Kay Lynn Bestol

Kay Lynn Bestol is a highly skilled civil defense attorney at Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming. With over three decades of legal experience, she focuses on civil litigation defense, personal injury defense, professional liability, medical malpractice defense, and civil rights cases. Her strategic approach and dedication to advocacy make her a trusted representative for her clients.

Kay Lynn earned her undergraduate degree in social science from Doane College in 1987, along with a teaching endorsement. As a Fulbright Scholar, she studied at Christian Albrechts Universität in Kiel, Germany, before attending the University of Texas School of Law. She graduated with honors in 1991 and clerked for Judge John T. Grant of the Nebraska Supreme Court, gaining valuable legal insight before beginning her litigation career.

Since joining her current firm in 1992, Kay Lynn has built a distinguished career in civil defense litigation. She represents clients in high-stakes personal injury defense, insurance disputes, professional malpractice claims, and eminent domain matters. Her extensive trial experience and thorough case preparation ensure strong legal representation for individuals, businesses, and insurers facing complex legal challenges.

Kay Lynn is admitted to practice before all Wyoming state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has held leadership positions in the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners, the Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming, and the Laramie County Bar Association. Her excellence in legal practice has earned her recognition as a Super Lawyer from 2013 to 2024, a distinction awarded to top attorneys based on peer review and professional achievements.

Kay Lynn remains at the forefront of civil litigation defense as an active member of the Wyoming State Bar, the Defense Research Institute, and the Ewing T. Kerr Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Her commitment to legal excellence ensures the highest level of advocacy for her clients in Wyoming and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sundahl Powers Kapp & Martin LLC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, Laramie County Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Doane College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Christian Albrechts Universitat in Kiel, Germany

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