Atty. Matthew Thomas Rice

Atty. Matthew Thomas Rice

Matthew Thomas Rice is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, criminal defense. Matthew has been licensed for 21 years.

South Pasadena South Pasadena 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Matthew Thomas Rice at a glance

Matthew Thomas Rice is a personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning attorney based in South Pasadena, Florida. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (Doctor, 2004). Serands clients in South Pasadena, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Thomas Rice is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, criminal defense
  • Matthew has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices in South Pasadena, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Rice's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Matthew Thomas Rice is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Matthew Thomas Rice is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →

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.

Matthew Thomas Rice is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Common questions about Matthew Thomas Rice

Where is Matthew Thomas Rice's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Rice's law practice is located in South Pasadena, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Rice handle?
Matthew Thomas Rice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Matthew Thomas Rice practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Rice has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Thomas Rice go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Rice earned their education at (Doctor, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Rice for a consultation?
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Education

Doctor
Stetson University College of Law
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2005

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