William J. Rice Jr.

William J. Rice Jr.

3.4
Rating: 6.0

Licensed for 50 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Social Security

2040 N Loop West, Suite 008, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 50 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1975

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of William J. Rice Jr.

2040 N Loop West, Suite 008, Houston, TX, 77018

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William J. Rice Jr.'s Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Joe | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THIEF

The guy took my money and ran. Do not pay him and make sure he as insurance. Just another overly entitled attorney. When does the State bar stop allowing fools like this to operate.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

did not review document before court

did not know the other party submitted important documents before the court. Viewed the documents as the trial proceeded.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Disability

Great attorney but I can't afford some if not all these social Security Lawyer's their fee is always to high to start not unless this is your first time and then they still take almost half of your retro pay so now you're trying to play catch up because you actually needed all your retro to be ahead ...but all in all I know they have to get paid to but why so much at once.

Posted by Debi | November 24, 2014

William Rice Atty

Attorney William Rice did an exceptional job in representing me in getting Social Security disability benefits. A former Attorney put in very little work on my case and when I was denied of benefits, he told me to seek other representation. William Rice took time to thoroughly look over my case his...tory, medical records, etc. and determined that I was more than eligible for benefits. He took all the appropriate actions in getting my benefits awarded. He kept me informed through out the process. I am very appreciative of his professional tactics and hold him with the utmost respect he deserves.

Posted by Alycia | November 21, 2014

Review for William J. Rice Jr.

It was a pleasure working with Attorney William J. Rice Jr. He was very knowledgeable and confident in handling the information of my case. I was comfortable working with him and he listened well to the concerns involving my case. Attorney Rice was consistent in handling my case, and I trusted his... judgement and advise. He kept me informed with all information pertaining to my case. I would definitely recommend Attorney Rice.

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Experience

Rating:  6.0 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2023

updated on 09/05/2023

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Attorney At Law, William J. Rice, Jr.

1979 - 1991

Judge, City of Houston

Associations

1994 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1994 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

1976 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1986 - 1989

Houston Lawyers Association

President

Education

1975

Texas Southern University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1975

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Bar Association Convention

Grandparent Acces

Publications

1987

National Bar Association How To Prepare and Win A Child Custody Case

Languages

English

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