Richard R. Rice

Richard R. Rice is a California attorney with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals and small businesses. His practice focuses on business matters, litigation, real estate, contracts and agreements, and landlord-tenant issues. He helps clients evaluate options, manage disputes, and make informed decisions with practical, goal-oriented legal guidance.

Richard’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, earned in 1986, and a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, earned in 1991. This academic background supports his work on business, property, and litigation matters today. Admitted to the State Bar of California, he is also admitted before federal courts in the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. These admissions reflect a practice capable of addressing both state and federal legal concerns.

Richard’s business law work includes assisting with company formation, business purchases, asset transactions, contract negotiation, and strategic planning. He helps small businesses understand risks, structure transactions, and pursue objectives efficiently, offering direct legal counsel designed to support clear decision-making and economically practical solutions throughout the commercial process and transactions. In real estate and landlord-tenant matters, he advises clients involved in property purchases, sales, disputes, and related agreements. His guidance helps clients understand their rights, assess options, and address property or business-related legal issues with confidence.

Richard R. Rice’s litigation practice includes helping clients prosecute or defend claims when disputes cannot be resolved informally. He emphasizes judgment, preparation, and careful explanation, helping people understand legal procedures, possible outcomes, evidentiary concerns, and the strengths or limitations of their positions before choosing a practical course of action in court when necessary. He is known for direct access, responsive communication, and personalized representation, without unnecessary layers between the attorney and the client. His career reflects steady support for Californians facing business, contract, real estate, litigation, and landlord-tenant issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, The Law Office of Richard R. Rice
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar Conference of Delegates (1996-1997)
• Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  BA in Political Science

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