Larry Rice
- Memphis, TN
- Licensed for 44 years
About Larry
Certified Family Law Specialist with 42 Years of Experience in Divorce and Family Law
Attorney Larry Rice is an accomplished Memphis family lawyer and certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Larry is only one of two Family Law Specialists in Memphis and one of 12 in the State of Tennessee. He has earned the distinction of being named to the list of Mid-South Super Lawyers® by Super Lawyer ® Magazine every year since 2008. Super Lawyers® also named Larry to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in the state of Tennessee for all fields of practice. He is recognized by numerous other outlets for his dedicated, experience, knowledge, and client-commitment. Widely recognized as the best CLE speaker on divorce practice, Larry has lectured at more than a dozen American Bar Association conventions and to lawyers from across the world on a wide range of topics. He is also the author of several books and articles, including Divorce Practice in Tennessee; The Effective Ethical Lawyer; and The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for Lawyers which is recognized as the national standard for Divorce and Family lawyers throughout the country.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 50%
Larry Rice defines legal separation and explains why couples usually resort to it. He also discusses annulments. He describes them as alternatives to divorce when the marriage was void from the beginning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue6wmCnit-I
44 years
- Child custody: 25%
We no longer have custody and visitation. We have parenting time. The legal standard in deciding who will get what parenting is what is in the best interest of the children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6cQPBUnc84
44 years
- Family: 15%
If you live in the Memphis area and need assistance with your legal issues, need a parenting plan revised, or have decided that you want a divorce and need to know what to do next, see our team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJsDofb0eiw
44 years
- Marriage and prenuptials: 5%
A Prenuptial agreement is a document that sets out and should control the terms of the dissolution of a marriage.
41 years
- Alimony: 5%
Alimony is supposed to be temporary and rehabilitative. If temporary alimony cannot bring about rehabilitation, then the court can, in proper circumstances, order alimony on a long-term or indefinite basis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MCGn4jOwpU
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Contact
Rice Divorce Team
275 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN, 38103
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Active | 1977 | 01/18/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee | The National Advocates | 2020 |
| Faces of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2020 |
| Ten Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
| Top Ten Attorney for excellence in the field of family law | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
| Ten Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Top 100 Attorney in Family law | National Academy of Family L | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Faces of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2019 |
| Ten Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| Faces of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Best Law Firm in Tennessee | U.S. News & World Report | 2018 |
| Best Law Firm in Memphis | Commercial Appeal | 2017 |
| Top Ten Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Faces of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2017 |
| Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Face of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2016 |
| Ten Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Memphis Most- Best Law Firm | Commercial Appeal | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Ten Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Top Ten Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Memphis Most - Best Law Firm | The Commercial Appeal | 2014 |
| The Face of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2014 |
| Client Satisfaction Award | National Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
| Top Ten Client Satisfaction | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
| Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2014 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2013 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Faces of Divorce Law | Memphis Magazine | 2013 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2012 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2011 |
| Top Attorneys in Divorce & Family Law | Memphis Magazine | 2011 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Family Law Specialist | Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC | 1975 - Present |
| Senior Partner | Rice Divorce Team | 1975 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Certified Specialist | 2000 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Author & Lecturer | 1998 - Present |
| Memphis Bar Association, Divorce & Family Law Section | Founder & Chair | 1989 - 1991 |
| Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law Section | Co Founder and Chair | 1988 - 1990 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The National Advocates | Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law | 2019 |
| American Bar Association | The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for the Lawyer, Fifth Edition | 2017 |
