Michael Rice

Michael Rice

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Hermosa Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

565 Pier Avenue, #1481, Hermosa Beach, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

For me, the question isn’t why you're going through this. The better question is how are you going to emerge from it stronger and healthier? My clients turn to me for more than just legal advice; I love to walk with them on them on their journey.

5 years

70%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

Chapter 13 has some powerful options for debtors, and it can be a strong way to make you far more successful than you could be without it. Let's discuss it on a free consultation!

18 years

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

Chapter 7 is a default option for many. But let's make sure that a Chapter 7 means you're going to be more successful in a few years than you would without it! Talk to me about it.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Rice Law

565 Pier Avenue, #1481, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254

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Michael Rice's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dean & Cathy | February 19, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

1. Michael Rice is honest, knowledgeable of the law, very fair and cares about people!

Michael did a fantastic job, helping us to navigate our chapter 7 bankruptcy. My wife and I first filed chapter 7 Pro-Per, that was a Big mistake. We received a letter shortly after we filed from Michael asking if we needed any assistance he would be glad to look over our papers at no charge and giv...e free advice. Well, we did call him and he saved our bankruptcy case. We not only made several mistakes but needed help especially with the Means test. He agreed to take our case and show up at the 341 meeting. After that, Michael did a lot of work; sending emails and talking with the Court Trustee and State Trustee, refiling schedules etc. Michael always got back to us immediately to answer any of our questions. We would have never got our discharge without Michael! He is young but we highly recommend him for legal assistance with any bankruptcy. He earned more than he actually charged and that is hard to say today about any professional attorney.

Posted by Nick Caraway | October 10, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Highest recomendation for honesty and knowledge of the law

Michael did a great job, helping me to navigate my chapter 7 bankruptcy. He is very knowageable in this area and very honest with me throughout our dealings. I was impressed by his willingness to help me even though I was in a bad financial state. Also he did an excellent job of responding when ever ...I contacted him. I would recomend Michael to anyone seeking honest legal advice.

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Michael Rice's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sheri Nevlin

Litigation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is most deserving of an endorsement. Michael is a master litigator. His breadth of expertise spans many areas of the law. He excels with litigating and handling complex legal matters. Michael is devoted to his clients. He strives to ensure they receive the best legal representation possible. I refer clients to Michael with the utmost confidence that they are in good hands."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Sheri Nevlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Highest grade: legal writing, civil procedure, sec. reg., more, Seattle University School of Law

2009

Deans List: three years, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Michael Rice Law

2010 - 2011

Judicial Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Folks & O'Connor, PLLC

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Law Office of Sheri Nevlin

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Otto Law Group PLLC

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, AXIOS Law Group

Associations

American Bankruptcy Institute

Sample of Legal Cases

Debtor v. IRS

Favorable judgment

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Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

Northern Arizona University

Speaking Engagements

2011

Wm. Byrne Judicial Clerkship Institute

Panelist

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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