Atty. Robert C. Rice
Member, Order of Lytae. Executive Editor, South Texas Law Review, 1985-1986.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 40+ Years Experience
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About Robert C. Rice at a Glance
Robert C. Rice is a Managing Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Rice & Associates, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, business, wage & hour, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fi (1986). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Rice University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Arbitrator and Mediator, American Arbitration Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert C. Rice
- Member, Order of Lytae
- Executive Editor, South Texas Law Review, 1985-1986
Author
- "Absence of Classwide Discrimination is not Res Judicata as to Class Members' Claims Regarding Individual Acts of Discrimination," 26 South Texas Law Journal 614 (1985)
- "Alien Employment Control and Employer Compliance under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986," 29 South Texas Law Review 313 (1988)
- Family and Medical Leave Act. 12 Corp. Counsel Rev. 149, (1983)
- "An Overview of Texas Staff Leasing Licensing Act," 16 Corp. Counsel Rev. 197 (1997)
- Texas Staff Leasing Handbook, (1998-2000)
- Contributing Author, "Texas Employment Law," (Sterling Press, 1989)
- Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law, 1993—
Practice Areas Explained
Robert C. Rice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Sexual Harassment in Houston
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Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert C. Rice is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert C. Rice is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Wage & Hour Disputes in Houston
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Robert C. 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 Robert C. Rice's practice in the field of sexual harassment, employment, business, wage & hour, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert C. Rice brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fi, Robert C. Rice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering sexual harassment, employment, and business, Robert C. Rice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Robert C. Rice attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert C. Rice Handles in Houston
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