Atty. C. Barrett Rice

Atty. C. Barrett Rice

C. Barrett Rice is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, alternative dispute resolution, business & commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (985) 338-4601 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About C. Barrett Rice at a glance

C. Barrett Rice is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in E.D. La (2005), Louisiana (2005), W.D. La (2005), and M.D. La (2005). Educated at Northwestern University (B.A. Drama, 1997) and Tulane University Law School J.D. magna cum laude Tulane University Law School J.D. 2005 Admiralty/Maritime Law Program Certificate (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • C. Barrett Rice is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, alternative dispute resolution, business & commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • C. Barrett received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • C. Barrett practices at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

C. Barrett Rice's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Barrett Rice handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

C. Barrett Rice is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

C. Barrett Rice is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Barrett Rice

Where is C. Barrett Rice's law office located?
C. Barrett Rice's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Barrett Rice handle?
C. Barrett Rice focuses on business, litigation, adr, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has C. Barrett Rice practiced law?
C. Barrett Rice has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did C. Barrett Rice go to law school?
C. Barrett Rice earned their education at (B.A. Drama, 1997); (—).
How can I contact C. Barrett Rice for a consultation?
You can contact C. Barrett Rice directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Barrett Rice received?
C. Barrett Rice's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Drama
Northwestern University
- 1997
Tulane University Law School J.D. magna cum laude Tulane University Law School J.D. 2005 Admiralty/Maritime Law Program Certificate
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

E.D. La
Admitted: 2005
Louisiana
Admitted: 2005
W.D. La
Admitted: 2005
M.D. La
Admitted: 2005
E.D. Tex
Admitted: 2010
S.D. Tex
Admitted: 2013

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