Daytona Beach Divorce Attorneys and Family Law

I am so thankful to have worked with Ms. Baldacchino and her team at Rice Law Firm while going through a divorce and dealing with an injunction case simultaneously. This has easily been the most trying and difficult time in my life and I felt so supported by Ms. Baldacchino throughout the whole process. She is sharp, intelligent, responsive, driven and matter of fact, which are great attributes you want in an attorney, but she is also patient, compassionate, supportive, empathetic, encouraging and motivating at the same time. She strikes the right blend of hand holding and calling you out if/when needed and managing expectations. I have nothing but the utmost respect for her and her team. Everybody I interacted with at the firm has been amazing and I appreciate them all. I cannot recommend them enough! – Melissa Bennett

I had the pleasure of working with Philip and Ashleigh in a time of uncertainty and I’m more than grateful with their hard work would recommend them to anyone and everyone who needs legal assistance! – Kenneth Bauch

Paul and his wonderful staff just completed my complicated divorce. I always felt supported and It is with a heartfelt thanks to the time and dedication by everyone involved that I can now move on! – Sue Avakian

Mr. Bonamo and his team were extremely helpful and patient during a difficult period. Very satisfied with their service and would recommend this firm for anyone with family law needs. – Frank Hoegler

Phil and Ashleigh were amazing. If you want the best representation, it’s them and their firm. They answered every phone call and email I ever had. Morning, day or night. Answered every question. But most importantly, they helped me through the hardest time of my life. I didn’t just come out of my situation okay. I came out on top! Don’t hesitate when choosing who to go with around here. They are the best of the best. – Dylan Medlin

We had an excellent experience having Matthew Shapiro prepare various estate planning documents. It was a somewhat complex estate plan that included provisions for heirs living abroad. Mr. Shapiro really impressed us with his professionalism, depth and breadth of knowledge, and his commitment to ensuring that every detail was handled correctly. We were completely ignorant concerning all of the considerations involved, but Mr. Shapiro was patient and explained everything in detail. He made sure we fully understood the legal and practical implications of each decision. Also, Mr. Shapiro is highly personable and approachable – he is just a really nice guy. He made the whole process much less stressful and walked out of his office feeling peace of mind. His assistants, Lauren and Karen were also very helpful and professional.
In short, I highly recommend Matthew Shapiro and the Rice Law Firm. I would not hesitate to work with him again and have already recommended him to friends. – MG

Mr. Phil Bonamo is an outstanding and practical, no nonsense defense attorney. He and his staff were very knowledgeable of the law, quick to respond, and strong advocates for our son.

Since I am also a lawyer who has practiced for over 60 years, I know when an advocate is knowledgeable, prepared, practical, and dedicated. Mr. Bonamo is all of those things. I highly recommend him and his firm for criminal defense work. – Frank Davis

I have nothing but good things to say about Serena Baldacchino, Paige, Kristi and the team at Rice Law Firm. Serena and her team were professional, courteous and helpful during the entire process, always willing to share advice and guidance throughout. They helped make a difficult situation go as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend them. – Mark Martin

Phil and Ashleigh’s legal acumen were obvious at all times and the communication was always present. Never was I left wondering where we were in the process or if we were on schedule. But more than anything they will never know what their humanistic and compassionate conversations meant to me. Divorces are highly emotional so when your legal professional takes the time to tell you will survive this and come out the other side it means everything – Stephen Whittle

I couldn’t be more grateful for Paul and his outstanding team. From start to finish, they handled my case with professionalism, respect, and a clear sense of purpose. They took the time to explain every step, always kept me very informed, and made sure I felt supported throughout the entire process.

What truly sets them apart is the genuine care and compassion they bring to their work. I never felt like “just another case.” They treated me with dignity, listened to my concerns, and best outcome.

If you need an attorney who is knowledgeable, honest, and sincerely committed to their clients, look no further. Highly recommend! – Anthony Riccio

The staff here is excellent absolutely exceeded to complete my divorce in a timely manner. Kudos to Phil and Ashley. – Ron Popi

I’ve had a very enjoyable experience with the firm and with Serena as my representation. Always on time, always prepared, and kept me well informed throughout my case. My case ended up being much more unique than I anticipated and she was able to work through and resolve it in detail far beyond my initial expectations. It was a pleasure and I’ll be sure to recommend her. – Jon Conway

Ms. Crock and Paige absolutely went above and beyond my expectations, they made everything super easy to understand and made sure everything was handled without any issues at all. 100% recommend and will use again in the future should any need arise. – Nicholas Bava

Paul Rice and his team were very responsive to my requests and questions during the divorce process. He was attentive to the needs of my situation. I would highly recommend Paul Rice and his firm for future legal services – Phil Rees

Phil, Asheigh and the team @ Rice Law helped me through a very difficult transition and they did so with care, class and competence. I highly recommend their services -Tim Winn

