Stucki | Rencher

Rencher Anjewierden is very experienced in appellate practice, having handled numerous appeals before the Utah Supreme Court, Utah Court of Appeals, and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.  The firm also works vigorously to identify and handle appellate issues while they are still in the trial stage. 

Rencher Anjewierden has a broad practice in virtually every area of business.  The firm has assisted clients with their business needs from entity consultation and formation, to compliance issues, contract formation, dissolution, and representation if litigation is needed. 

Rencher Anjewierden has represented its clients before local, state, and federal courts on matters ranging from contract disputes, regulatory proceedings, fraud and business torts, non-competition claims, and business disputes. 

Rencher Anjewierden has extensive experience in a wide variety of construction related matters such as contract formation, project documentation, bid disputes, construction contract claims, construction risk management and preventative law, payment issues, construction and design defect law, lien, bond and surety law, complex multi-party construction litigation, tort liability, worksite injuries, and dispute resolution.

Rencher Anjewierden's Criminal Law Practice Group provides the highest quality representation to businesses and individuals facing potential criminal liability. Our practice group members will help our clients to comply with applicable criminal law, respond appropriately to governmental investigations, and prepare the most vigorous possible defense in the event that a criminal prosecution should ensue. We have extensive experience dealing with allegations of securities fraud, antitrust violations, racketeering, procurement and federal agency fraud, as well as a host of blue-collar matters. We also assist our corporate clients in conducting internal investigations relating to employee wrongdoing.

Rencher Anjewierden has a long history of providing high quality representation with dental malpractice claims by expertly reviewing applicable medical records, sustaining and validating medical decisions, establishing and defending the standard of care, and providing all necessary litigation support to carry cases to a successful jury verdict if warranted. Rencher Anjewierden has represented numerous dentists (and their insurers) in wide-ranging dental malpractice claims.

Elder law is becoming more important as baby boomers approach their golden years. Elder law is a distinct practice, designed to help the elderly with issues they face, such as nursing home issues, Medicaid planning and division of assets, health care planning, estate planning, and guardianship.  We help create legal solutions for seniors who need advice on Medicaid Planning, Division of Assets, Alzheimer’s Disease and more.

Rencher Anjewierden represents clients in all areas of the workplace, including discrimination claims, sexual harassment claims, ERISA, unemployment matters, wage and hour issues, avoiding retaliation liability, workers' compensation and occupational disease claims, ADA claims, employee benefits law, wrongful termination cases, misappropriation of trade secrets, non-competition/non-solicitation, and employee handbooks and personnel policies.

Rencher Anjewierden has defended numerous claims brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  We have represented clients regarding claims for benefits, wrongful discharge in retaliation for exercising rights under the Act, breach of fiduciary duty, and violation of ERISA disclosure duties.

Rencher Anjewierden has developed the expertise to help you choose the options which are best suited for your estate situation and then draft the appropriate documents, including trusts, wills and other testamentary documents, living wills, durable powers of attorney and attending healthcare directives.  A well conceived and properly executed estate plan is one of the best gifts you can ever give to your family and heirs.  Our attorneys can help you achieve that by crafting a comprehensive plan that fits your needs.

Rencher Anjewierden has extensive experience with the litigation process and how to best manage individual cases in a diverse range of litigation areas.  Our trial-oriented approach to litigation is made possible by our successful team of senior trial attorneys and our exceptional commitment to training young litigators. Our trial and appellate attorneys are admitted to practice in federal and state courts in Utah, federal and state courts in several other states, various United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rencher Anjewierden understands the dramatic changes the healthcare industry has recently experienced, and is positioned to assist physician and hospital organizations, medical professionals, and insurance carriers with the attending challenges.  We address issues surrounding healthcare reform on the local, regional, and national levels

Rencher Anjewierden has extensive experience in representing insurers and insureds related to insurance coverage and possible bad faith claims, and is one of the top firms in Utah trusted to handle these disputes.  The firm has experience in dealing with all lines of insurance, such as automobile, homeowners, property, general liability, business insurance, errors & omissions, health, and accident.

