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 Phil Bonamo Promoted to Partner at Rice & Rose

Rice & Rose is pleased to announce that associate, Philip J. Bonamo, pictured here, has been promoted to partnership with the firm. Mr. Bonamo has been with Rice & Rose for four years and has earned a reputation as a well prepared and skilled trial attorney. More......
 

 


Rice & Rose Sponsors NSB CAPS 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Rice & Rose Partner Philip Bonamo is pictured at the 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner which was held on January 31, 2009. This event, which is held each year at the New Smyrna Beach High School, is organized and put on by the New Smyrna Beach Community and Alumni Providing Scholarships. More.....

 


Partner Paul E. Rice Jr. and Son Participate in YMCA Kids Triathlon

Paul E. Rice Jr. and his son, Jake, age 11, are seen here competing in the YMCA Kids Triathlon at the Ormond Beach YMCA on August 9, 2008. More......

 

 




Jim Rose Attends Washington, DC Fly-In

Jim Rose recently attended a Washington D.C. fly-in with members of the Daytona Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The fly-in was hosted by Congressman John Mica. More......

 


Paul Rice Receives Board Certification in Marital and Family Law


Paul E. Rice, Jr. Esquire, a partner in the Rice & Rose Law Firm, recently became board certified as a specialist in marital and family law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. More......

 


Your Money - Good Jobs In Hard Times - Foreclosure Lawyers


DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL - June 8, 2008 - Attorney Raven E. Sword spends some workdays counseling hard-pressed homeowners on ways to delay or prevent a foreclosure. More......

 


Ashleigh Drexler Earns Bachelor of Science Degree

Ashleigh Drexler, a paralegal with Rice & Rose, graduated from the University of Central Florida on May 2, 2008 with her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law/Legal Studies, while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average. Ms. Drexler is planning to attend law school next August.

 


Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem Program Created for Volusia County

Paul Rice, as chair of the Volusia County Bar Association's Family Law Section, hosted a luncheon meeting on May 20, 2008 for the purpose of creating a volunteer guardian ad litem program for custody cases in Volusia County. More......

 

 


Karen Foxman Cross-Examines Chief Chitwood

This photograph of partner Karen Foxman cross-examining the outspoken and
somewhat controversial Daytona Beach Chief of Police appeared in the April 16, 2008 edition of the Orlando Sentinel. More......

 


Karen Foxman Serves As Bench & Bar Symposium Panelist


Karen Foxman, a partner with the firm, is seen here serving as a panelist at a recent Bench & Bar symposium on professionalism. More......



 


Attorney Raven Sword In Run for Your Life 5k


Saturday, April 19th marked the inaugural Run for Your Life 5k at Town Center in Palm Coast, Florida. There was a turnout of over 150 runners, adults and children alike. More......

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Raven Sword and son Mason Sword.

 


Rice & Rose Law Sponsors CBE Business Express Workshop



Rice & Rose Law was one of the sponsors of the Fourth Annual Business Express "Connections on the go" Workshop to be held at the Daytona Beach Hilton on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

 

 


Flagler Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Rice & Rose Office

The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Rice & Rose's new Flagler office on January 31, 2008. More......


 

 


Jim Rose Elected to Executive Board of Halifax Chamber

Jim Rose was elected to the Executive Board of the Halifax/Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce. He will serve a one year term as Board attorney.

 

 


Rice Re-Appointed as Nuisance Abatement Chair

Paul Rice, seen here chairing the Nuisance Abatement Board at its November 29, 2007 meeting, was recently re-appointed by newly elected Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey. More.....



 





2007 Capital One Bowl

The events leading up to the 2007 Capital One Bowl proved to be quite memorable in more ways than one for the law firm of Rice & Rose. More.....


 


 


Karen Adams Foxman Earns Partnership with Rice & Rose

After four years of proving herself as an able associate with Rice & Rose, Karen Foxman, pictured here with partners Paul Rice and Jim Rose, More.....
 


 


Attorney Jim Rose Addresses Hotel Motel Association

Jim Rose, the attorney for the Hotel Motel Association, recently gave an update of the current employment law issues to the Association's Human Resources group.



