Atty. Richard A. Rice

Atty. Richard A. Rice

Richard A. Rice, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, has carved a distinguished career in the legal realm with a focus on advocating for justice and equality.

Birmingham Birmingham 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Rice at a glance

Richard A. Rice is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at The Rice Firm, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2010) and Georgia (2023). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Alabama (B.S. Economics, 2004). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Rice, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, has carved a distinguished career in the legal realm with a focus on advocating for justice and equality
  • He began his academic journey at the University of Alabama, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics, while also pursuing studies in pre-law and psychology
  • Supported by several scholarships, he graduated in August 2004 and gained valuable experience working as a legal assistant in the Office of the Judge Advocate General at AMCOM
  • This experience ignited his passion for law, leading him to the University of Alabama School of Law, where he received a full academic scholarship to earn his Doctorate of Jurisprudence.Upon graduating in May 2008, Mr. Rice honed his leadership skills as a Canvass Director for a political consulting firm, where he championed democratic and progressive ideals by organizing various community groups and affiliates
  • Driven by his commitment to justice, he founded The Rice Firm, LLC in 2009
  • As an accomplished attorney, Mr. Rice is admitted to practice in the Municipal and State courts of Alabama, the U.S
  • District Federal Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama, and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eleventh Circuit
  • He is also licensed in the state of Georgia

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Rice's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Richard A. Rice is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Rice

Where is Richard A. Rice's law office located?
Richard A. Rice's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is The Rice Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Rice handle?
Richard A. Rice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Richard A. Rice practiced law?
Richard A. Rice has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Richard A. Rice go to law school?
Richard A. Rice earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Economics, 2004).
How can I contact Richard A. Rice for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Economics
University of Alabama
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2010
Georgia
Admitted: 2023

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