The best attorney-client relationships are based on trust and confidence. When you seek advice or representation from a lawyer, the lawyer is bound by strict standards of professional responsibility. For example, your lawyer must (1) act in your best interests; (2) keep your communications confidential; and (3) represent you competently, zealously, and within the bounds of the law and the rules of professional conduct. If your lawyer violates these rules, the lawyer may be disciplined by the state bar or face a legal malpractice lawsuit.

In Wyoming, as in all states, the attorney-client relationship is governed by rules of professional conduct which mandate that attorneys act with the highest level of ethical standards. An attorney in Wyoming must always act in the best interests of their client, maintain the confidentiality of client communications, and provide competent, zealous representation within the legal and ethical boundaries. These obligations are outlined in the Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct. If an attorney fails to adhere to these standards, they may be subject to disciplinary action by the Wyoming State Bar, which could include reprimand, suspension, or disbarment. Additionally, if a client suffers harm due to an attorney's negligence or misconduct, the client may have grounds for a legal malpractice lawsuit. Such a lawsuit would require the client to prove that the attorney breached their duty of care and that this breach resulted in harm to the client.