Larry Rice

Larry Rice, Family Law Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee

Over 49 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Senior PartneratRice Law

Memphis, TN

Practicing family law in Memphis since 1977.

49+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
3 client reviews
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Larry Rice is a senior partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Family Law. Larry has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rice Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.

Based in
Memphis, TN
Experience
over 49 years
Known for
Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Memphis, TN.
  • Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Larry Rice: Larry Rice is a senior partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Family Law. Larry has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rice Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Larry's practice areas in Memphis

Larry concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Larry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Memphis, Tennessee

Larry takes family law matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Larry agrees to represent you.

Biography

Larry Rice, family law attorney serving Memphis

Larry Rice is a senior partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Family Law. Larry has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rice Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews. Larry works from Memphis, Tennessee and takes on family law matters across the region.

Larry, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, III, is the senior partner at Rice Caperton Rice PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. This firm has been selected as the Best Law Firm by The Commercial Appeal for three years in a row.

Larry is certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Larry is one of two Family Law Specialist attorneys in Memphis and 12 in Tennessee.

He has been named one of the Mid-South Super Lawyers each year since 2008. Super Lawyers also named Larry to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee for all fields of practice, as well as to theTop 50 Lawyers in all fields in Memphis. Larry has an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb—the highest possible score. He is also a Top 100 National Trial Advocates Matrimonial and Family Lawyer.

Larry received the Top 10 Attorney Award for Tennessee from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. He also received the Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been recognized as The Face of Divorce Law, with his son Nick, by Memphis Magazine each year since 2013.

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 Massachusetts to Hawaii and Canada to the Caribbean, on topics ranging from Law Office Management to Ethics to Trial Practice to Alternative Dispute Resolutions.

He is the author of several articles and books, including Divorce Practice in Tennessee; The Effective Ethical Lawyer; and The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for Lawyers, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th (30th Anniversary) editions. The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice is recognized as the national standard for Divorce and Family lawyers throughout the country.

Larry was the founding Chairperson of the Divorce and Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association and co-founder of the Family Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.

He holds a B.A. in communication arts and history; was a British Studies student at University College, Oxford, England; and completed the American Trial Lawyer Association National College of Advocacy.

Working with Larry on a family law matter

Larry, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, III, is the senior partner at Rice Caperton Rice PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. This firm has been selected as the Best Law Firm by The Commercial Appeal for three years in a row. Larry is certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Larry is one of two Family Law Specialist attorneys in Memphis and 12 in Tennessee.…

Clients Larry works with

Larry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Larry studied and practices

  • Memphis State University

    J.D. · 1976

  • Southwestern at Memphis

    B.A. University · 1974

Jurisdictions

Larry's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee

    1977 · ACTIVE

Larry studied at J.D. in Memphis State University and B.A. University in Southwestern at Memphis.

Law school and academic background

Larry completed J.D. in Memphis State University and B.A. University in Southwestern at Memphis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Larry runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Larry's legal honors and published work

Larry has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Larry Rice's office in Memphis

Larry's primary office is at 275 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rice Law

275 Jefferson Avenue

Memphis, TN 38103

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Larry Rice — 5.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Larry. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing family law attorneys in Memphis.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Larry Rice — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Larry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Larry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Larry's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Larry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Memphis, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Larry

Larry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Larry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Larry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Larry Rice

  • How much does it cost to hire Larry for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Larry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Larry offer a free consultation?

    Larry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Larry's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Larry's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Larry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Larry take my case if I'm outside Memphis?

    Larry is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Larry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Larry?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Larry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Larry accepting new family law clients right now?

    Larry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee

Larry handles family law matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.

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