Atty. Edwin Gilbert Rice
Edwin Gilbert Rice is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy chapter 11, bankruptcy litigation and 2 other areas of law. Edwin received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Bankruptcy Chapter 11 & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 36+ Years Experience
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About Edwin Gilbert Rice at a Glance
Edwin Gilbert Rice is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl (1990). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (University, 1990) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin Gilbert Rice
- Edwin Gilbert Rice is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy chapter 11, bankruptcy litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Edwin received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Edwin practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Tampa, FL
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Edwin Gilbert Rice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Gilbert Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Tampa
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Edwin Gilbert Rice is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Tampa
Edwin Gilbert Rice is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Florida →
Foreclosure Defense in Tampa
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Civil Litigation in Tampa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Edwin Gilbert Rice
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edwin Gilbert Rice's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin Gilbert Rice brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11, Edwin Gilbert Rice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Edwin Gilbert Rice attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edwin Gilbert Rice Handles in Tampa
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