Mr. Rice joined the Firm in 1981 after clerking for the late U.S. District Judge Albert C. Wollenberg.  He is senior counsel in the Firm’s Litigation Department and the General Counsel of the Firm. He specializes in securities and business cases as well as other complex litigation for companies, governmental agencies and individuals.  Mr. Rice has successfully litigated a wide range of cases in arbitration and state and federal trial and appellate courts.  He also advises clients on how to avoid or minimize litigation.  He prides himself on developing tailor-made approaches to legal conflicts and problems that yield cost-effective and satisfying results for his clients.