 


Paul Rice Lectures to Family Law Bar

Paul Rice lectured on Void versus Voidable Marriages and Annulments in Florida before an audience of approximately forty lawyers at the Daytona Beach International Airport conference facility on October 26, 2007. More.....

 


Legal Assistant Kenley Matejka Joins Rice & Rose

Kenley Matejka has joined Rice & Rose as a Legal Assistant. Kenley will be working in the firm's Business and Litigation Practice Group.


 


 


Karen Adams Foxman Awarded for Pro Bono Work

Attorney Karen Adams Foxman receives an award for her pro bono work from the Volusia County Bar Association and Mid-Florida Community Legal Services. More......
 



 


Jim Rose Moderates Candidate Forum

Jim Rose recently moderated the Candidate Forum sponsored by the Citizens of Ormond Beach. Candidates for the Mayor and City Council for Ormond Beach were questioned for two hours before a crowd of over 200. More...


 

 


Karen Adams Foxman Presents Woman of the Year Award

Attorney Karen Adams Foxman, as outgoing President of the Volusia Flagler Association of Women Lawyers, presents the Honorable Judge Belle B. Schumann an award for Woman of the Year. Judge Schumann was voted the recipient of this award based upon her service to the community, both professionally and personally.


Phil Bonamo Appointed Volusia County Bar Treasurer

Attorney Philip J. Bonamo specializes in Criminal Defense :: Marital & Family LawOn July 31st, Philip Bonamo was appointed and sworn in at the Volusia County Bar Association's annual luncheon to the position of Treasurer for the Volusia County Bar Association for 2007-2008.
 


 


Raven Sword Joins Rice & Rose Law

Raven E. Sword has joined the law firm of Rice & Rose in Daytona Beach as an associate, with offices in New Smyrna Beach and Flagler County. Ms. Sword will be primarily practicing in Business Law and Litigation.
 

 


Jim Rose Joins ACT Corporation Board of Directors

Jim Rose was recently nominated to be on the Board of Directors for ACT Corporation, a private not for profit corporation that provides mental health services to the Volusia and Flagler County areas. More......
 


Jim Rose Spoke on Employment Law At Center for Business Excellence Seminar

Jim Rose appeared at a seminar given by the Center for Business Excellence on June 7, 2007. More......

 



 

 


Another Career Day at Tomoka Elementary

Paul Rice, pictured here holding a gag gavel next to fourth grade teacher Sue Fox, spoke for the sixth year in a row at the school's annual career day on May 2, 2007. More......

 


 


Jim Rose Makes WCEU Small Business Hotline Guest Appearance

"Legal Matters - Legal Essentials for Business" was the topic of the Small Business Hotline that aired on WCEU - Channel 15 recently. Experts included Jim Rose, Attorney with Rice & Rose Law Offices and Dr. Weldon Blake, Bethune-Cookman University, School of Business. More......

 


Rice & Rose Sponsors and Phil Bonamo Hosts Justice Day Event

On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, Rice & Rose sponsored and Philip Bonamo was host/moderator for 'Justice Day' for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce's 2007 Leadership Program. More......


 


Rice & Rose Welcomes DBCC Paralegal Class

Rice & Rose hosted the Daytona Beach Community College Paralegal class at the firm’s main office on Seabreeze Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 21, 2007. More......
 

 


Paul Rice Appointed to Track Club Board

Paul Rice, seen here competing in the 2006 Paul DeBruyn 15K, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Daytona Beach Track Club. The Club has over 500 members and puts on five local races each year in addition to providing technical support to numerous other area races.
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Karen Adams Foxman Attends Mediation Seminar

Associate Attorney Karen Adams Foxman recently attended a five day seminar in Orlando for certification in mediation. After satisfying the additional criteria for certification, Ms. Foxman hopes to offer this additional service in her family law practice.

 


Phil Bonamo Host for Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Philip Bonamo was host/moderator for the Criminal Law Continuing Legal Education Seminar held on February 23, 2007 at the Daytona Beach International Airport. More......

 


Paul Rice Receives All-American Honors for 2006 Triathlon Season

Paul Rice recently received All-American honors for the fourth consecutive year by USA Triathlon, despite a limited racing schedule in 2006. The sanctioning body for triathlon honors those athletes who rank in the top five percent of their age group nationally. More......

