Kara L. Ellsbury

Kara L. Ellsbury is a lawyer and partner at Hirst Applegate, LLP, focused on employment law and litigation, commercial and contract disputes, professional licensing, administrative law, public utilities law, and real estate law. Her work includes easements, private roads, and related property issues. She further provides employment counseling and training to businesses. Her practice combines litigation with preventive legal advice designed to help clients identify and address potential problems before they develop into disputes.

Kara earned her B.S. in Accounting, cum laude, from the University of Wyoming. She later received her J.D. with honors from the University of Wyoming and was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, she served on the Wyoming Law Review and competed on a championship Rothgerber Mock Trial team. She received the College of Law’s Excellence in Advocacy Award.

Kara has represented clients in reported cases involving employment disputes, public utility matters, real property issues, and other civil litigation. She has further written and presented on workplace investigations, hiring risks, law office risk management, bankruptcy creditor issues, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Her professional affiliations include the Wyoming Bar Association, Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, and Electric Cooperative Bar Association.

Kara L. Ellsbury has held several leadership roles in Wyoming’s legal community. She served as chairperson of the Wyoming Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and held multiple leadership positions with the Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming. Her professional recognition includes selections by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers and Partners, and Mountain States Super Lawyers. She continues to represent clients in complex litigation, employment, utilities, licensing, and real property matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hirst Applegate, LLP
• Member, Wyoming Bar Association
• Member, Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming
• Member, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Wyoming
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wyoming
  Bachelor of Science (BS)