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Partner, Philip Bonamo, attended the Volusia County Bar Association’s Social and Dinner, held August 24, 2022 at the Chart House Restaurant in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Partner, Philip J. Bonamo, who is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, attended the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual conference held in Palm Beach, Florida at The Breakers Resort. The 2-day conference provided speakers from around the country on various topics in criminal law. The meeting was August 11th and August 12th, 2022.

Partner, Philip Bonamo, is a member of the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, serving as the representative for the attorneys of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which is comprised of Volusia, Flagler, St. John’s and Putnam counties. Mr. Bonamo has been on the Board for 2 years, and attended the Florida Bar Board of […]

MaryCatherine Crock has been appointed to the Volusia County Bar Board of Directors for the 2022-2025 term. The Volusia County Bar Association of 550 members serves to maintain a connection between the local legal profession and the community at large. It also builds professional relationships between members to further the practice of law and promote […]

After utilizing the statutory guidelines to calculate an amount of child support, there are several other factors that the court may consider before ordering a final amount. Every case is different and it is important to have an informed litigator to help you determine which additional factors may be relevant to your case when determining child support.

Partner Philip J. Bonamo was one of the invited guest speakers to speak at the New Attorney Induction/Swearing of the Oath Ceremony held on May 2, 2022, at the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach, Florida.   Mr. Bonamo spoke at the ceremony on behalf of The Florida Bar in his capacity as one […]

Child support is, often, one of the most integral portions of a dissolution or paternity matter. The court is able to determine and order both temporary and permanent child support. As a result, it is important to know what is considered in determining child support and how to navigate your case accordingly.

Rice Law Firm Attorneys, Beth King and MaryCatherine Crock, (pictured here right to left), attended the Volusia County Bar Association’s group lunch on Friday, April 1, 2022. The lunch was held at local establishment, Chef Papa’s, with several members in attendance.

Partner Philip J. Bonamo recently received his recertification from the Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization & Education as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Board recertification requirements include peer review, continuing legal education, extensive involvement in the legal practice area, and trials. Mr. Bonamo has been Board Certified since 2001, with meeting several initial […]

An Injunction was Denied/Issued: What Can I Do Next? When a Judgment for an Injunction (A.K.A. “restraining order”) is issued against you or denied unfavorably, there can be many legal and personal pitfalls that follow. As the Petitioner, these can include safety concerns such as continued harassment, violence, or other negative behavior. As the Respondent, […]