| American Bar Association | The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for the Lawyer, Forth Edition (25th Anniversary) | 2012 |
| American Bar Association | The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice, 3rd Edition | 2005 |
| The Matrimonial Strategist | ADR- During the Marriage- Using Mutual Gifts to Solve Marital Disputes Over Assets | 1998 |
| American Bar Association | The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice, 2nd Edition | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley Family Law Update | Sample Discovery Forms in Divorce Litigation | 1997 |
| PESI | The Effective, Ethical Lawyer | 1996 |
| The Matrimonial Strategist | Using Divorce Worksheets to Keep Track of Cases | 1994 |
| The Matrimonial Strategist | Visual Persuasion: Using Graphs to Make Your Point | 1994 |
| The Matrimonial Strategist | Case Charts Help You Keep Track of File Details | 1993 |
| Tennessee Bar Association | Trends and Issues in Family Law, “When Mediation Fails, Litigation Prevails” | 1992 |
| American Bar Association | The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice, 1st Edition | 1992 |
| Tennessee Bar Association | Family Law, “Alimony- What it is, What it was, and What it shall be” | 1991 |
| Tennessee Bar Association | Family Law, “Antenuptial Contracts-Alimony, Attorney Fees, & Property Division” | 1989 |
| American Journal of Family Law | Tactics in Divorce Practice | 1989 |
| PESI | Divorce Practice in Tennessee | 1987 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| Rhodes College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Bar Association | Law Practice Management & Digital Development | 2015 |
| Illinois State Bar Association | The Best CLE Program for Divorce Lawyers | 2015 |
| Webinar, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | "Be a Great Divorce Lawyer" on Law Office Management and Clients | 2014 |
| Vermont Bar Association Family Law Day 2014 | "The Best Program for Real Lawyers" on Law Practice Management, Clients, Interview, Discovery, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Trial Techniques | 2014 |
| The Missouri Bar 14th Annual Family Law Conference | Clients, Law Practice Management, Trial, and Social Media | 2014 |
| The Mississippi Bar 2014 Annual Meeting & Summer School, Family Law Section | Clients | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Bar Association Law Tech Conference 2014 | Clients and Law Practice Management | 2014 |
| Telephonic - Rossdale CLE | "Mastering Family Law & Matrimonial Searches" on social media | 2014 |
| Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Family Law Section Seminar | Clients and Law Office Management | 2014 |
| Massachusetts CLE - Divorce Skills Workshop 2014 | "The Best Seminar" on Law Practice Management, Clients and Ethics, Interview and Discovery, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Trial Techniques | 2014 |
| Indiana CLE Forum - Divorce Skills, featuring national expert Larry Rice | Law Practice Management for Divorce Lawyers, Client Relations, Interviews, Pleadings, and Discovery | 2014 |
| Alaska Bar Association - Divorce Skills and More Divorce Skills | Law Practice Management for Divorce Lawyers, Client Relations, Interviews, Pleadings, Discovery, Marital Dissolution Agreements, Parenting Plans, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Trials, Appellate Practice, Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements | 2014 |
| Striving for Success | Striving for Success- How to Upgrade your Family Law Practice | 2010 |
| Divorce Practice with Larry Rice and Friends | Law Practice Management for Real Lawyers, etc. | 2010 |
| 7th Annual Solo and Small Firm Institute | Law Practice Management for Real Lawyers | 2010 |
| CLE | Family Law Conference | 2008 |
| CLE | Ethics Everyone Needs | 2007 |
| CLE | Divorce CLE at Sea with Larry Rice | 2007 |
| CLE | The Return of Divorce Practice with Larry Rice and Friends | 2006 |
| CLE | Depositions: Discovery and Evidentiary | 2003 |
| CLE | Interpreting Personal Tax Returns | 2003 |
| ABA Annual Meeting | Section of Family Law | 2003 |
| CLE | Family Law Practice in Tennesee | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In re Estate of Roberts, 2008 WL 763780 (Tenn.Ct.App. December 02, 2008) | Mr. Rice's client won. The trial judge was reversed. |
| Bumpus v. Bumpus, 2008 WL 763780 (Tenn.Ct.App. March 25, 2008) | Mr. Rice's client, the father won. Custody removed from mother and granted to father. Mother's petition for contempt dismissed. |
| McIntire v. McIntire, 2006 WL 1627377 (Tenn.Ct.App. June 13, 2006) | Mr. Rice's client, the mother won. The father's request to move to Nashville, TN was denied. Custody changed to mother. Mother awarded attorneys fees. |
| Ward v. Ward II, 2004 WL 787158 (Tenn.Ct.App. April 12, 2004) | Mr. Rice's client, the husband won. Trial court upheld. |
| Frame v. Frame, 2003 (WL 22768795 (Tenn.Ct.App. November 21, 2003) | Mr. Rice's client, the mother won. |
| Sparrow v. Sparrow, 2002 WL 31895711 (Tenn.Ct.App. December 23, 2002) | Mr. Rice's client, the father, won. |
|---|---|
| Ward v. Ward I, 2002 WL 31845229 (Tenn.Ct.App. December 19, 2002) | Mr. Rice and the husband won. |
| Eldridge v. Eldridge, 137 S.W.3d 1 (Tenn.Ct.App. August 08, 2002) | Affirmed in part, reversed in part. |
| Okerson v. Okerson, 1997 WL 142345 (Tenn.Ct.App. March 27, 1997) | The mother, represented by Mr. Rice, won. |
| Lowrey v. Lowrey, 1991 WL 161383 (Tenn.Ct.App. August 23, 1991) | Mr. Rice and the court were affirmed on all issues, Mr. Rice and his client won. |
I loves me some LARRY RICE!!!!
