(August 2010) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) recently taught the Wyoming BARBRI bar exam review courses again for the University of Wyoming in the areas of payments systems, secured transactions and wills as well as trusts and estates.


(August 2010) Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) co-wrote a insightful article that was published in the August 2010 issue of Wyoming Medicine, titled: "Negotiating Reimbursement In a Payor Contract; Not Mission Impossible, And You Should Choose to Accept It".

The 2010 U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms Edition recently recognized Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. as a member of the "First-Tier" for:
  • Banking and Finance Law;
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law;
  • Corporate Law;
  • General Commercial Litigation;
  • Health Care Law;
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law;
  • Real Estate Law and
  • Trusts & Estates Law.

(July 2010) The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) recently awarded Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. Top Honors in its June 2010 Issue. We were the only Wyoming law firm named to the Honor Roll, as well as ranked second in the Honor Roll for the Northwest Region.

(July 2010) Summer 2010 Issue of CowCountry Publication of Wyoming Stock Growers Association, "Leasing Oil and Gas Interests in Wyoming" was written by William J. Thomson (bio) and Randall B. Reed (bio).

(July 2010) Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) wrote an article that was published in the May/June 2010 Wyoming Medical Society Physician Newsletter titled "Hidden Gems: Congress Proposes to Loosen Medicare Beneficiary Inducement Rules in Healthcare Reform Law".

(July 2010) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) was just given the Key Club of Professional Advisors Award from the Wyoming Community Foundation for 2010 for assisting clients to meet their charitable needs and by creating funds that help to build a better Wyoming.

(June 2010) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) was was elected Chairman of the Board for the University of Wyoming Foundation, in Denver, on June 12, 2010. Greg's Chairman term will run for two years. Congratulations Greg!

2010 Chambers USA Rankings Released

Dray, Thomson & Dyekman PC 2010 Rankings
Corporate/M&A - Wyoming - Ranked 1
Real Estate - Wyoming - Ranked 1

Individual Rankings
Gregory C Dyekman - Corporate/M&A Wyoming - Ranked 1
W Perry Dray - Corporate/M&A Wyoming - Ranked 1
Gregory C Dyekman - Real Estate Wyoming - Ranked 1
W Perry Dray - Real Estate Wyoming - Ranked 1
Randall B Reed - Corporate/M&A Wyoming - Ranked 2
Randall B Reed - Corporate/M&A: Tax Wyoming - Ranked 2


(May 2010) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) was awarded the "Ewing T. Kerr Inns of Court Thomas G. Gorman Excellence in Professionalism Award for 2010.

(January 2010) Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) wrote an article titled Made for Wyoming: The Stark Laws "Rural Provider" Exception that will be published in the January issue of Wyoming Medical Society magazine.

(January 2010) Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) wrote an article titled Surviving Spouses Struggle with Legal Obstacles that will be published in the January issue of Wyoming Medical Society newsletter.

(October 2009) Timothy L. Woznick (bio) wrote an article titled "New HIPAA Requirements and Their Effect On You" that was published in the September/October 2009 Wyoming Medical Society Physician Newsletter.

(July 2009) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) wrote the Wyoming chapter of Commercial Lending Law "A State-By-State Guide" that was published by the American Bar Association in July of 2009.

(June 2009) W. Perry Dray (bio) has been selected for inclusion in the Mountain States Edition of Superlawyers in the area of Health Care.

(June 2009) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. was recently named to the American Health Lawyers Association's National Honor Roll (the only Wyoming firm so named), and one of 6 firms named to the Northwest Regional Honor Roll (WA, WY, OR, MT, ID, AK).

(June 2009) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. was recently Top Ranked in Chambers USA 2009 as follows:
Ranked 1 in Corporate/M&A - Wyoming
Ranked 1 in Real Estate - Wyoming

Individual Rankings
Ranked 1 for Gregory C. Dyekman in Corporate/M&A - Wyoming
Ranked 1 for W. Perry Dray in Corporate/M&A - Wyoming
Ranked 1 for Gregory C. Dyekman in Real Estate - Wyoming
Ranked 1 for W. Perry Dray in Real Estate - Wyoming
Ranked 2 for Randall B. Reed in Corporate/M&A - Wyoming
Ranked 2 for Randall B. Reed in Corporate/M&A: Tax - Wyoming

(May 2009) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. sponsored the United Way Women's Leadership Council Luncheon where Diana Enzi was a guest speaker, held on May 15, 2009, as well as the "High Plains Purse-Suit" 5k Run/Walk & 10K Run held on May 16, 2009.

(May 2009) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. was awarded the Small Business Advocate of the Year award on May 1, 2009 by the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce.

(April 2009) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) has been named co-chair of the 2009 Campaign for United Way of Laramie County. Greg has also been inducted into the inaugural class of the Wyoming Debate Hall of Fame at the University of Wyoming.

