Atty. Joel A Rice

Atty. Joel A Rice

Joel A Rice is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, low income housing tax credits and 1 other area of law. Joel received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel A Rice at a glance

Joel A Rice is an Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Patrick Richard Sabelhaus. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1985) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel A Rice is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, low income housing tax credits and 1 other area of law
  • Joel received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joel practices at Patrick Richard Sabelhaus in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel A Rice's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel A 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel A Rice

Where is Joel A Rice's law office located?
Joel A Rice's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Patrick Richard Sabelhaus. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel A Rice handle?
Joel A Rice focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joel A Rice practiced law?
Joel A Rice has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Joel A Rice go to law school?
Joel A Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Joel A Rice for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln University
- 1985
B.S.
Arizona State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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