 


 


Paul Rice Lectures on Prenuptial Agreements

Drafting, Challenging and Defending Prenuptial Agreements was the topic of a presentation given by Paul Rice, pictured above, at the Volusia County Bar Association's annual family law seminar at the Indigo Lakes Conference Center in Daytona Beach. More......

 


Another Championship For The Gators

Jim Rose and Paul Rice celebrate yet another national championship (this time in football) of their alma mater, the University of Florida Fighting Gators. Click here for larger image....


 


Phil Bonamo Appointed to Board of Directors

Phil Bonamo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the SouthEast Volusia Chamber of Commerce.
 


 


Jim Rose Selected As "Member of the Year"

Jim Rose was selected "Member of the Year" by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting held at Oceanside Country Club on January 19th. Mr. Rose continues to be the attorney for the Chamber.
 

 


Justice Pariente Visits Volusia County

The Volusia-Flagler Association of Women Lawyers (VFAWL) hosted a luncheon at the Daytona Beach International Airport on Friday, September 8, 2006, featuring Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente as guest speaker. More......


 


VFAWL Swears In Karen Adams Foxman As President

Karen Adams Foxman was recently sworn in to serve as President of the Volusia-Flagler Association of Women Lawyers from July 2006 until July 2007. Ms. Foxman had previously been serving and Vice President on the same board, and prior to that, as a member on the Board of Directors.

 


Phil Bonamo Reappointed for 2006-2007 Term

Philip Bonamo has been reappointed to the Board for the 2006-2007 term for the Volusia County Bar Association. Mr. Bonamo has been on the Board for the last two years.

 


 


Karen Adams Foxman Becomes Director for the VC Bar Association

Karen Adams Foxman was sworn in on July 28 as a Director for the Volusia County Bar Association. Ms. Foxman just finished serving as the Representative for the Young Lawyers' Division. Ms. Foxman has been serving on the Board in some capacity for over two years.

 


Jim Rose "Politicos on Parade" Master of Ceremonies

Jim Rose was the master of ceremonies for the League of Women Voter's "Politicos on Parade" event held on May 27, 2006 at the Palmetto Club in Daytona Beach. More......




 


Career Day at Tomoka Elementary

Paul Rice is pictured here speaking to Ms. Jeannette Rossano’s third grade class at Tomoka Elementary School in Ormond Beach, Florida as part of Career Day on May 17, 2006. More......

 

 

 


Rice & Rose featured in Daytona Beach News-Journal

The firm’s legal administrator, Patti Humphreys, pictured here, was recently interviewed for an article about dress codes in professional offices. The article featured the law office of Rice & Rose and you may review the article in its entirety by linking here......


 


Phil Bonamo Guest Speaker and Award Presenter

On Saturday evening, May 6th, the Spirit Enrichment Award Dinner was held at and hosted by the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach to honor one of their Lifetime Trustees, James H. Pugh, Jr. More......

 

 


Paul Rice Leads Family Law Section

Paul Rice, in his capacity as the chairman of the Volusia County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, recently conducted a meeting of the Section at the Volusia County Courthouse Annex in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 4, 2006. More......

 


31st Annual Gator Day Celebration

Jim Rose, immediate past President of the Volusia County Gator Club and Paul Rice, both University of Florida alumnus, enjoy the 31st Annual Gator Day Celebration on April 29, 2006 at the infield garages of Daytona International Speedway. More......

 


"Play Pink" Tennis Event at The Trails Racquet Club

Rice & Rose was a sponsor of the Play Pink Tennis Event which was held on April 28th at the Trails Racquet Club in Ormond Beach. More.....
 

 

 


Rice & Rose Staff Shares Experience With DBCC Students

Patti Humphreys, Legal Administrator, Tammy Adams, Paralegal and Angela Liljeros, Administrative Assistant spoke on the particulars of running an office to the students from DBCC's Law Office Management Class on Thursday, March 23rd. The group will receive credit as part of a project required by the class. More......