I am very happy with the work of Rice Law Firm, they always answered all my questions and concerns, thank you very much – Chino Monge

After meeting with Paul and explaining the situation, he took a complete history and profile of the situation. Within a couple of days his assistant Paige had drafted an agreement and sent it to me for review. Paul reached out to me and reviewed the negotiation piece needed. Resolution was reached and signed within 48 hours, avoiding a long, drawn-out litigation. Great advice, completed in a timely manner, with a positive outcome and a lot less stress. Thanks to Paul and his staff – Charles Jaskiewicz

Beginning with the initial conversation I had with Phil B., at the Rice Law Firm, I knew my situation would not be just another case for him and his paralegal Ashleigh D. Every step of the way, their communication was amazing and the timeliness of getting things done was Impeccable. They consistently made me feel that my case was of the utmost importance and were always available to review or discuss any aspect of the case. Over the course of nearly a year, they walked me through each step in the process and gave me a sense of reassurance that my case was in the best hands. I would recommend to any and every one that needs legal assistance to speak with Phil, Ashleigh, or someone at the Rice Law Firm first before making a decision on legal representation. It certainly was the best decision I made. – Adam Foxworthy

Attorney Philip Bonamo and Paralegal Ashleigh Drexler are an EXCELLENT team who brilliantly litigated and protected me during a criminal case. Their professionalism, expertise, kindness, support and patience guided me through the worst experience of my life and produced the BEST POSSIBLE RESULT! They also made it possible for me to VISIT MY TERMINAL HUSBAND ON THE LAST DAYS OF HIS LIFE, which was INVALUABLE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Rice Law Firm as they were extremely responsive, while being generous with their time and courteous during every aspect of my Case. Blessings!

I had the good fortune to find Attorney Paul Rice. At the first meeting and through our association he was polite, professional, and seemed to possess a deep understanding of my situation. He proposed sound advice which thankfully I followed.

My encounters with his staff reassured me he has a top-notch firm. I have and will continue to highly recommend Paul Rice’s law firm.

I was very lucky to have Serena Baldacchino represent me during my divorce.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for her professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the entire difficult divorce process, which lasted 10 months. Her expertise, tactful handling of the case, and ability to find solutions in the most challenging situations were a true source of strength for me.

I particularly want to acknowledge her ability to protect my interests and dignity in circumstances where the other party behaved inappropriately. Her persistence, composure, and strategic approach not only helped achieve a fair outcome but also preserved my emotional well-being.

Thanks for being by my side at every stage, for her sensitivity, and for her readiness to answer all my questions.
I deeply appreciate her work and highly recommend her and her high-level law firm.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Rice Law Firm.
Their team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative efforts played a significant role in making this process as smooth and efficient as possible.
It is clear that this law firm operates with the highest standards of care and commitment to clients.

Sincerely,
Irina Glaser

Very good. Explaining your questions in detail. Friendly and extremely professional. Special thanks to Matthew and Karen. – Kenneth Berry

Phil Bonamo and his paralegal Ashleigh Drexler were amazing. My divorce was messy and complicated, and I was displaced for several months. This team surrounded me in love and showed me kindness & patience when I was frantic. Every email was promptly answered. Every call was returned. I cannot say enough good things about this law firm. My entire experience was incredible. Phil is such a nice, kind, & gentle man. I’m putting my life back together and I have this team to thank for my fresh new beginning. Divorce is hard no matter what, however with the right support you can reclaim your life. Thank you to all that supported me on this amazing journey. You’ll always be part of my prayers when I thank God for angels on earth. – Jamie Lynn

Paul Rice was a very personable, interested, and knowledgeable individual who took his time to get me the desired result – Roman Hendrickson

Mrs. Crock and Mr. Bonamo did a phenomenal job with my parenting plan and post-divorce proceedings. Both are highly knowledgeable in family law and have great attention to detail. Both attorneys, as well as their paralegals were quick with responses and always made me feel aware of what was going on in my case. I highly recommend this firm for marital and family issues! – Shelby Sostarich Padgett

If you need a Trust, Will, or Powers of Attorney, look no further than Matt Shapiro at the Rice Law firm. Years ago when married, my husband and I had an Ormond Beach attorney provide all these documents for us. After our divorce, he made a number of changes to the documents for a hefty fee. Then when I needed to make a few other changes after that, he was going to charge the same fee, although it was just a few name changes. When I objected to the cost, given the documents were all online, he got defensive and said he was dropping me as a client! Thank goodness I found Matt, who made all the changes at half the cost, although he had to start from scratch. Over the years, I’ve had to make additional changes for various reasons, and his fee is more than reasonable. In addition, if I’ve had a question that might not even relate to these documents, all I have to do is send Matt an email, and he responds right away or calls me personally at no charge. Obviously, I highly recommend him, not only because he’s one of the best at what he does and doesn’t charge you an arm and a leg, but he’s the nicest attorney I’ve ever met! – Sharon Estes