Debra Stillman
Attorney & Counselor at Law
📍 CEDAR CITY ATTORNEY — Serving Iron County · BYU J. Reuben Clark Law · Broad Civil Practice
About Debra
Debra is a Southern Utah attorney who represents clients in business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law, and real estate matters. Based in Cedar City, she provides practical, client-focused legal counsel to individuals and businesses throughout Iron County and the surrounding region.
Originally from Murray, Utah, Debra earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Utah after attending Utah State University. She later attended BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School, where she served as a mediator in the Utah County Courts and was an editor for the BYU Education Law Journal.
Debra began her legal career in New York City, where her work as a legal secretary inspired her to pursue law. She later practiced in Florida at a private law firm focusing on real estate, construction law, and civil litigation. She also served in the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida Department of Financial Services, handling contract review, wage garnishments, and unclaimed property matters.
Since relocating to Southern Utah, Debra has built a broad legal practice representing clients in both litigation and transactional matters. Known for her well-rounded experience and practical approach, she helps clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and confidence.
The Firm's Cedar City Presence
Debra is the only attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC based in Cedar City. While the firm's main office is in Hurricane, Iron County clients have a dedicated attorney based in their own community — meaning no driving to Washington County for legal services.
Cedar City serves as the firm's hub for Iron County matters across business, civil, criminal, estate, municipal, and real estate practice. For clients in Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, and Brian Head, Debra provides the local-presence advantage.
Debra's Practice Areas
Six practice areas across litigation and transactional law — providing Iron County clients a broad-practice attorney without traveling to Hurricane or St. George.
Business Law →
LLC formation, contracts, corporate matters, business disputes.
Civil Litigation →
Business and consumer civil litigation in Utah courts.
Criminal Defense →
Misdemeanors, felonies, DUI matters in Iron County courts.
Estate Planning →
Wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
Municipal Law →
Local government matters, special districts, public entity counsel.
Real Estate →
Transactions, title, leasing, and real estate disputes.
Career Journey
Debra brings perspective from three distinct legal environments — multi-state experience that informs her Cedar City practice.
Where the Spark Began
Worked as a legal secretary in NYC — the experience that inspired her to pursue law.
BYU J. Reuben Clark
Mediator at Utah County Courts. Editor, BYU Education Law Journal.
Private Firm + State Govt
Real estate, construction, and civil litigation. Then Constitutional Issues Division, FL DFS.
Southern Utah Today
Cedar City-based attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones — 6 practice areas across Iron County.
Education & Distinctions
Education
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Juris Doctor
J. Reuben Clark Law School
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah -
Bachelor's, Communications
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah -
Prior Coursework
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Distinctions & Experience
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Editor, BYU Education Law Journal
Recognized for academic writing and editorial work -
Mediator, Utah County Courts
During law school — solution-oriented dispute resolution -
Florida Department of Financial Services
Constitutional Issues Division — contract review, wage garnishments, unclaimed property -
Cedar City-Based Attorney
Firm's sole attorney based in Iron County
Serving Iron County
Debra provides Cedar City–based representation to clients throughout Iron County and the surrounding high country.
Common Questions About Debra Stillman
Direct answers to what clients ask most about working with Debra.
Is Debra Stillman based in Cedar City?
Yes. Debra is the only attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC based in Cedar City. She serves clients throughout Iron County — including Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, and Brian Head — in business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law, and real estate matters.
The firm's main office is in Hurricane, but Cedar City clients have a dedicated attorney based in their own community.
What practice areas does Debra Stillman handle?
Debra handles six primary practice areas: business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law (including local government matters), and real estate.
Her broad practice reflects experience across multiple states — she previously practiced real estate, construction, and civil litigation in Florida, and worked in the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Where did Debra Stillman go to law school?
Debra earned her Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU). During law school, she served as a mediator in the Utah County Courts and was an editor for the BYU Education Law Journal.
Before law school, she earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Utah after attending Utah State University. She grew up in Murray, Utah.
Does Debra Stillman serve Iron County?
Yes. Debra is based in Cedar City and serves Iron County clients across all her practice areas. Iron County includes Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and the surrounding communities.
Having an attorney physically based in Cedar City means Iron County clients can meet locally rather than driving to Hurricane or St. George for legal services — a meaningful convenience advantage.
What is Debra Stillman's background?
Debra has one of the most geographically diverse career paths at the firm. Originally from Murray, Utah, she began her legal career as a legal secretary in New York City — an experience that inspired her to pursue law.
She later practiced at a private law firm in Florida focusing on real estate, construction, and civil litigation, and served in the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida Department of Financial Services.
She then relocated to Southern Utah, building a broad practice covering both litigation and transactional matters. Her multi-state experience brings unique perspective to her Cedar City clients.
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