A Pair of Proud Florida Gators

Partners, Paul Rice and Jim Rose, sport their team colors at work on Monday, April 3, 2006, in advance of the NCAA basketball championship game featuring their beloved Florida Gators versus the storied UCLA Bruins.
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Philip Bonamo Panel Speaker at BCC's Criminal Justice Day

Attorney Philip Bonamo participated as a Panel Speaker at Bethune-Cookman College's Criminal Justice Day, sponsored by the University's Criminal Justice Association. The program was held on the BCC campus on April 5, 2006. More......
 


Paul Rice Repeats as All-American Triathlete

Partner Paul Rice was recently recognized by USATriathlon, the national governing body for the sport, as an All-American for the third year in a row. Mr. Rice was ranked 27th nationally out of almost 2000 ranked triathletes in the 45-49 age group for the 2005 season. More......

 

 


"Justice Day" for Leadership Class 2006

March 21st was "Justice Day" for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Class 2006 which was sponsored by Rice & Rose Law. The event was held at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand, Florida. More......

 


Jim Rose Addresses VMA Group

Jim Rose spoke before some ninety members and guests of the Volusia Manufacturers Association on February 23, 2006. Mr. Rose spoke about current trends in employment law.

 


Phil Bonamo Appointed Board Member

Phil Bonamo has been appointed as a
board member to the Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.


 


Jim Rose Receives New Appointments

Jim Rose has been appointed to the following positions: President of Tiger Bay of Volusia County, a non-partisan political club that meets monthly to hear speakers regarding politics and current events; Legal Counsel for the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors of the United Way of Volusia and Flagler County.


Bowling for School Supplies Project Receives Grant

Our attorneys are very involved in the local and state bar associations. Attorney Karen Adams Foxman recently attended The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, 2006 Affiliate Outreach Conference ("AOC"). The AOC was held in Cape Canaveral and included many leaders of local Young Lawyers Divisions, as well as members of the Board of Governors. Ms. Foxman presented the Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division's community service project and was awarded a $1,000.00 grant. The grant will assist in moving the Bowling for School Supplies Project ahead. Return to the website soon for more information on how to register and participate in the project.


VFAWL Names New Vice President

Karen Adams Foxman has been named Vice President of the Volusia/ Flagler Association for Women Lawyers. She previously had served as a member of the VFAWL Board of Directors.

 

 


Karen Adams Foxman To Speak At VAP January 2006 Meeting

Rice and Rose Law Attorney Karen Adams Foxman will be the guest speaker for the Volusia Association of Paralegals general membership meeting on January 25, 2006.VAP is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) established for the benefit of continuing education for paralegals. The members live and work in the Central East Coast of Florida.


Karen Adams Foxman Nominated for Volusia County Court Judgeship

The Nominating Commission for the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam counties, has selected Karen Adams Foxman of Rice Rose Law as one of the nominees for a Volusia County Court judgeship. Governor Jeb Bush is expected to make a choice by the end of 2005.


Phil Bonamo Attends Capital Murder Case Seminar

Phil Bonamo attended the "Life Over Death-Defending a Capital Case in Florida" Seminar. The two and a half day conference was held on September 8-10 in Orlando, Florida. It was designed for attorneys who are involved in defending people in Capital Murder Cases. Some of the topics the seminar focused on were the following: Jury Selection in Capital Murder Case Involving Death Qualification, Case Law Update in Florida on Capital Murder, DNA Evidence, Development of Mitigation Evidence For/During the Penalty Phase and Lethal Injection.


Ashleigh Cio Hired As Legal Assistant

Ashleigh Cio has been hired as a Legal Assistant with the law firm of Rice & Rose, 222 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach with satellite offices in Palm Coast and New Smyrna Beach. Ms. Cio graduated from Seabreeze High School and earned her degree in Legal Assisting and her AA degree in General Education at Daytona Beach Community College. Ms. Cio is currently working toward her BA in Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida. She will be working with the firm's family law practice group.


