As fall arrives in Jackson Hole, the community is holding its breath. The season marks the peak of human/bear conflicts — and last autumn was particularly tense. The region’s most famous bear family left the safety of Grand Teton National Park and wandered into residential regions, putting their lives on the line.

Jackson criminal defense attorney Dick Stout enjoys dressing up, whether it’s skiing in a tusked mammoth costume or repelling from a tram in a Santa Claus suit. But most of the time, Stout, 42, is the epitome of the sharp-dressed man, sporting tailored suits in the courtroom.