Southern Utah's Local Firm, Serving Real Cases.
Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC has served Washington, Iron, and Kane counties for over 16 years — from the very beginning in Hurricane. What started as one attorney's vision to give the community access to quality local representation has grown into a five-attorney firm with a Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member and four named partners.
The full team at our Hurricane, Utah office — attorneys and staff who make it all work.
From One Attorney's Vision to a Five-Attorney Firm
Founded in Hurricane. Rooted in Southern Utah. Still serving the community that started it all.
The firm now known as Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC was first organized in December 2009 by attorney Benjamin Ruesch, a Hurricane native. Ben's founding vision was straightforward: give Hurricane Valley residents access to quality legal representation right here in the community — without needing to drive to St. George every time they had a legal question.
At the time, Hurricane Valley was in a period of rapid growth. Ben recognized that the community's legal needs were expanding alongside its population. He saw an opportunity to build a firm rooted in Hurricane that could serve Southern Utah with the depth and experience typically found in larger cities.
The founding vision, articulated in a 2010 press release announcing the firm's opening, was simple: Hurricane Valley had grown rapidly over the prior decade, and residents deserved access to quality legal help without a drive to St. George.
— Founding vision, paraphrased from 2010 press releaseNot long after the firm's founding, Nathan C. Reeve — also a Hurricane High School graduate and longtime friend of Ben's — joined as founding partner. The firm became Ruesch & Reeve, PLLC, and the shared local roots of the founding partners became a defining feature of how the firm operated: as neighbors, not outsiders.
Two Founding Partners. One Hometown.
Both Ben Ruesch and Nathan Reeve grew up in Hurricane, Utah — and both graduated from Hurricane High School. When you meet with our founding partners, you're meeting attorneys who know Southern Utah because they grew up here.
🎓 Hurricane HS AlumniOur Timeline
Over the past 16 years, the firm has expanded steadily, adding attorneys who brought specialized expertise while preserving the local, accessible character Ben and Nathan established at the outset.
The firm is founded in Hurricane, Utah
Ben Ruesch establishes the practice, serving Washington County and surrounding areas.
Nathan C. Reeve joins as founding partner
The firm becomes Ruesch & Reeve, PLLC. Both partners bring shared Hurricane High School roots.
Federal Court foreclosure victories
Ben Ruesch secures preliminary injunctions in federal court protecting Southern Utah families from foreclosure — including a ruling by Senior U.S. Judge Bruce Jenkins.
District Court wins across practice areas
Ben wins a District Court case for a Harley-Davidson owner whose motorcycle was sold without permission. Nathan wins a fraud, identity theft, and negligence case for plaintiffs in District Court.
Ben Ruesch admitted to Arizona Bar; AIOLC recognition
Ben is admitted to practice law in Arizona. The American Institute of Legal Counsel recognizes him as one of Utah's 10 Best for Client Satisfaction — for two consecutive years.
The firm grows to five attorneys
Tony G. Jones, Anthony P. Werrett, and Debra Stillman join, bringing depth in bankruptcy, business law, civil litigation, and Cedar City-area practice.
Werrett & Jones become named partners
Anthony P. Werrett and Tony G. Jones are elevated to named partner. The firm becomes Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC.
Transfer Fee Covenant Extinguished — $70,874.78 awarded
The firm secures summary judgment in a complex real estate dispute involving a 2009 Declaration of Covenant imposing a 1% private transfer fee on several thousand acres of Utah property. The court extinguishes the covenant, quiets title in favor of the client free and clear, and dismisses third-party claims with prejudice. Fees and costs awarded: $70,874.78.
Full-Service Southern Utah Practice
The firm has always been full-service — a deliberate choice that lets clients handle multiple legal needs under one roof rather than being referred out. Today, our five attorneys handle matters across a broad range of practice areas:
For Individuals
- Personal InjuryCar, truck, motorcycle, dog bite, slip and fall, construction, brain and spinal, rideshare, bicycle/pedestrian
- Criminal DefenseIncluding DUI defense
- Family LawDivorce, custody, child support, adoption
- Estate PlanningWills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate
- BankruptcyChapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13
For Businesses
- Business & Corporate LawFormation, contracts, operating agreements, M&A
- Real EstateTransactions, title disputes, quiet title actions
- Construction LawContracts, mechanic's liens, disputes
- Land Use & ZoningDevelopment, variances, permitting
- Water LawWater rights, Virgin River basin, Title 73 matters
- Civil LitigationCommercial disputes, contract enforcement, trial representation
Credentials That Reflect the Work
Over the years, the firm and its attorneys have earned recognition that reflects both the quality of work and the trust clients place in us.
MDAF Life Member
Ben Ruesch is a Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys.
AIOLC 10 Best in Utah
Ben Ruesch recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of Utah's 10 Best for Client Satisfaction — two consecutive years.
5.0 Client Rating
Average across client reviews. Real people, real results — the reviews speak for themselves.
A Few Notable Wins
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but they do reflect the kinds of matters our attorneys handle. A few notable examples from the firm's history:
Transfer Fee Covenant Extinguished — $70,874.78 Awarded
Secured summary judgment in a complex real estate dispute involving a 2009 Declaration of Covenant that imposed a 1% private transfer fee on several thousand acres of Utah property. The court extinguished the covenant, quieted title in the client's favor free and clear, and dismissed opposing third-party claims with prejudice. The court subsequently awarded $70,874.78 ($69,610 in attorney fees + $1,264.78 in costs). The case turned on whether statutory requirements under Utah Code § 57-1-46 had been satisfied — the court concluded they had not.
