Benjamin J Sherman

Benjamin J Sherman

Olsen Legal Group, LLC
  • Family Law, Divorce, Landlord Tenant ...
  • Wyoming
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Benjamin was born in Jefferson City, Missouri but his parents wisely moved him out to Wyoming when he was only 6 months old. Benjamin was raised in Cheyenne and Laramie until he graduated from Laramie Senior High School and left Wyoming to go back to Missouri for his undergraduate studies. Benjamin graduated from Southeast Missouri State University where he studied American History, Logic and American Literature. After graduating, Benjamin attended the University of Wyoming College of Law. During Law School, Benjamin worked in a family law firm in Laramie, was the Dean of his Law Fraternity, Delta Theta Phi, and the President of the Natural Resource Law Club. After graduating law school, Benjamin moved to Cheyenne to start work as a family law Attorney with Cameron Law, LLC. Benjamin worked for Cameron Law, LLC., for 3 years before leaving to take a job as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Wyoming, First Judicial District. Benjamin prosecuted major crimes for 4 years and lead over 25 jury trials during his time as an ADA. Benjamin resigned from the District Attorney’s Office in 2018 and started a job with Olsen Legal Group, LLC.

Since workign with Olsen Legal Group. Benjamin has helped create businesses and protect businesses from litigation. He has drafted contracts for real estate sales and purchases and help landlords with evictions and drafting new residential and commercial leases agreements. When not working in business and real estate law, Benjamin has a passion for family law reunite children with estranged parents.

When Benjamin isn’t working he is either spending time with his family, working in politics or playing
sports. Benjamin has an amazing wife who is also a local elder law attorney and two wonderful little boys, Weston (named after Weston County, Wyoming) and Hudson (named after the town Hudson, Wyoming). Benjamin is currently the Vice Chairman of the Laramie County Republican Party and he is also an avid hunter and fisherma

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Agricultural Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wyoming
Wyoming State Bar
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Olsen Legal Group, LLC
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Education
University of Wyoming College of Law
J.D.
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Southeast Missouri State University
B.A. | History
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Professional Associations
Wyoming State Bar  # 7-5028
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Fatherlessness, Fatherless Day Rally, Laramie County Courthouse
Kids Deserve Dads
Certifications
Certificate to Practice Federal LAw
United States of America
Bar License
State of Wyoming
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Olsen Legal Group, LLC
204 East 22nd Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Telephone: (307) 414-8385