Atty. Stuart Mark Rice
Stuart Mark Rice is a lawyer practicing business litigation, probate, trust administration and 5 other areas of law. Stuart received a degree from Pepperdine Law School, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Manhattan Beach, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Stuart Mark Rice at a Glance
Stuart Mark Rice is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Manhattan Beach, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Pepperdine Law School Diploma Pepperdine Law School Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Tufts University (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart Mark Rice
- Stuart Mark Rice is a lawyer practicing business litigation, probate, trust administration and 5 other areas of law
- Stuart received a degree from Pepperdine Law School, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Stuart practices in Manhattan Beach, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart Mark Rice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Mark Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Manhattan Beach.
Trusts in Manhattan Beach
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Probate in Manhattan Beach
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Personal Injury in Manhattan Beach
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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Criminal Defense in Manhattan Beach
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Manhattan Beach
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Manhattan Beach
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manhattan Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Manhattan Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Manhattan Beach-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 Manhattan Beach Choose Stuart Mark 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 Stuart Mark Rice's practice in the field of trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart Mark Rice brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and personal injury, Stuart Mark Rice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Manhattan Beach
A Manhattan Beach-based practice means Stuart Mark 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 Stuart Mark Rice Handles in Manhattan Beach
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stuart Mark Rice has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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