(March 2009) W. Perry Dray (bio) attended the Healthcare Roundtable for Corporate Counsel (HRCC) this month in Atlanta, GA. Perry has been a member of HRCC since its inception in 2001. HRCC is a very special assembly of selected corporate counsel who meet with their peers and design their own leading experiences. Membership in the roundtable is by invitation only and is limited to 45 members from non-competing, not for profit organizations across the nation. The member/attorneys meet twice a year for seminars designed by themselves involving relevant issues in healthcare. During the seminars members share experiences, projects, legal/medical/management challenges and visions of future trends and issues in order to instruct, improve, and enlighten one another.

(March 2009) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) was selected as Person of the Year 2008 by the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce in recognition of outstanding civic contribution to the City of Cheyenne.

To read more about Greg's accomplishment, follow this link and go to page 7 of the April issue in the Cheyenne Business Monthly.

http://www.cheyennechamber.org/uploadfiles/pdf/2009%20April%20CBM%20WEB.pdf

(February 2009) W. Perry Dray (bio) and Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) are listed as "Top Attorneys in Business Litigation" in the Super Lawyers' March/April 2009 Corporate Counsel edition.

(January 2009) The Wyoming Business Report recently listed Dray, Thomson and Dyekman, P.C. among the 6 largest law firms in the State of Wyoming.

(January 2009) William J. Thomson (bio) and Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) proudly served on the steering committee for the tremendously successful dinner on January 21, 2009 honoring former Vice President and Mrs. Cheney on behalf of the Frontier District, Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Cheyenne dinner was both a welcome home celebration for the Cheneys and the largest fund-raising event ever conducted in the Longs Peak Council, and was attended by more than 350..

(January 2009) On January 16, Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) addressed students at the University of Wyoming College of Law on the topic, "A Roadmap For Success in Private Practice". The talk covered a wide variety of issues encountered by new and experienced lawyers alike and focused on ways to make the private practice of law fulfilling, enjoyable and productive. The program was part of an ongoing series of lunchtime talks given by a variety of speakers.

(September 2008) W. Perry Dray (bio) recently authored a chapter in Attracting and Retaining Clients available for sale on west.thomson.com. Click here to learn more.

(July 2008) Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) and Timothy L. Woznick (bio) will be speaking at a Medical Records Seminar for MEDS-PDN on September 25th, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

(July 2008) W. Perry Dray (bio) and William J. Thomson will be celebrating 30 years of practice together on July 24, 2008.  Congratulations gentlemen!

((June 2008) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board for the University of Wyoming Foundation.

(June 2008) W. Perry Dray (bio) was recently named in Aspatore “Inside the Minds”, where he was recognized as a top lawyer with the ability to attract and retain clients as well as maintaining a good reputation.

(June 2008) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. was listed on the Honor Roll by State and by Region in the June 2008 Health Lawyers News publication.

(May 2008) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. recently sponsored a team entry in the Stride Learning Center's Men's Culinary Cup Cookoff fundraiser. Lawyers Brian J. Hanify (bio) and L. Barton Peach (bio) were part of a team that won first prize in the category of soup, salad or appetizer, with a a shrimp bisque.

(May 2008) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. recently hosted a number of clients at an American Health Lawyers Association teleconference titled Employee Lifestyles and Off-Premises Conduct: What Can an Employer Regulate? It was a great success and we intend to hold similar teleconferences in the future.

(April 2008) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) recently made a presentation on estate planning to the Mothers of Preschoolers group at Cheyenne Hills Church, focusing on fundamental rules of property law, appointment of guardians for minor children and creation of enforceable documents to deal with situations involving incapacity and death.

(March 2008) Dray, Thomson & Dyekman, P.C. recently received the “Uniting the Community” award from the United Way of Laramie County for its service to United Way and the Community.

(March 2008) Gregory C. Dyekman (bio) has been selected for inclusion in the Rocky Mountain Edition of Superlawyers in the area of Business litigation.

(March 2008) Randall B. Reed (bio) has been selected for the inclusion in the Rocky Mountain Edition of Superlawyers in the area of Real Estate law.

(March 2008) W. Perry Dray (bio) has been selected for inclusion in the Rocky Mountain Edition of Superlawyers in the area of Business Litigation.

(February 2008) An article regarding the “SUMMARY OF FRAUD AND ABUSE STATUTES & REGULATIONS (Wyoming)” was prepared by Nicholas G. J. Healey (bio) & L. Barton Peach (bio) for the American Health Lawyers Association - Fraud and Abuse, Self-Referrals, and False Claims Practice Group.     

(February 2008) The American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law: Foreclosure Law and Related Remedies: A State-by State Digest 2nd Edition (Wyoming Chapter) was written by Gregory C. Dyekman.(bio)

(January 2007) A contribution from Michelle Bush (bio) and Tim Woznick (bio) was recently published in the “Fifty State Survey of Balance Billing Laws” with the American Health Lawyers Association.  This publication is an insightful monograph from the Associations’ Expert Series.  This series also offers legal information for the advanced practitioner, with concise, pertinent information.

(October 2007) Nick Healey (bio) recently did a presentation for the Wyoming Hospital Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting and Convention in Sheridan, Wyoming.  Nick’s presentation was structured on health compliance issues.

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