August 1, 2014

Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci has partnered with JA Counter to offer seven complimentary workshops throughout west central Wisconsin to educate employers on utilizing self-funded health insurance as a way to comply with the Affordable Care Act and potentially control costs.

Each workshop will help employers identify and better understand health benefit alternatives and self-funding options. Self-funding is best suited for companies that have at least 25 full-time employees, or anticipate having 25 employees through forecasted growth.

Guest speakers from Security Health Plan, Health Partners and Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci will present information to help employers understand these issues.

For locations, dates, and times, please refer to this attached invitation or go to http://jacounter.com/news-events/

Weld Riley, S.C. was founded in 1991. The firm consists of lawyers across four offices (Eau Claire, Menomonie, Wausau and Black River Falls) and offers a full range of legal services, including labor and employment, business law, estate planning, tax representation, municipal law, mining and mineral rights, environmental law, banking and creditor rights, civil litigation, criminal defense, immigration, and family law.

May 15, 2014
EAU CLAIRE – The Chippewa Valley Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association recently recognized Attorney Steve Weld as the “2014 Badger of the Year” award winner. The Badger of the Year award honors University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates who are making a difference as business or community leaders, volunteers, educators, philanthropists, or UW-Madison advocates.

Steve Weld was chosen by the local chapter in recognition of his contributions to the community.

Steve is President of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., the largest law firm in the Chippewa Valley with offices in Eau Claire, Menomonie and Black River Falls. Steve graduated from UW-Madison with honors in 1969 and from the UW Law School in 1972. Steve is the past Chair of the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, formerly served on the United Way Board and was Vice President of the YMCA Board.

Since the early 1980’s, Steve has spearheaded an annual bus trip to Camp Randall Stadium to watch Badger football. The bus trip raises funds for UW-Madison scholarships and provides a fun-filled day for Chippewa Valley Badger fans. Commenting on the recognition, Steve said, “Attending UW-Madison played a large role in developing me into who I am today as a business professional. I love being able to give back while having a little fun. Go Badgers!”

The Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci Law Firm was formed in 1991. The firm practices in all major areas of the law and is comprised of a Litigation, Labor and Employment, Business, Real Estate, Energy, Frac Sand Mining and Minerals, and Government Relations Sections.

Weld Riley, S.C. was founded in 1991. The firm consists of lawyers across four offices (Eau Claire, Menomonie, Wausau and Black River Falls) and offers a full range of legal services, including labor and employment, business law, estate planning, tax representation, municipal law, mining and mineral rights, environmental law, banking and creditor rights, civil litigation, criminal defense, immigration, and family law.

December 11, 2013
EAU CLAIRE – The law firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci, S.C. is pleased to announce Attorney Anders Helquist has been elected Shareholder.

“Anders Helquist has quickly become recognized by mining companies and other industrial companies as an expert in permitting, licensing, and regulatory matters. In addition, Anders has developed a number of key contacts within both the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Transportation which give him an insight into industrial and regulatory trends. This background makes him the go-to person in the Chippewa Valley for mining and environmental matters,” said Steve Weld, the firm’s President.

Anders works in the Environmental and Administrative, Government Relations, and Frac Sand, Mining and Minerals Sections. In his practice, Anders counsels businesses with environmental, permitting, compliance, and government relations issues. He is actively involved representing industrial frac sand entities seeking to establish nonmetallic mines in Wisconsin. Anders also assists local governments in municipal and labor-related matters.

Anders is a graduate of the Drake University School of Law and joined the firm as an Associate in 2008.

Weld Riley, S.C. was founded in 1991. The firm consists of lawyers across four offices (Eau Claire, Menomonie, Wausau and Black River Falls) and offers a full range of legal services, including labor and employment, business law, estate planning, tax representation, municipal law, mining and mineral rights, environmental law, banking and creditor rights, civil litigation, criminal defense, immigration, and family law.