Atty. Douglas Wayne Rice

Atty. Douglas Wayne Rice

Mr. Douglas Wayne Rice is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, labor law, tort law and 1 other area of law.

Coral Gables Coral Gables 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (305) 928-1642 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Wayne Rice at a glance

Douglas Wayne Rice is an Asst. Co. Atty. based in Coral Gables, Florida. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1987) and Miami Dade Community College (A.A. University, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Douglas Wayne Rice is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, labor law, tort law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a A.A. degree from Miami Dade Community College in 1975, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Douglas practices in Coral Gables, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Wayne Rice's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Wayne Rice is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Wayne Rice is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas Wayne Rice is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Douglas Wayne Rice is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Wayne Rice

Where is Douglas Wayne Rice's law office located?
Douglas Wayne Rice's law practice is located in Coral Gables, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Wayne Rice handle?
Douglas Wayne Rice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas Wayne Rice practiced law?
Douglas Wayne Rice has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Douglas Wayne Rice go to law school?
Douglas Wayne Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.A. University, 1975).
How can I contact Douglas Wayne Rice for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Wayne 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 Douglas Wayne Rice received?
Douglas Wayne Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1987
A.A. University
Miami Dade Community College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988

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