Sam James Tortorich

Sam James Tortorich is a Cheyenne attorney whose practice centers on business law, estate planning, real estate, and general litigation. He advises business owners on entity formation, corporate governance, succession planning, contracts, acquisitions, and general counsel needs. His work includes helping clients select organizational structures, address shareholder or member issues, negotiate agreements, and manage disputes that arise during ownership, growth, transition, or the sale of a business.

Sam earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2009 and a B.B.A. from Loyola University Chicago in 2000. Before law school, he worked as a staff accountant and obtained his Certified Public Accountant designation in Illinois in 2003. His finance and accounting background adds a practical business perspective to legal work involving ownership structures, transactions, succession planning, contracts, and estate-related decisions.

Sam has formed numerous limited liability companies and corporations with different tax classifications and ownership structures. He serves as general corporate counsel for business clients and assists with governance, employee-related matters, contracts, and owner relationships. His transactional work includes business sales and acquisitions, while his litigation experience includes complex business disputes. His practice extends to wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, real estate agreements, foreclosures, and related matters.

Sam James Tortorich is admitted to practice in Wyoming and previously held Colorado admission in inactive status. His combination of legal, accounting, and financial experience supports a practical approach to business planning and problem solving. He helps clients evaluate organizational choices, document agreements, plan for future transitions, and respond when business relationships or transactions become contested, while maintaining a broader practice in estate planning and real estate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tortorich Group LLC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Colorado

Education

• Loyola University Chicago
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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