About Asset Protection Law Center
At Asset Protection Law Center, we combine deep legal insight with a disciplined approach to asset protection planning. Our firm is built on the belief that effective planning is rooted in education, statutory adherence, and ethical practice — not promises, shortcuts, or crisis-driven solutions.
We serve both financial advisors and individuals who seek thoughtful, long-term legal strategies that support wealth preservation and risk management within a Wyoming legal framework.
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Mike Meurer
Since 1991, Michael Meurer has been providing his clients high quality, efficient, and ethical legal services in the areas of estate planning, elder law, asset protection planning, probate, and business law. In 1988, he graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance. Thereafter, he attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, which was ranked among the top twenty-five law schools in the nation. He graduated in the top third of his class. At UW-Law School he was president of the Business and Tax Law Association.
Attorney Meurer is licensed to practice in both Colorado and Wisconsin State and Federal courts. He was a Municipal Court Judge for five years. He is a member of the Colorado and Wisconsin Bar Associations and belongs to the Colorado Bar Elder Law and Trust and Estate sections.
He is currently a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel and Lawyers With Purpose. He has worked with thousands of families to create a legacy of peace, harmony and protection for them and their children. As a leader in the community, he teaches classes all over Colorado about Legacy Planning and Asset Protection. His services include Estate Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Trust Administration, Supplemental Needs and Disability Trusts, Medicaid and Disability Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships, and Business Succession Planning.
He offers a relaxed office environment where he takes the time to listen to clients’ needs. He makes himself available seven days a week if necessary and prides himself on prompt and courteous representation to achieve his clients’ goals. In his free time, Attorney Meurer enjoys working on his ranch, reading, travel and investing. He is married with three children.
Initial consultations are free, and his fees are discussed up front so that there are no surprises.
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Colton Jones
Colton was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His father served in the United States Air Force, so Colton moved around frequently during his youth. Colton received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, majoring in Political Science and minoring in philosophy.
Colton graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Before joining Meurer & Potter, P.C., Colton worked at several firms focusing on corporate law.
In 2024, Colton joined Meurer & Potter, P.C. He is committed to helping families and businesses protect their lifetime of hard work. In his free time, Colton enjoys many of the outdoor activities Colorado offers, including snowboarding, archery, fishing, and hiking with his dog, Murphy.
Responsible Legal Planning Begins With Education
Firm Philosophy on Asset Protection
We practice asset protection law with a commitment to clarity, comprehension, and legal discipline. Our philosophy is that no structure is effective unless it is clearly understood by the client and their advisors.
Asset protection is not a product to be sold, nor is it a quick fix for existing problems. It is careful legal planning, grounded in statute and designed to fit within the context of a client’s broader financial and estate landscape.
We believe that legal planning is strongest when introduced early, explained thoroughly, and integrated with tax, estate, and advisory strategies.
Clear Expectations Built on Legal Reality
Education-First, Non-Promissory Approach
Our approach to asset protection is educational rather than promotional. We do not promise outcomes that the law cannot guarantee. Instead, we emphasize realistic expectations and explain what planning can and cannot accomplish under Wyoming law.
Clients and advisors alike benefit from a thorough understanding of:
- statutory protections
- how structures function in real-world scenarios
- limitations and legal requirements
- risk management principles
This education-first mindset ensures that planning decisions are informed, not reactionary.
A Jurisdiction With Statutory Nuance
Wyoming-Focused Legal Planning
Wyoming has developed legal frameworks that support thoughtful asset protection planning. Its statutes related to trusts, charging order protections, and entity privacy provide opportunities for structured legal design when applied correctly.
Our firm focuses on Wyoming-based planning because the jurisdiction offers clarity and statutory support for certain types of protective structures. We help both advisors and clients understand how these legal frameworks operate — and how they intersect with broader financial and estate planning goals.
Understanding these statutes is essential before implementing any structure.
Supporting — Not Replacing — Professional Advisors
Role Within an Advisor’s Client Relationship
Our work complements the relationships clients have with trusted financial advisors, tax professionals, and estate planners. We do not seek to supplant those relationships. Instead, we provide legal expertise that enhances an advisor’s ability to guide clients through complex planning decisions.
When advisors are involved, we coordinate planning thoughtfully to ensure continuity and alignment across disciplines. When individuals engage us directly, we encourage collaboration with their advisors where beneficial.
This integrative approach improves planning outcomes and reinforces aligned decision-making.
Legal Planning Within Responsible Boundaries
Ethical Limitations
Asset Protection Law Center adheres to professional and ethical standards in all planning engagements. We do not participate in:
- crisis-driven planning designed to evade lawful creditors
- transfers intended to defeat lawful claims or conceal assets
- strategies that violate statutory requirements
Our focus is on transparent, defensible planning supported by law and ethical practice. Clients and advisors alike can rely on our commitment to integrity and lawful strategy.
Learn More About Our Approach
If you would like more information on our philosophy, services, or how we work with advisors and clients, we welcome a conversation.