Atty. Michael W. Rice

Atty. Michael W. Rice

Michael W. Rice is a lawyer practicing estate planning, contracts, estate administration and 4 other areas of law.

Painesville Painesville 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (440) 624-2005 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael W. Rice at a glance

Michael W. Rice is a Member based in Painesville, Ohio, practicing at Rice & Associates, L.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (inactive) (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1990), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Bowling Green State University B.A. magna cum laude Bowling Green State University B.A. University Honors (—). Active member of American Bar Association Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Painesville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael W. Rice is a lawyer practicing estate planning, contracts, estate administration and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael W. received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael W. practices at Rice & Associates, L.C. in Painesville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael W. Rice's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Michael W. Rice is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

Michael W. Rice is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael W. Rice is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael W. Rice

Where is Michael W. Rice's law office located?
Michael W. Rice's law practice is located in Painesville, Ohio. The firm is Rice & Associates, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael W. Rice handle?
Michael W. Rice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael W. Rice practiced law?
Michael W. Rice has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael W. Rice go to law school?
Michael W. Rice earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—).
How can I contact Michael W. Rice for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1990
Bowling Green State University B.A. magna cum laude Bowling Green State University B.A. University Honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

West Virginia (inactive)
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
Ohio
Admitted: 2013

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