Practice Areas
Full-service legal representation for Southern Utah individuals, families, and businesses. Our six attorneys cover 13 primary practice areas plus nine personal injury sub-specialties — under one roof, with two offices serving Washington, Iron, and Kane counties since 2009.
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Most law firms specialize narrowly and refer clients elsewhere when the situation expands. At Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, our six attorneys handle the full range of legal needs facing Southern Utahns — so when your matter touches multiple practice areas, you get coordinated representation under one roof.
For Businesses
From formation through litigation. Southern Utah business owners get legal services scaled to their operations.
Business & Corporate Law →
LLC and corporate formation, contracts, joint ventures, M&A, business succession, and corporate disputes under Utah Code Title 48. Filing fees as low as $59 with Utah Division of Corporations.
Real Estate →
Purchase and sale, title insurance through ATG (Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund), leasing, easements, foreclosure, and real estate litigation. Commercial and residential transactions.
Construction Law →
Mechanics liens, construction defect claims, contractor disputes, and project litigation under Utah Code Title 38 Chapter 1a. Contractor and owner representation.
Civil Litigation →
Business disputes, breach of contract, fraud, partnership disputes, and complex commercial litigation in state and federal court. Trial-ready representation.
Land Use & Zoning →
Variances, conditional use permits, rezoning, subdivision approvals, and eminent domain matters under Title 10 Chapter 20 (post-SB 1008 LUDMA reorganization).
Water Rights →
Virgin River General Adjudication, change applications, water company law, and water rights disputes under Utah Code Title 73. Especially valuable as adjudication proceeds 2025-2026.
For Individuals & Families
Personal legal matters — from accidents to estate plans, family matters to criminal defense.
Personal Injury →
Auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries. Four-year statute of limitations (§ 78B-2-307). Utah PIP minimums apply. Two MDAF Life Members on staff (Ben Ruesch & Travis Dunsmoor).
Family Law →
Divorce, custody, support, modifications, and adoption — all under Utah Code Title 81 (effective September 2024). Spanish-speaking attorneys available.
Divorce →
Contested and uncontested divorce, property division, alimony, parenting plans. Equitable distribution state — fair, not necessarily equal.
Child Custody →
Legal and physical custody, parent-time schedules, custody modifications. The 111-overnight threshold under § 81-9-204(2) determines child support calculations.
Child Support →
Income Shares model calculations, child support modifications, enforcement actions, and arrearages under Title 81 Chapter 6.
Adoption →
Stepparent, relative, adult, and ICWA adoptions under the Utah Adoption Act. Full procedural representation from petition to finalization.
Criminal Defense →
DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, domestic violence, misdemeanors and felonies. Updated for 2026 HB 437 (Interdicted Person Amendments). Spanish-speaking representation available.
Estate Planning →
Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, probate. Utah has no estate tax. Small estate affidavits for estates under $100,000.
Bankruptcy →
Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 reorganization. Utah's $53,700 homestead exemption. Led by Tony Jones, 20+ years bankruptcy practice and past VP of the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum.
Workers' Compensation →
Workplace injury claims, third-party liability matters, and disputed workers' comp claims under Utah Code Title 34A Chapter 2.
Personal Injury Specialties
Nine sub-specialty pages covering the specific case types our personal injury practice handles. Click any to learn the relevant Utah law, deadlines, and case considerations.
★ Two MDAF Life Members on Staff · UT & NV CoverageCar Accidents
Rear-end, head-on, rollover, and intersection collisions.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucking — Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle crashes — serious injuries, unique liability considerations.
Bicycle & Pedestrian
Cyclists and pedestrians struck by motor vehicles.
Slip & Fall
Premises liability for unsafe property conditions.
Dog Bite Injuries
Strict liability under Utah Code § 18-1-1.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare cases with complex multi-layer coverage.
Construction Accidents
Job site injuries — workers' comp plus third-party claims.
Catastrophic Injuries
Traumatic brain, spinal cord, and severe neck injuries.
Cedar City & Iron County Clients
Attorney Debra Stillman is based in Cedar City and handles business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law, and real estate matters for Iron County clients — no driving to Washington County required.
Meet Debra Stillman →When Your Matter Crosses Multiple Practice Areas
Real legal situations don't stay in neat categories. A divorce may involve business interests, real estate, and tax issues. A personal injury claim may overlap with workers' compensation and bankruptcy. An estate may include probate, family law, and real estate matters.
With six attorneys covering 13 practice areas, your matter doesn't get bounced between firms. We coordinate internally so the bankruptcy specialist talks to the family law attorney who talks to the real estate counsel — and you don't pay three separate firms to figure it out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Practice
Common questions clients ask about the firm's practice areas and how we work.
What legal services does Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones offer?
The firm offers 13 primary practice areas plus 9 personal injury sub-specialties:
For businesses: business law, construction, civil litigation, land use & zoning, real estate, and water rights.
For individuals and families: personal injury, family law (divorce, child custody, child support, adoption), criminal defense, estate planning, bankruptcy, and workers' compensation.
The firm serves Washington County, Iron County, and Kane County from offices in Hurricane and Cedar City.
Which attorney handles which practice area?
Each attorney has primary practice areas:
- Ben Ruesch — Business, real estate, water law, estate, municipal, personal injury (MDAF Life Member)
- Nathan C. Reeve — Criminal defense, immigration, family law (Spanish-fluent)
- Tony G. Jones — Bankruptcy specialist (Named Partner, 20+ years)
- Anthony P. Werrett — Criminal defense, family law (Named Partner, Order of the Barristers)
- Travis Dunsmoor — Personal injury, civil litigation (MDAF Life Member, UT & NV)
- Debra Stillman — Broad civil practice based in Cedar City
Does the firm handle both business and individual cases?
Yes. The firm is a full-service practice handling both business and individual matters.
For businesses: business formation, contracts, construction, real estate, land use, water rights, and commercial litigation. For individuals and families: personal injury, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, bankruptcy, workers' compensation, and adoption.
The firm's six attorneys collectively cover the full range of legal needs facing Southern Utahns.
What areas of Southern Utah does the firm serve?
The firm serves clients throughout:
- Washington County — St. George, Hurricane, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, La Verkin, Toquerville, Springdale
- Iron County — Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head
- Kane County — Kanab, Orderville, Big Water, Glendale
The main office is in Hurricane and Debra Stillman is based in Cedar City.
Can the firm handle cases involving multiple practice areas?
Yes. Many legal matters cross practice areas — for example:
- A personal injury case may involve workers' compensation
- A divorce may involve real estate and business interests
- An estate may include probate, tax, and bankruptcy considerations
- A criminal matter may have immigration consequences
The firm's six attorneys work as a team on cross-practice matters, so clients don't get bounced between separate firms when their situation has multiple legal components.
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