Atty. Thomas Owen Rice

Atty. Thomas Owen Rice

Thomas Owen Rice is a lawyer practicing surrogate's court litigation, trusts and estates, banking and commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Garden City Garden City 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Owen Rice at a glance

Thomas Owen Rice is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Albanese & Albanese LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D. New, 1968) and Fordham University (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nassau County and New York State. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Owen Rice is a lawyer practicing surrogate's court litigation, trusts and estates, banking and commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Thomas practices at Albanese & Albanese LLP in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Owen Rice's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Owen Rice

Where is Thomas Owen Rice's law office located?
Thomas Owen Rice's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Albanese & Albanese LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Owen Rice handle?
Thomas Owen Rice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Owen Rice practiced law?
Thomas Owen Rice has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Thomas Owen Rice go to law school?
Thomas Owen Rice earned their education at (J.D. New, 1968); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact Thomas Owen Rice for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Owen Rice directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Owen Rice received?
Thomas Owen Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
St. John's University School of Law
- 1968
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
Washington
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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