JEFFREY B. TEICHERT
Since 1994, Jeff has committed his career to representing clients in complex legal matters both in court and through advisory roles. He brings a deep background in commercial and business tort litigation, real estate disputes, and constitutional challenges. Jeff holds an LL.M. from George Washington University Law School, where he graduated with highest honors and an emphasis in English and early American legal history.
As a former Assistant Attorney General in Utah, Jeff defended constitutional rights and advised state leaders on significant constitutional questions. His appellate experience began with a clerkship, and he has since established himself as a seasoned advocate. Jeff’s litigation focus includes civil rights and Section 1983 cases, business disputes, land issues, and high-stakes constitutional challenges. He also has notable amicus experience, having submitted influential briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court on public lands and constitutional matters.
Jeff additionally serves as general counsel to small and startup businesses, providing strategic guidance on transactions and regulatory compliance. His expertise extends to public lands and environmental litigation, where he offers informed counsel on cases involving land and environmental issues.
Real Estate & Land Use
Litigated statutory validity of lis pendens notice of pendency of action in lawsuit involving equitable and fraud-claims involving land (commercial/urban and rural/undeveloped land).
Obtained significant settlements from the State of Washington in eminent domain cases involving power plant and highway expansion.
Protected farmers against destruction of productive farmland by flooding of Nooksack River.
Recovered farm from purchaser in seller-financed sale of farm and successfully collected delinquent payments.
Defended private property owner against uncompensated taking of land for county road.
Successfully defended tenant at trial against false damage claims of landlord.
Represented Washington Building Industry Association in legislative proceedings to downzone the Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish watersheds.
Represented sign and awning company in warranty action by owner of commercial skyscraper.
Business Law
Visited China with other prominent business leaders as part of the State of Utah Salt Lake City Region Trade Delegation sponsored by the World Sky International Group in 2017.
Saved paper and packaging company by enforcing non-compete and trade secret agreements against key employee who went to work for a competitor.
Negotiated and enforced numerous business-to-business contracts.
Negotiated substantial settlement for employee under Federal Tort Claims Act.
Filed trademark applications and enforced trademarks of manufacturer of unique products.
Constitutional & Civil Rights
Defended the State of Utah in upholding Utah’s Oil, Gas, and Coal Statutes against a constitutional challenge.
Litigated constitutionality of Utah’s process for imposing and rescinding mask mandates in public schools. Successfully defended legislation against a constitutional challenge.
Defended Utah’s Anti-SLAPP Act against a constitutional challenge.
Successfully defended property rights in eminent domain and regulatory takings cases.
Forced change of management at resort hotel based on religious discrimination.
Authored amicus curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court in landmark Second Amendment case, District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008).
Public Lands & Natural Resources
Wrote and filed the leading amicus curiae brief in support of successful petition for writ of certiorari and later on the merits to the United States Supreme Court in Public Lands Council v. Babbitt, 529 U.S. 728 (2000). Also participated in moot court session and several conferences to prepare lead counsel for oral argument in the Supreme Court.
Negotiated settlement that saved more than 50 cattle ranches against challenge under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in Oregon Natural Desert Ass'n. v. Singleton, 47 F.Supp.2d 1182 (D.Or. 1998).
Significant experience with National Environmental Policy Act, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Endangered Species Act, Taylor Grazing Act, Federal Lands Policy Amendments Act, Public Rangelands Improvement Act, National Forest Management Act, RS 2477, and other law related to land use and public lands management.
Saved several ranches from going out of business by negotiating settlement with United States Forest Service to address endangered species, range improvements, and forage issues.
Other Experience and Service
Judicial Law Clerk to Honorable F. Michael Kruse and Honorable Lyle L. Richmond, 1994-1996, High Court of American Samoa.
Candidate for the Washington State Court of Appeals in 2006 with a large number of high-profile endorsements including: Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton, State Supreme Court Justice J.M. Johnson, State Senator Dale Brandland, and American Hero Buck Compton.
Member, Board of Advisors, Foundation for Family Life of Utah (2020-Present).
Served on the Blaine City Planning Commission, 2008-2010.
Education
George Washington University Law School, LLM, 2008
Emphases: English and early American Constitutional History; Environmental Law, awarded “with highest honors.” 3.88 grade point average overall.
Brigham Young University Law School, J.D., 1994
Senior Editor, BYU Journal of Public Law
Brigham Young University, B.S., 1991