Posted by Susan
Wed Dec 11 2019
Exceptional Divorce Attorney!
Posted by anonymous
Fri Jun 21 2019
Exceptional Attorney
Posted by Amy
Fri May 31 2019
Larry Rice is an excellent attorney!
Posted by Dawn Hicks Johnson
Wed Jun 29 2016
Game Changer
Posted by Scott
Fri Jan 29 2016
Rice Law Frim Review
Posted by Larry
Mon Jan 28 2013
Mr. Rice saved my kids from a monster!
Posted by Russell
Wed Jan 09 2013
Good Work
Posted by Deb Carter
Wed Jan 02 2013
Excellent
Posted by Mary
Mon Dec 31 2012
From a client's perspective...
Posted by Wendy
Sun Dec 30 2012
Attorney endorsements
(34)Sheree Hoffman, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
“I have worked as a mediator with Larry for many of his divorces. Being the mediator gives me an opportunity to witness the attorney, not only as he relates to his client but also watch how he relates to his opposing attorney and the other client. Larry has a reputation for being a incredibly successful litigator but everyone should also be aware of his ability to successfully negotiate settlements on behalf of his clients. He is always respectful and calm. Larry is confident, prepared and is reassuring to his clients. I enjoy working with Larry because he respects and believes in the process of mediation and its ability to help his clients work through many of their issues and come to a resolution without incurring the costs of litigation.”
Matthew Easterling, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 29, 2020
Relationship: Other
Larry Rice is a titan in the family law industry who I have admired for years. If you are facing a family law issue in Tennessee where the most important parts of your world are at stake, I would highly recommend hiring Larry and his team.
Craig Robertson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 21, 2020
Relationship: Other
Larry is the type of lawyer that other lawyers seek out to advise them about law practice. He has been considered the top divorce lawyer in Memphis for as long as I have been practicing. I highly recommend this attorney and his firm.
Michael Adams, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Larry is very knowledgeable in all divorce, separate, and family law matters and his firm has a top quality reputation.
Bo Murphy, Family Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Having clerked for Larry during law school, I can say that there is a reason he wrote the book on divorce in Tennessee. Larry's commitment to his clients and his incredible knowledge of family law are just two of the many qualities that make him the best divorce lawyer in Tennessee. Even some of the most experienced lawyers in Tennessee turn to Larry for advice on cases. I will always consider Larry a mentor and a friend.
Joanna Mccracken, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Larry Rice is the gold standard for divorce attorneys. He is truly dedicated to his work. His advocacy for his clients is unsurpassed and he is caring mentor to other attorneys in the field.
William Thompson, Family Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Larry is a vastly experienced and capable Family Law practitioner. He is an expert in his field. He is a sought after lawyer, speaker and resource for all things Domestic Relations related. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse George. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Donna Green, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am one of many lawyers who has travelled across the state to attend a Larry Rice seminar. His expertise in divorce law is recognized by attorneys far beyond his local practice area. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.
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Larry Bray, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Highest character and integrity.
Christopher Leroi, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Rice is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant.
Mary Middlebrooks, Family Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Larry Rice is not only a competent lawyer who works very hard for his clients, he is an excellent educator. His seminars are now legendary. He not only brings his expertise openly to his fellow lawyers, he brings other experts in associated fields to teach. No one practicing in family law should be without his book.
Patrick Stegall, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Germany, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Other
Mr. Rice has an outstanding reputation and the experience to back it up. He is well respected in our community in the area of family law.
Clyde Bailey, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Larry Rice is the attorney other experienced family law attorneys from around the country turn to for advice, insight, and guidance. He is a strong advocate for his clients – and yes, he did in fact write the book on divorce law.
Catherine Akin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 22, 2013
Relationship: Other
Larry Rice is a seasoned professional, and he is quite personable, as well. I endorse him with no reservations.
Jere Ownby, Family Attorney on Feb 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Okay, I am going to use the corny old cliche here because it fits: this guy "wrote the book " on divorce law. The book just about every lawyer in Tennessee relies upon. Everybody in the legal community knows that anybody represented by Mr. Rice is well-represented.
Alberto Batista, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Edward Kainen, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Larry is a terrific lawyer and lecturer. I endorse him without reservation.
Cost
- Hourly Rates$500-$500/hour
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