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also known as Phil Bonamo, Philip J. Bonamo
Mr. Bonamo has been a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar for 31 years. He is an AV-rated
attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He is Partner at the Rice Law Firm, located in Daytona Beach,
Florida. His practice areas are concentrated to Marital & Family Law and Criminal Defense.
Mr. Bonamo is considered a Specialist in the area of Marital & Family Law, and he has been a
Board Certified Attorney by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Law for 25 years.
Mr. Bonamo received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law. Prior to
attending Stetson University, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from the
University of Florida.
Mr. Bonamo was a prosecutor for a total of nine years, having worked as an Assistant State
Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, and was also an Assistant United States Attorney
for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.
Mr. Bonamo is the elected Board of Governor Representative to The Florida Bar for the 7th
Judicial Circuit of Florida, having been on the Board for 6 years. He is the current chair of the
Board of Governor’s Disciplinary Procedural Rules Committee and is the Chair-elect for the
Board of Governor's Disciplinary Review Committee. Mr. Bonamo is also an “Advisor” attorney
for the Florida Bar’s Lawyers Advising Lawyers Program (LAL).
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Posted by Brandee | October 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
Phil is 2/2 for winning cases in our house. He is very efficient, you never have to wait long to hear back from him. He listens to concerns, always gives a honest opinion and is very level headed. My family and I are would not hesitate to hire him again in the future. His paralegal Ashleigh is just ...
We’re pleased to have been able to assist you with your family law matter and appreciate the opportunity to help make the process as seamless as possible. We’re grateful for your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
He’s the one to hire
I’ve been putting off writing this review because it’s difficult to put into words. I can’t express how thankful I am to have had Mr. Bonamo and his team work our case. I would recommend him, hands down, to anyone needing representation. He gets results, works quick, and communication was prompt and ...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to assist you during an important time. It was our pleasure to help guide you through the process, and we wish you and your family all the best in the future.
Posted by Hope | September 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Efficient and personable
Mr. Bonamo and Ms. Drexler have been an incredible team both times I’ve hired Rice Law! Always meticulous and professional regardless the emotions that come with me as a client during such awful times in my life. I’d like to rave about the success and ease of working with you as there were many times...
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing our family law firm to assist you with your legal matter. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you and provide knowledgeable, compassionate guidance throughout the family law process. We’re pleased we could help make the experience as smooth and seamless as possible, and we wish you and your family all the best.
Posted by Rebecca | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Comments regarding Phillip Bonamo
Mr. Bonamo was very helpful during a very difficult and unfortunate situation for me and my family. He was very thorough in his explanation to us of the procedures and details of our case. He was very understanding and considerate of our concerns. I highly recommend Mr. Bonamo for any situation in...
Thanks for the great review!
Posted by Mike | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Philip Bonamo
Mr. Bonamo was great to work with as he helped me through the process by taking the time to explain everything and getting the work completed in a timely manner. I would recommend he to anyone needing legal assistance.
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2018
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advoates
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1900 - Present
Partner, Rice Law Firm
1996 - 2004
Federal Prosecutor, United States Attorney’s Office
1996 - 2004
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney’s Office, Seventh Judicial Circuit
2015 - Present
Florida Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2015 - Present
The Collaborative Family Group of Central FloridaMember
2010 - Present
Seventh Judicial Circuit of FloridaPro Bono Steering Committee
2010 - Present
Florida Bar Speakers BureauMember
2009 - Present
Flagler County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Federal Bar Association-Orlando ChapterMember
2015 - 2016
Dunn-Blount Inns of CourtBarrister Member
2014 - 2015
The Florida Bar’s E-Mentor ProgramMentor
2009 - 2010
Volusia County Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2009
Volusia County Bar AssociationPresident Elect
2007 - 2008
Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTreasurer
2006 - 2009
Bert Fish Medical Center FoundationBoard of Director
2006 - 2009
Southeast Volusia Chamber of CommerceMember of the Board of Directors
2006 - 2009
New Smyrna Beach CAPSScholarship review committee
2004 - 2007
Florida Bar’s Code and Rules of Evidence CommitteeMember
2004 - 2007
Volusia County Bar Association fromBoard Member
1995
Law
1992
Bachelor of Arts degree
English