Sign Up Now! Small Business Owners Mentoring Program

Sign Up Now for the September 7th 9:00am Small Business Owners Mentoring Program. Chamber members may attend in person or listen in by conference calls. The Chamber, in conjunction with Premiere Global Services is offering a program allowing members to take part in monthly conference calls targeting specific topics of interest to small businesses. Each month different topics are highlighting geared to business owners. Jim Rose of Rice & Rose hosts the series. The upcoming program on September 7 is Tom Leek of Cobb & Cole Subject: Employee Issues: Sponsored by: Clearwire. Although there is no charge to members, reservations are required and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Those who wish to participate are asked to RSVP ASAP to Gail Miller at 255-0981 ext. 229.


Karen Adams Foxman Featured in Volusia Review Journal

The August 15, 2005 Issue of the Volusia Review, A Journal of Business, Finance and Law featured Karen Adams Foxman in an article entitled "A Burning Desire To Be A Lawyer". The article begins..... A turning point in Karen Adams Foxman's life came during a community battle over a hazardous waste incinerator back in her student days. (Full Story)


Jim Rose Moderator for Ormond Beach 2020 Project

Jim Rose recently acted as the moderator for "Ormond Beach 2020" project organized by Concerned Citizens of Ormond Beach, Inc. regarding the new Ormond Crossings project. Approximately eighty people attended, including the Mayor and members of the Ormond Beach City commission. Mr. Rose interviewed a panel of experts and took questions from the audience for two hours going over ideas of a vision for Ormond Beach's future.


Paul Rice Presents Seminar Topic/Karen Foxman Moderator

Partner Paul Rice recently made a presentation at the Volusia County Bar Association’s annual family law seminar. Mr. Rice explained the prevailing law regarding the competing claims of divorcing spouses to a jointly owned marital home. More...
 


The Last Will and Testament of.... by James Rose
               Volusia Family Magazine - April 2005

Did you ever think we would live to see a spectacle played out in the media as we have witnessed for the past few months in the Terri Schiavo case? Whether you agree or disagree with the proceedings as they unfolded, the mere fact that events occurred as they did should validate the fact that we as individuals must prepare for uncertain circumstances. More....


Rice & Rose Announces New Smyrna Beach Office Grand Opening

The grand opening of the New Smyrna Beach office of the Rice & Rose Law Firm will be on Friday, May 13th, 2005, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. More.....

 

 


Phil Bonamo Enrolled in 2005 Leadership Class

The attorneys of Rice & Rose have distinguished backgrounds accomplished through their professional endeavors, community service and volunteer efforts. In keeping with that tradition, Phil Bonamo is enrolled in the Southeast Volusia Chamber Class of 2005. These leadership classes help to bring people closer to the community by providing them with information, enlightening them to some of the challenges, and encouraging them to become involved in contributing to the growth and improvement of our area.


Philip J. Bonamo Obtains Membership

Philip J. Bonamo of the law firm of Rice & Rose, has obtained membership to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, seated in Atlanta, Georgia.


RICE & ROSE On The Air

Every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time you can receive free advice from RICE & ROSE. On radio station WNDB, accessible on the Internet at www.wndb.am, the “RICE & ROSE Legal Forum” airs for one half hour every week. James L. Rose usually hosts and answers questions received from callers. Occasionally there are guest appearances. Nonetheless the callers are not bound to the topic and more often than not deviate. The RICE & ROSE Legal Forum has proven popular with locals. Jim Rose hosted a predecessor show for eight years. So, take advantage of the opportunity and give a call at 396-239-0033. Suggestions for topics or guests are welcome.


RICE & ROSE Office Building Enhances Seabreeze Blvd

The RICE & ROSE law office building design, located at 222 Seabreeze Boulevard, Daytona Beach, is reminiscent of the architecture of famed Florida architect Addison Mizner, who was prominent in the Boca Raton and Palm Beach communities during the Florida “boom” in the 1920's. The style is probably best characterized as Mediterranean or, simply, “Florida” because of the popularization of the style in Florida by Mr. Mizner. The structure is two stories and approximately 10,500 square feet under roof. More.....


RICE & ROSE Contributes to the Community

The partners of RICE & ROSE, Paul E. Rice, Jr. and James L. Rose, devote considerable time each year to community activities and this year is no different. The attorneys have spent more than a decade devoted to some of the activities and have assumed some new causes recently as well. More.....
 

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