Atty. John J. Rice

Atty. John J. Rice

John J. Rice is a lawyer practicing including catastrophic injuries, injuries to minors, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (858) 321-8079 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John J. Rice at a glance

John J. Rice is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at LaFave & Rice. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California (1992). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California San Diego Trial Lawyers Association Consumer Attorneys of California Association of Business Trial Lawyers of San Diego. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Rice is a lawyer practicing including catastrophic injuries, injuries to minors, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John J. received a B.A. degree from University of Redlands in 1982, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John J. practices at LaFave & Rice in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Rice's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John J. Rice is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John J. Rice is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John J. Rice is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John J. Rice is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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 John J. Rice

Where is John J. Rice's law office located?
John J. Rice's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is LaFave & Rice. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Rice handle?
John J. Rice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John J. Rice practiced law?
John J. Rice has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John J. Rice go to law school?
John J. Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John J. Rice for a consultation?
You can contact John J. 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 J. Rice received?
John J. Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of Redlands
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1992

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