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native of Daytona Beach, Mr. Rice received his Juris Doctor
degree from the University of Florida School of Law in 1983.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Florida as well, majoring in Finance. In law
school, Mr. Rice was a member of the prestigious political
honorary, Florida Blue Key, and was also a member of the Phi
Delta Phi Fraternity. In his undergraduate years, Mr. Rice
was president of the Mortarboard Honor Society, vice
president of the Inter fraternity Council, a Student Senator
and secretary of his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega.
Mr. Rice was the 2001-2002 president of the Volusia County
Bar Association, and also previously served on its board of
directors. The Volusia County Bar Association is comprised
of over 600 attorneys and is headquartered in Daytona Beach.
Currently, Mr. Rice serves as the chairman of the Bar
Association’s Family Law Section. Mr. Rice is a member of
the Florida Justice Association as well as the Family Law
and Trial Lawyers sections of the Florida Bar. Locally, he
is a member of the Volusia County Civil Trial Attorneys
Association. Mr. Rice was a member of the Dunn Blount Inns
of Court from 2001-2005.
Mr. Rice is a trial attorney who limits his practice to
divorce and family law, and he accepts select cases
involving serious personal injury or wrongful death. Mr.
Rice is board certified in marital and family law by the
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mr.
Rice's experience as a personal injury attorney spans his 25
year legal career. He was admitted to practice in all
Florida state courts in 1983 and, in 1984, was admitted to
the United States District Court, Middle District of
Florida.
By appointment of the Mayor, Mr. Rice currently serves as
chairman of the City of Daytona Beach Nuisance Abatement
Board and has done so since April 2000. Mr. Rice was a
member of the City's Right Sizing Task Force in 2004 and
also served on the City’s Commission Salary Review Committee
in 2000. Mr. Rice is active in the Daytona Beach Quarterback
Club having served as president for the 2003 season and co-captain, treasurer and secretary in previous years. Mr. Rice
is also active in the Daytona Beach Track Club where he
served on the board from 1994 through 2001 and as president
from 1995 through 1997. Mr. Rice has been a long time
competitive triathlete and runner having received All
American honors from USA Triathlon for the 2003, 2004, 2005
and 2006 seasons. Mr. Rice also likes to surf, both locally
and abroad. He is married with three children, two sons and
a daughter.
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