Wyoming. Admitted to the Wyoming State Bar, U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, Dan is well-qualified to handle cases at every level of the legal system. His early academic work as Land Editor for the Land and Water Review foreshadowed a career dedicated to land and resource law.
Dan represents clients in a wide range of energy and real estate disputes, including mineral title litigation and pipeline easement disputes in both state and federal courts. He also handles complex transactional matters, such as oil and gas contracts, wind energy projects, banking and finance, business law, and real estate transactions. This broad experience allows him to provide strategic, end‑to‑end counsel on legal issues that cross multiple industries and practice areas.
In addition to client representation, Dan has served in important leadership roles, including membership on the Wyoming Judicial Nominating Commission and the Bar Advisory Committee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. His involvement in professional service highlights his dedication to both the legal profession and the broader community.
With over four decades of legal practice, Dan B. Riggs is recognized for his depth of knowledge, integrity, and commitment to advancing client interests in Wyoming’s vital land and energy sectors.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Lonabaugh and Riggs, LLP
- Member, Wyoming State Bar
Licensed State
- Wyoming
Education
- University of Wyoming
Juris Doctor (JD) With Honor - University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude)
Awards & Badges

- Banking & Finance
- Oil & Gas
- Discrimination
- Appeals
- Construction & Development
- Land Use & Zoning




