About
R. Michael Shickich is a skilled trial attorney with decades of experience representing injury victims in Wyoming and surrounding states. Known for achieving multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, he is dedicated to helping clients receive justice, often without needing to go to trial. His legal focus is on personal injury and civil litigation.
Michael began his education at Oberlin College, earning his B.A., and later obtained his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law. This solid academic foundation has supported a career filled with both legal excellence and public service. He is currently licensed to practice in state and federal courts across Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Michael’s career began on the insurance defense side, giving him critical insight into how insurers operate. This background has helped him secure favorable outcomes for injury victims for over 30 years. He is a faculty member at the Trial Lawyers College® and has served as Dean of “The People’s Law School,” an education program at Casper College.
Michael has earned a long list of professional honors, including being selected to the Mountain States Super Lawyers® List from 2013 to the present and receiving a Martindale-Hubbell® rating of “AV Preeminent.” He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, credentials that highlight his success in achieving significant settlements.
Michael’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. He served as President of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association from 2003 to 2004 and remains an active board member. His peers have consistently recognized his expertise, professionalism, and dedication to the field of personal injury law.
R. Michael Shickich continues to be a powerful advocate for those harmed by negligence, offering aggressive representation and compassionate support. With a record of impactful results and client-first values, he remains a trusted legal ally for those facing complex injury claims.
Law Office Affiliations
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Founder, Law Offices of R. Michael Shickich
- Member, Wyoming State Bar
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, New Mexico State Bar
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Natrona County Bar Association
Licensed State
- Wyoming
- Colorado
- New Mexico
Education
- University of Denver College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges







- Animal and dog bites
- Brain injury
- Car accident
- Class action
- DUI and DWI
- Drug Crime
- Identity theft
- Insurance
- Litigation
- Motorcycle accident
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Spinal cord injury
- Trucking accident
- Wrongful death