Proudly based in Cody, Wyoming, with New Mexico roots, Slade Law serves clients throughout both states.
Who We Are
Trusted Legal Counsel Rooted in Experience and Integrity
At Slade Law, we combine elite legal training with practical insight to deliver strategic, personalized counsel. Dustin Slade—a Harvard Law graduate with deep experience in estate planning, business law, and litigation—has guided families, entrepreneurs, and high-profile clients through complex legal matters with clarity and care.
Raised on a ranch and educated at Harvard, Dustin brings both grit and precision to every case—making high-caliber legal support approachable and effective.
WHAT WE DO
Strategic Legal Solutions for Life, Legacy, and Business
Business & Corporate Law
Practical legal guidance for every stage of your business—from formation and contracts to compliance and strategic growth.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful, customized plans to protect your legacy, support your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are honored—now and in the future.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
Schedule Your Consultation
We start with a conversation—focused on understanding your goals, challenges, and legal needs. You’ll get clear, honest insight with no pressure and no jargon.
Get a Tailored Legal Strategy
Based on your unique situation, we’ll craft a plan of action—whether it’s a custom estate plan, a business structure, or litigation strategy—designed to protect what matters most.
Move Forward with Confidence
With your strategy in place, we handle the legal work so you can focus on your business, family, or peace of mind—knowing you're backed by experience and advocacy.
Latest Legal Guidance & Resources
October 6, 2026
Does a Wyoming DUNA Need an Operating Agreement?
A Wyoming DUNA does not need an “operating agreement” in the same sense as a conventional LLC. Wyoming uses a broader concept: the DUNA's governing principles. Those governing principles can include a written association agreement, but they can also include smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, enacted governance proposals, and established practices. In other words, Wyoming does not require a DAO to copy its entire governance system into a traditional legal document before the law will...
October 3, 2026
Should You Name a Trust or Your Children as Beneficiaries of Your IRA?
Suppose your estate plan leaves everything equally to your three children. You also have a revocable trust and a substantial IRA. It can seem natural to make the IRA payable to the trust. After all, the trust contains the estate plan. But that is not always the better arrangement. For many families, naming responsible adult children directly as IRA beneficiaries preserves greater tax and financial flexibility and avoids another layer of administration. A trust can still be the right...
October 2, 2026
Does Being a DAO Multisig Signer Create Personal Liability?
A DAO asks you to become one of seven signers on its treasury multisig. Four signatures are required to move funds. You cannot take anything by yourself, and your instructions are simple: check that a transaction matches an approved governance proposal, then sign it. Have you just volunteered to become personally responsible for everything the DAO does? Not necessarily. But the key itself does not answer the question. “Multisig signer” is a technical role, not a uniform legal status. Personal...
Testimonials
Trusted by Clients Across Business and Life
I have known Dustin for many years, and he is my business and estate attorney. I have valued confidence in Dustin's thorough analytical, probing and contemplative approach to an issue. He is fair, supportive, timely, very knowledgeable and highly experienced. I appreciate his realistic and practical experience with start-ups and his entrepreneurial experience and approach. Dustin has valuable training and accomplishments through Harvard Law School. He is an accomplished writer and author. His client centered approach is open, unpretentious and comfortable to engage. Most importantly, Dustin possesses impeccable character and trustworthiness. I highly recommend Dustin as a very accomplished attorney.
Ken Hare, Managing Member, Blanco Basin Land & Cattle Co., LLC
My wife and I were in need of legal advice and estate planning, and Dustin (Mr. Slade, Esquire) came to the rescue! It's difficult to overstate just how amazing he was. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter he helped us with, but honestly, that's not even the best part (though that is, of course, very important). The best part is that he is kind, patient, and it is very clear that he cares about you, and your family, and your prosperity and peace of mind. He helped us patiently through every step of the process, and he was always very responsive and prompt when responding to any of our numerous questions. We always felt that we were in very skilled and competent hands, and yet, at the same time, it almost felt like he was part of the family. With all of the things that one hears about lawyers in the media sometimes, it can be intimidating when you are faced with a legal challenge, and you can quickly feel out of your depth. But with Dustin as part of our team, we felt so relaxed and confident. And on top of all that, his pricing was more than fair. All said and done, it ended up being quite a bit more affordable than other estimates we had received. All in all, we simply can't praise or recommend Dustin Slade, Esq. enough. If you need legal help and you have the option of hiring him, you can't possibly do better!
G. Bynum
I was involved in a very complex family LLC/Trust and trying to make a will. It was proving to be quite difficult. Estate Law can be quite complicated, and I was feeling a bit lost. Dustin N. Slade, Attorney-at-Law, was recommended to me I decided to give him a call. I'm glad I did! He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and he answered all my questions. I admire his honesty, patience, and compassion. I would very highly recommend him.
Judith S.