Foreclosure Injunction Victory
Secured a preliminary injunction from Senior U.S. Judge Bruce Jenkins protecting a Southern Utah couple's home from foreclosure — a rare federal court intervention in a state-level foreclosure proceeding.
— Ben Ruesch
Washington County Family Home Saved
Won a second federal court foreclosure victory, providing additional time for a Washington County family facing bankruptcy to remain in their home.
— Ben Ruesch
Motorcycle Ownership Recovery
Won a District Court case for a Harley-Davidson owner whose motorcycle had been sold without his permission during a repair dispute.
— Ben Ruesch
Fraud & Identity Theft Victory
Successfully represented two plaintiffs in a District Court case involving fraud, identity theft, and negligence — proving the defendant had failed to disclose critical business circumstances.
— Nathan C. Reeve
These are selected historical results; more recent case outcomes can be discussed during a confidential consultation. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
What's Defined Us Since Day One
Local Roots
Two founding partners grew up in Hurricane and graduated from Hurricane High School. Our attorneys understand Southern Utah because they live here.
Multilingual Practice
Ben speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Nathan and Anthony speak Spanish. Tony speaks Japanese. Communication should never be a barrier.
Full-Service Depth
Business and personal matters both. Rather than referring clients out, we handle related matters under one roof.
Confidential Review
Every consultation is protected by attorney-client privilege. We respond within one business hour during office hours.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors
The firm and its attorneys are actively engaged in the Southern Utah community. From the beginning, our founding partners built the firm as neighbors serving neighbors — a philosophy that continues to shape how we approach both our practice and our involvement in the region.
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
Five Attorneys, One Firm
Each attorney brings a specific focus — but we work as a single team under one roof so clients don't get bounced between firms when their legal needs span multiple areas.
Benjamin Ruesch
Personal injury · Water law · Complex litigation · Real estate · Business
★ MDAF Life Member Bars: UT & AZ · Languages: English · Spanish · Portuguese · School: Hurricane HS
Nathan C. Reeve
Family law · Estate planning · Civil litigation · Criminal defense
Languages: English · Spanish · School: Hurricane HS
Tony G. Jones
Bankruptcy — Chapter 7, 11, and 13 · 20+ years experience
Languages: English · Japanese
Anthony P. Werrett
Business & corporate law · Contracts · Real estate · 22+ years experience
Languages: English · Spanish
Debra Stillman
Estate planning · Probate · Elder law
Office: Cedar City, UtahFrequently Asked Questions
When was Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones founded?
The firm was first organized in December 2009 by Benjamin Ruesch in Hurricane, Utah. Nathan C. Reeve joined as founding partner shortly thereafter, and the firm became Ruesch & Reeve, PLLC.
In January 2025, the firm was renamed Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC when Anthony Werrett and Tony Jones were elevated to named partner. The firm has now served Southern Utah continuously for over 16 years.
Are the firm's partners local to Southern Utah?
Yes. Both founding partners Ben Ruesch and Nathan C. Reeve graduated from Hurricane High School and grew up in Hurricane, Utah.
This shared local background is a defining feature of the firm — the founders built the practice specifically to give Hurricane Valley residents access to quality legal representation without having to drive to St. George.
The firm remains headquartered in Hurricane at 86 N 3400 W, Building C, Suite 101, with an additional Cedar City presence through attorney Debra Stillman.
How many attorneys work at the firm?
Five attorneys practice at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones:
- Ben Ruesch — Founding & Managing Partner (MDAF Life Member)
- Nathan C. Reeve — Founding Partner
- Tony G. Jones — Named Partner, 20+ years bankruptcy experience
- Anthony P. Werrett — Named Partner, 22+ years business and real estate experience
- Debra Stillman — Cedar City-based attorney
Ben Ruesch is a Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member — a designation held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys.
What areas of law does the firm practice?
The firm handles both individual and business matters.
For individuals: personal injury (all major sub-types including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, construction accidents, brain and spinal cord injuries, rideshare, bicycle and pedestrian), criminal defense (including DUI), family law (divorce, custody, child support, adoption), estate planning (wills, trusts, probate), and bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13).
For businesses: business and corporate law, real estate, construction law, land use and zoning, water law, and civil litigation.
This full-service capability lets clients handle multiple legal needs under one roof.
What languages do the attorneys speak?
The firm provides multilingual representation:
- Ben Ruesch — Spanish, Portuguese
- Nathan Reeve — Spanish
- Anthony Werrett — Spanish
- Tony Jones — Japanese
This capability is particularly valuable for clients in criminal defense, family law, business, and real estate matters involving multilingual or international parties.
What recognitions has the firm received?
Notable recognitions:
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member — Ben Ruesch
- AIOLC 10 Best in Utah for Client Satisfaction — Ben Ruesch, 2015 (two consecutive years)
- 5.0 average client rating across reviews
Individual attorneys hold additional distinctions detailed on their bio pages.
Has the firm had any recent notable case results?
In September 2026, the firm secured summary judgment in a complex real estate dispute involving a 2009 Declaration of Covenant that imposed a 1% private transfer fee on several thousand acres of Utah property. The court extinguished the covenant, quieted title in favor of the client free and clear, and dismissed opposing third-party claims with prejudice. The court subsequently awarded $70,874.78 in attorney fees and costs.
Earlier notable results include 2012 federal court foreclosure injunction victories (Senior U.S. Judge Bruce Jenkins) and 2014 District Court wins in motorcycle ownership and fraud/identity theft cases.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. You can read the full September 2026 case summary here.
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