Matthew E. Turner

Matthew E. Turner is a Jackson, Wyoming attorney whose practice focuses on civil litigation and a broad range of business and property matters. He represents clients in insurance defense, real estate, land use, landlord-tenant disputes, employment matters, construction claims, commercial transactions, contracts, product liability, and governmental permitting. His work also includes outdoor recreation defense, reflecting an understanding of the legal issues affecting businesses and individuals in the region.

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas in 1993. In law school, he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as a Note and Comment Editor for the Kansas Law Review. His technical and legal education supports careful analysis of complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.

Matthew began his legal career as a clerk to Justice Steven H. Levinson of the Supreme Court of Hawaii. He then practiced with a large law firm in Kansas City, Missouri, before returning to Jackson in 2000. His experience covers civil trial practice, administrative law, real estate lending, permitting, outdoor recreation, propane matters, and product liability. This background helps him evaluate legal risks, manage disputes, and guide clients toward practical solutions.

Matthew E. Turner is admitted to practice in Wyoming, Kansas, and Missouri, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, the Western District of Missouri, and the District of Wyoming. He belongs to the Teton County, Wyoming Bar Association, the Wyoming State Bar, the Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming, and the Defense Research Institute. His community service has included leadership roles with Jackson Hole Youth Basketball, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, and Teton Adaptive Sports, along with volunteer youth coaching.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Geittmann Larson Swift LLP
• Member, Wyoming State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Kansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Science (BS)