Atty. Larry Rice
Larry, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, III, is the senior partner at Rice Caperton Rice PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. This firm has been selected as the Best Law Firm by The Commercial Appeal for three years in a row.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 49+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Larry Rice at a Glance
Larry Rice is a Senior Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Rice Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1977). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1976) and Southwestern at Memphis (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Larry Rice in Memphis
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Larry Rice
- Larry, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, III, is the senior partner at Rice Caperton Rice PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee
- This firm has been selected as the Best Law Firm by The Commercial Appeal for three years in a row
- Larry is certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Larry is one of two Family Law Specialist attorneys in Memphis and 12 in Tennessee
- He has been named one of the Mid-South Super Lawyers each year since 2008
- Super Lawyers also named Larry to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee for all fields of practice, as well as to theTop 50 Lawyers in all fields in Memphis
- Larry has an Rating of 10.0 Superb—the highest possible score
- He is also a Top 100 National Trial Advocates Matrimonial and Family Lawyer
- Larry received the Top 10 Attorney Award for Tennessee from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- He also received the Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been recognized as The Face of Divorce Law, with his son Nick, by Memphis Magazine each year since 2013
- Widely recognized as the best CLE speaker on divorce practice, Larry has lectured at more than a dozen American Bar Association conventions and to lawyers from Massachusetts to Hawaii and Canada to the Caribbean, on topics ranging from Law Office Management to Ethics to Trial Practice to Alternative Dispute Resolutions
- He is the author of several articles and books, including Divorce Practice in Tennessee
- The Effective Ethical Lawyer
- and The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for Lawyers, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th (30th Anniversary) editions
- The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice is recognized as the national standard for Divorce and Family lawyers throughout the country
- Larry was the founding Chairperson of the Divorce and Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association and co-founder of the Family Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association
- He holds a B.A. in communication arts and history
- was a British Studies student at University College, Oxford, England
- and completed the American Trial Lawyer Association National College of Advocacy
Practice Areas Explained
Larry Rice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Family Law in Memphis
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Larry Rice is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-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.
Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Memphis or all attorneys in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Larry Rice
Where is Larry Rice's law office located?
What practice areas does Larry Rice handle?
How long has Larry Rice practiced law?
Where did Larry Rice go to law school?
How can I contact Larry Rice for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Larry Rice received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose Larry 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 Larry Rice's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Larry Rice brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Larry 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 Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Larry Rice attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Larry Rice Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Larry Rice has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Larry Rice directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Larry Rice Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Memphis commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Larry Rice.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Larry Rice directly.
Larry Rice's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Larry Rice
No reviews yet.