Rencher Anjewierden has extensive experience in representing insurers and insureds related to insurance coverage and possible bad faith claims, and is one of the top firms in Utah trusted to handle these disputes.  The firm has experience in dealing with all lines of insurance, such as automobile, homeowners, property, general liability, business insurance, errors & omissions, health, and accident.

Rencher Anjewierden's intellectual property and technology attorneys have the breadth and depth of experience to help clients accomplish their business objectives in the litigation setting.  We help clients protect and leverage their intellectual property rights, whether that involves defense against infringement, assisting to make our clients competitive in the marketplace, protecting against unfair competition, or misappropriation of trade secrets. 

Rencher Anjewierden understands that mediation is a viable alternative to litigation, which can be expensive, time-consuming and unsatisfying. Mediation can help resolve disputes more quickly, reduce costs, increase client awareness of issues and risks, preserve on-going business and personal relationships, accommodate divergent foreign laws and cultures in international transactions and minimize public disclosure.

Rencher Anjewierden has a long history of providing high quality representation in medical malpractice by expertly reviewing applicable medical records, sustaining and validating medical decisions, establishing and defending the standard of care, and providing all necessary litigation support to carry cases to a successful jury verdict if warranted. Rencher Anjewierden has represented numerous doctors and health care providers (and their insurers) in wide-ranging medical malpractice claims from obstetrics and brain damage to wrongful death.

Rencher Anjewierden attorneys have the necessary experience to address the complex and time-sensitive issues that arise in business transactions. We also draw upon other attorneys in the firm to address the antitrust, tax, securities, real estate, environmental, labor, employee benefit, and litigation issues that invariably are part of such transactions.  We provide comprehensive assistance with a variety of these transactions including government and regulatory compliance, due diligence review, drafting and negotiating various acquisition agreements and confidentiality agreements. 

Rencher Anjewierden represents clients in energy, water, mining, sustainability, impact analysis, and air quality. We have significant knowledge of wetlands and section 404 permitting, evaluation and remediation. Our attorneys represent clients before the Water Rights Division in court and have consulted on water rights issues in all the western states. We have advised clients in several jurisdictions about conducting environmental assessments of lands thought to have suffered releases of hazardous materials.

Rencher Anjewierden is one of the most experienced personal injury defense firms in Utah.  The firm regularly handles numerous trials annually and defends against claims ranging from automobile accidents, to premise liability, construction injuries, dog bite and animal liability, recreational accidents, and industrial accidents. 

Rencher Anjewierden has a long history of working with numerous entities within the distribution chain, including local, regional, national and international manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and their insurers in resolving products liability claims. We have successfully represented clients in products liability cases involving machinery, automobiles, tires, toys, sporting and recreational equipment, power tools, environmental pollution products, chemicals, and mass torts.

Rencher Anjewierden professional liability litigation attorneys provide counseling, representation and advocacy services to a wide range of professionals in areas including attorney professional responsibility and legal malpractice and negligence; accountant liability; liability of business and financial planners and consultants; real estate agent and broker liability; and liability matters related to architects and engineers.

Rencher Anjewierden offers a complete range of services in the areas of commercial, industrial and residential real estate. Our knowledge and experience covers acquisition, development, financing, leasing, mortgage lending, title insurance issues and litigation. Our real estate group has long been recognized for its successful practice in real estate tax challenges and planning, including representation before planning, zoning and other government boards on behalf of our clients.

Rencher Anjewierden’s compensation defense attorneys provide insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third party administrators with high quality, cost effective, and aggressive legal representation. We have over three decades experience in defending employers and their carriers before the Utah Labor Commission. Every workers compensation claim presents its own unique set of facts and exposure. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to address each unique case and zealously represent our clients in their defense against claims for benefits arising from alleged work-related accidents and occupational diseases.