Stacey Burnett Rice

Stacey Burnett Rice

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +3 more

23 West Street, First Floor, Annapolis, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

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Rice Law

23 West Street, First Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Stacey Burnett Rice's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Family

Posted by Rica | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Awesome, Great lawyer

I want to share my experience with Attorney Stacey Rice during the most difficult time in my life. Stacey and her Team handled my case in the most professional and caring way, she was very attentive and answered my questions promptly. I was under an attack I couldn’t defend on my own. I was threa...tened and harassed by my ex repeatedly. He wanted to destroy me at all costs. Stacey took the time to listen to all my concerns. She took an aggressive posture when needed and for that I’ll be forever grateful! God Bless you and your Team! Thank You Stacey Rice for your great job and huge help with my case.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

worst possible outcome

I hired Miss Rice to represent me in a divorce case. Heading into the trial phase, I discovered that Miss Rice failed to file a counter complaint in the case and ended up running to the Courthouse the week before trial to file a counter complaint of separation for 12 months so at least there was som...ething on file. Miss Rice's oversight nullified my ability to put on a reasonable defense and her egregious mistake almost cost me all my assets. After paying Miss Rice an enormous amount of money, the outcome was equally disastrous. My ex wife received rehabilitative alimony for six years, 60 percent of the marital assets and amazingly the Judge awarded my ex wife indefinite alimony in addition to the six years of rehabilitative alimony so I'm required to pay alimony for the rest of my life for a 12 year marriage. Miss Rice entered the trial phase ill prepared and to add insult to injury, Miss Rice emailed me after the verdict saying it was a good outcome for me, which was beyond tone deaf. I put my trust in Miss Rice and I'll be paying for that mistake for the remainder of my life.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply the best!

Stacey is awesome in the court room especially if the law is on her side. She is quick on her feet and able to rebuttal and cross examine without hesitation. She can get pretty busy so I would stay in close contact with her associates who are very well organized. My only advise is if your going to... go to court make sure you prepare as if your the lawyer, only you are going to know every detail about every situation. And if your going to argue over small stuff your wasting time and money, the courts only care about upholding the law and the well being of the kids. That being said I don't know how I would have gotten through all the BS without Stacey in my corner fighting for my rights to be a father to my kids.

Posted by Sandra | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exactly what my family needed.

Stacey and her team ensured I didn’t get railroaded during my divorce. I was supported through the entire process, including some much needed emotional support. I can’t imagine the outcome of my case without Stacey, she was able to quickly counter anything that was not in my best interest with an im...pressive breadth of knowledge of family law. Stacey presented my case in a fashion that was professional and thourough. During this entire process, Stacey kept the needs of my children and my family’s well-being a top priority. I was lucky enough to find an advocate for myself and my children in Stacey, and I would recommend Stacey to anyone in need of superior representation.

Posted by Michael | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Smart, capable, prepared, passionate

Stacey represented me in a lengthy and difficult divorce that went to a full trial. There were some facts that I thought would weigh against me, and Stacey was creative and thoughtful in how she handled those issues. Stacey is a passionate advocate for her clients' interests. She knows Maryland fa...mily law extremely well. She was very thorough in preparing both herself and me for every stage of the process. I felt so confident when I testified at trial due to Stacey's preparation and our discussion of the issues. She was always on top of every detail throughout the process. She's also very impressive in the courtroom. She has a great command of trial procedure and how to obtain the information she needs for her case through questioning witnesses. She also seems to know everybody in the Anne Arundel family law community, which can be a huge asset. I couldn't be happier with the representation she provided. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention Stacey's associate Elizabeth Pfenson. I work with many attorneys in my job, and Elizabeth is one of the smartest I have met. She helped me through a difficult and uncomfortable day-long deposition, negotiated a temporary separation agreement that saved me thousands, and did so much great work throughout the process. She's a true rising star.

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Stacey Burnett Rice's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nevin Young

Child custody lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Stacey is very knowledgeable in family law, is a good trial lawyer, and is a reasonable negotiator focused upon resolving disputes."

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Brian Lyman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stacey is a diligent and excellent litigator. She honed her trail skills at the state's attorney's office and my firm before joining her current practice. I whole fully endorse her knowledge and expertise in criminal defense work."

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David Messersmith

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A capable attorney and zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Alexander

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey has the experience, compassion and desire to provide the best possible representation for her clients. Having seen her in a courtroom litigating cases on numerous occasions, I can attest that her preparation and legal skills are superb."

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Richard Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stacey is smart, savvy, honest, and hardhitting."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Family Law, Super Lawyers

2016

Family Law, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 50 Women in Maryland, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Family Law, Super Lawyer

2014

Family Law, Maryland Super Lawyers

2013

Family Law, Maryland Super Lawyers

2013

Leading Lawyer - Family Law, What's Up Annapolis Magazine

2011

Leading Lawyer - Family Law, What's Up Annapolis Magazine

2010

Leading Lawyer - Family Law, What's Up Annapolis Magazine

2009

Leading Lawyer - Criminal Law, What's Up Annapolis Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Founding Attorney, Rice Law

2005 - Present

Professor, Anne Arundel Community College

2012 - 2018

Partner, Brassel Alexander & Rice, LLC

2005 - 2012

Partner, Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA

2002 - 2005

Assistant State's Attorney, Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office

2000 - 2002

Law Clerk, The Honorable Clayton Greene, Jr., Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

1999 - 2000

Law Clerk, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office Juvenile Division

Associations

2015 - Present

Judiciary Nominating Commission

Member

2011 - Present

Court of Appeals Mentor Program

Mentor to new bar member

2009 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2009 - Present

Court of Appeals Character Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

President

Education

2000

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Rollins College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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