Atty. James E. Rice
JAMES E. RICE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Business Group.
Energy Law Attorney · Serving Southport, CT
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About James E. Rice at a Glance
James E. Rice is a energy attorney based in Southport, Connecticut, practicing at Brody Wilkinson PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut, Michigan, Michigan, Connecticut, U.S. District Court for the District of CT, and Connecticut, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1968) and Fordham University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative (2026). Serves clients in Southport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Rice
- JAMES E. RICE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Business Group
- Mr. Rice practices in the areas of utilities and energy, business and finance, and administrative law
- He represents energy companies and other clients before the Connecticut Public Utilities Control Authority and the Connecticut Siting Council
- Mr. Rice has acted as Connecticut counsel in connection with the acquisition of major power plants and of regulated public service companies
- He also serves as outside general counsel to several small- and medium-sized businesses in the Fairfield County area
- Prior to joining Brody Wilkinson, Mr. Rice was a partner at the former Southport law firm of Marsh, Day & Calhoun
- He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney
- Mr. Rice is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Michigan, the U.S
- District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- He is a member of the American, Connecticut and Greater Bridgeport Bar Associations
- He served as a director of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Public Utility Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, for which he also served as chairman
- Mr. Rice has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of energy law since 2006
- He received his B.S. from Fordham University in 1965 and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1968
- Mr. Rice is a member and past president of the Bridgeport Kiwanis Club, and served as president of the Fairfield Beach Club
- He presently serves as a director and secretary of the U.S. board of Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice, a Vatican-based organization of lay business and professional leaders
- Mr. Rice also served as president of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
- In recognition of his work for Catholic Charities, he was named a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II
- Mr. Rice has also served on the Advisory Board of the Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University, the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Children’s Choir, the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Chorale, and the Institutional Review Board and Clinical Ethics Committee of St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Southport.
Energy & Utilities Law in Southport
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Southport
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Southport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southport-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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Why Clients in Southport Choose James E. 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 James E. Rice's practice in the field of energy.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, Connecticut, Michigan, Michigan, and Connecticut, U.S. District Court for the District of CT, James E. Rice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means James E. Rice's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Southport
A Southport-based practice means James E. 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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