Edward Rice

Edward Rice

also known as Ed Rice

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

Practice in Boston Housing Court, Boston, MA

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Edward Rice

Practice in Boston Housing Court, Boston, MA

Law Offices of Edward Rice

Local office in, Malden, MA

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Edward Rice's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

A truly excellent attorney in the area of Landlord-Tenant Law

My wife and I sought Ed's help while we were having issues with our landlord not making proper repairs for some fairly serious issues. When we first got in contact with Ed, we weren't sure what our options were, and were very anxious at the prospect of continuing to suffer through an uncomfortable an...d potentially unhealthy living situation while repairs dragged on. On our first phone consultation, Ed put our minds at ease by laying out our options and making a few suggestions about how we could proceed. His initial reaction was not to ask us to sign a retainer or file a lawsuit, but rather to help us hopefully resolve the issue on our own. Unfortunately, we were unable to make traction with our landlord on our own, and got back in touch with Ed. He set clear expectations of how things would likely progress, and started fighting on our behalf. Every step of the way, he was a staunch advocate, but direct with us when he thought we should compromise. In the end, we were able to reach a settlement without filing a lawsuit. I don't believe we would've been able to do it without Ed's help, and wholeheartedly would recommend him to anyone in need of a great attorney.

Posted by Natalie | January 18, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant

Reliable, concise, and generous

When you live in Boston one gets accustomed to mean spirited people. Ed Rice proved to be an exception as he is one of the most kind people I have come across yet. He offered to write a letter to my landlords who were withholding money from me. He set me at ease with this annoying issue, providing cl...ear courses of action. Ed checked in with me frequently to see if there was any progress. Thanks to Ed writing a letter and contacting my previous landlords I have now received the majority of my money back. This preliminary process Ed provided was offered to me for free! I am still amazed I came across this man, his generosity continues to inspire me to do the same for others.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant

Incredibly helpful

Ed is to-the-point and incredibly helpful. He immediately identified the situation I was in with a landlord, and very clearly recommended what to do. He also was a deep relief as I was concerned about the situation, and offered to help immediately down the road if I ran into any other issues. An amaz...ing attorney, call him if you ever need help.

Posted by Wendy | May 08, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord/ Tenant eviction case

As a landlord, Edward Rice gave us helpful advice on how we could proceed in the court case with our tenant. I found him to be knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. Attorney Rice -thank you , your guidance and time is very much appreciated.

Posted by Kevin | October 24, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable

Ed talked me through the realities of my case and the potential outcomes with the specific court. He was empathetic and an excellent communicator. I strongly recommend him.

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Edward Rice's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Wind

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of both counseling with Attorney Rice on tenant matters with the Volunteer Lawyer's Project as well as litigating against Attorney Rice. In both instances he was knowledgeable, professional, and diligent in his efforts."

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Shaun Hannafin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edward is an experienced, very knowledgeable and highly respected Landlord/Tenant attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Vining

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ed on a professional level for a long time. He represents mostly tenants and I represent mostly landlords. If I were a tenant and I had a problem, I would call him. He is an expert in the field, but he lends a personal touch that puts him a cut above the rest. You will not regret using him for all your housing needs."

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Jahangir Zaheer

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Not to many great lawyers out there... he is certainly one."

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Adam Phipps

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Rice is one of the most knowledgeable attorney's I have met. I first met him, while he was teaching landlord tenant law to a room and web full of other lawyers, he is who I go to for advice. Without reservation, I highly recommend this attorney to any client."

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Marcia Lippincott

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed stepped in to help my brother and provided him with the wisest of counsel, and resolved a landlord/tenant problem quickly and professionally. Ed continually demonstrates the fine qualities that have earned him Avvo's highest rating."

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Steven Ayr

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I can't recommend Ed highly enough. I've been fortunate to work alongside Ed on a number of matters and he is consistently diligent, knowledgable, and above all, client-oriented. He is among the highest caliber of attorneys, and it is my privilege to be able to endorse him."

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Justin Murphy

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend and endorse Attorney Ed Rice. Attorney Rice is one of the most skilled and proficient attorneys in his practice area. Furthermore, he is highly respected by the Housing Court. Attorney Rice's seasoned experience inside and outside the courtroom cannot be beat."

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Jess Wagner

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Attorney Rice many times, and found that he is an excellent advocate on housing matters. His depth of knowledge and effective litigation strategies are well beyond the average attorney, and his calm and thoughtful approach are all too rare in his profession. I cannot recommend him highly enough, and have no doubt that any client would be well served by his counsel."

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Julia Harmatz

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Rice hs a depth of knowledge that he readily shares with his peers and uses to his client's benefit without hesitation. He is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend his services."

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Meelynn Wong

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Rice is an excellent attorney. With exceptional knowledge in Landlord/Tenant and Foreclosure laws he has a penchant for detail and great ambition. I highly recommend Ed as an attorney."

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Brian Lipkin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ed is an exceptionally talented and dedicated landlord-tenant attorney. He explains complex legal issues in plain English (or Spanish, if you prefer). His years of experience give him a practical outlook on trial and mediation strategy. He is not afraid to accept and try difficult cases. When I have a landlord-tenant issue, Ed is the first person I call."

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Aaron Ferrecchia

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Ed Rice completely and recommend him to anyone with a landlord/tenant issue. Attorney Rice has an impressive knowledge of housing court and legal issues facing landlords and tenants in Massachusetts. As a young lawyer new to housing court practice, I found Mr. Rice was an invaluable mentor, and an excellent attorney, well liked and respected by members of the bar and the bench who have had the pleasure of dealing with him."

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Christopher Saccardi

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Attorney Ed Rice highly and without reservation. I have spent countless hours at Boston Housing Court with Ed, and have seen firsthand the compassion, knowledge, and commitment that he provides to his clients on a daily basis. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Ed has an impressive ability to assistant litigants in both languages, helping them to navigate the often confusing maze of housing court. His advice is consistently insightful, demonstrating both an impressive command of substantive housing law as well as a shrewd ability to think strategically. Any potential client with a housing-related legal matter would be lucky to have Ed as their attorney."

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Jahangir Zaheer

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Class action lawyer

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Kenneth Vining

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Julia Harmatz

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Jon Adler

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Glenn Russell

Foreclosure lawyer

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Brian Lipkin

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Jess Wagner

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Justin Murphy

Employment and labor lawyer

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Steven Ayr

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Legal Services Community Advocate Award, Medical Legal Partnership | Boston

2006

Public Interest Leadership Program, Boston Bar Association

2002

NAPIL EJW Fellow, http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/node/1839

Work Experience

2004 - 2011

Staff Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association

2002 - 2004

NAPIL / Equal Justice Works Fellow, Legal Aid Society Of Minneapolis

Education

1997

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Boston College Law School

1L year

Speaking Engagements

2022

Navigating ADR in Housing Court Dispute Resolution from the Tenant’s Perspective

2022

Landlord / Trenant Eviction Defense

Representing a Tenant and Key Rights to Protect

2022

Handling Residential Tenant Infractions Tenant's Rights and Remedies

2015

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Residential Landlord-Tenant Practice: MCLE BasicsPlus!

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Landlord Tenant CLE

2013

MCLE BasicsPlus!

MCLE: Residential Landlord-Tenant Practice

2013

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Residential Landlord-Tenant Practice

2012

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Tenants' Rights and Responsibilities

2012

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Residential Landlord-Tenant Practice

2011

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Landlord Tenant Law

2010

Quincy Asian Resources, Non-profit

Landlord Tenant Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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