Tara Nethercott is an associate with Woodhouse Roden, LLC. Tara’s practice is focused primarily on civil litigation, land use issues, personal injury, and criminal defense. Prior to joining Woodhouse Roden, LLC, she attended the University of Wyoming College of Law where she was actively involved and served as president of the law school. As an intern with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Federal Public Defender, Tara appeared before the United States District Court for Wyoming advocating in a variety of criminal matters as well as writing appellate briefs to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. As a summer associate in private practice Tara was involved in complex civil litigation concerning traumatic personal injury and land use issues involving condemnation.

Coming from a pioneering Wyoming family, Tara is excited about being in the Cheyenne community and serving the people of Wyoming with such a dynamic and prominent law firm.

Practice Areas:

• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Defense
• Land Use
• Personal Injury
• Appeals
• Small Business Representation

Education:

• University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 2009
• University of Wyoming, B.A., Criminal Justice, 2005
• University of Wyoming, B.A., Communication and Journalism, 2005

Work History:

• Intern, United State’s Attorney’s Office, 2008-2009
• Research Assistant to Author and Professor Harvey Gelb, 2007-2009
• Summer Associate, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, 2008
• Intern, Federal Public Defender, 2007

Admitted to practice before:

• All Wyoming state courts
• United States District Court for the District of Wyoming
• 10th Circuit Court of Appeals