Atty. John H Rice

Atty. John H Rice

John H Rice is a lawyer practicing real estate, lending & commercial, construction / development, commercial and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Mississippi in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Gulfport Gulfport 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Rice at a glance

John H Rice is a Partner based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1976). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Mississippi (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John H Rice is a lawyer practicing real estate, lending & commercial, construction / development, commercial and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Mississippi in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Balch & Bingham LLP in Gulfport, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John H Rice's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John H Rice is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John H Rice is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

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

John H Rice is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Commercial Real Estate

John H Rice is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Mississippi →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John H Rice is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H Rice

Where is John H Rice's law office located?
John H Rice's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Rice handle?
John H Rice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John H Rice practiced law?
John H Rice has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John H Rice go to law school?
John H Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact John H Rice for a consultation?
You can contact John H 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 John H Rice received?
John H Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1976
B.S.
University of Mississippi
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1976

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