Attorney Profiles

Scott E. Kolpitcke

Scott graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1996. During his third year in law school, Scott was the Student Director of the UW Legal Services Clinic.  This clinical experience allowed him to gain experience representing indigent clients in civil matters under the supervision of the late Professor John M. Burman. 

After passing the Wyoming and Colorado Bar exams in 1996, Scott joined a small law firm in Laramie focused primarily on estate planning.  Since 1998, Scott has practiced with the Powell firm of Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, where he represents school districts, cities, and individuals throughout Wyoming.  He has successfully defended his clients in employment disputes before the EEOC, Labor Standards Division, Office for Civil Rights, and other state and federal agencies.  He regularly gives presentations to school boards, city councils, and other organizations on issues related to school law, Title IX, employment law, government ethics, and other issues.  

Scott serves as an appointed member of the Character & Fitness Committee, which screens applicants to the Wyoming Bar to ensure they satisfy the requirements for becoming Wyoming attorneys.  He also serves as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Wyoming State Bar, and on the board of directors for the Moyer Foundation. When he is not working, Scott and his wife Linda enjoy time with their twins, Ryan and Kala, and recreating in Wyoming's mountains.

Email:  scott@ckattorneys.net

Phone:  (307) 754-2276

Alexa S. Rolin

Alexa graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2022.  She was admitted to the practice of law in Wyoming in 2023 and admitted to practice law in Montana in 2024.  In May 2022. Alexa, her husband, Fred, and their three dogs moved to Cody and Alexa joined Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC in August 2022. Alexa represents several of the municipalities and governmental agencies across the Big Horn Basin, including serving as a municipal court prosecutor.  Alexa works in many areas of civil practice including business law and contract issues, guardianships, real estate and property, and estate planning and probates. In her free time, Alexa enjoys traveling, reading, exploring the outdoors, camping, horseback riding and skiing. Alexa is available to see clients in both Powell and Cody. 

Tracy Copenhaver

Tracy Copenhaver retired from Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC effective January 1, 2025. He graduated from the University of Wyoming Law School in 1982. Tracy enjoyed practicing law in Powell, Wyoming and returned to Powell initially to practice law because it provided a great place to raise a family and has a multitude of outdoor activities which Tracy enjoys. Tracy is now on retired status with the State of Wyoming, as well as the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. His areas of practice included insurance defense work for all liability claims, as well as public entity representation. Tracy did a considerable amount of work in education law and defense of public employers and employees. He provided services to individuals and employers pertaining to employment issues, employer representation, labor law, civil rights and basic contract issues of all kinds. Tracy also provided services regarding real estate transactions, wills, trusts, probates, and general civil litigation. Clients included numerous school districts and a community college, several hospital districts, irrigation districts, joint powers boards and other cooperative entities, as well as numerous private employers. 

 

Email:  tracy@ckattorneys.net
Phone: (307) 754-2276

Tracy is retired effective January 1, 2025.  

Sandra Siel Kitchen

Sandra Siel Kitchen is of counsel with Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC.  After earning a Bachelor of Science degree with honors at the University of Wyoming, Sandra graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1983 and was admitted to the practice of law that same year. Sandra has practiced law in Powell, Wyoming for 36 years and was a partner with this firm for 34 years. Sandra serves on the State of Wyoming Permanent Rules Advisory Committee Juvenile Division. In 2017 Sandra was the recipient of the Wyoming Supreme Court - Children's Justice Project "Golden Award" in recognition of her leadership on behalf of children and families in Wyoming. Sandra has a general civil practice that includes municipal law; guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions; guardian ad litem work; real estate; estate planning; and probate. In her free time, Sandra enjoys travel, hiking, the outdoors, and spending time with her family.  

Email: skitchen@ckattorneys.net

Phone:  (307) 754-2276

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