Atty. James Kirk Rice

Atty. James Kirk Rice

James Kirk Rice is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, probate law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Crestview Hills Crestview Hills 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About James Kirk Rice at a glance

James Kirk Rice is an Of Counsel based in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, practicing at Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1967), West Virginia (1967), U.S. Tax Court (1977), and Kentucky (2003). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1967) and University of Cincinnati (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati (Certified Grievance Committee Member, 1993—), Kentucky and West Virginia State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Crestview Hills, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kirk Rice is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc in Crestview Hills, KY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Kirk Rice's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Kirk Rice is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Kirk Rice is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Kirk Rice is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Kirk Rice is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Kirk Rice is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kirk Rice

Where is James Kirk Rice's law office located?
James Kirk Rice's law practice is located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. The firm is Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kirk Rice handle?
James Kirk Rice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Kirk Rice practiced law?
James Kirk Rice has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James Kirk Rice go to law school?
James Kirk Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James Kirk Rice for a consultation?
You can contact James Kirk 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 James Kirk Rice received?
James Kirk Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1967
B.B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1967
West Virginia
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
Kentucky
Admitted: 2003

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