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At Rice Law Firm, we proudly recognize and honor all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifices have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. Today, we would like to extend a special thank-you to our very own Jodi Cotton, whose service in the United States military is something we deeply appreciate and respect.

The Rice Law Firm, Delgado and Associates, Chanfrau and Chanfrau, and Politis and Matovina had the privilege of hosting a judicial campaign fundraiser for Circuit Court Candidate, Jeanne Stratis, on July 22, 2026.

Partner Philip Bonamo, who is in his fourth term on the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, attended the Board’s out of state meeting July 15-July 17, 2026 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Mr. Bonamo currently serves as Chair of the Board’s Disciplinary Procedures Committee.

Mr. Bonamo has been on the Board for 6 years, and will be sworn in for another 2 year term at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention in June 2026. Mr. Bonamo is one of 52 attorneys that makes up the Board of Governors for the Florida Bar.

Mr. Bonamo has been on the Board for 6 years, and will be sworn in for another 2 year term at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention in June 2026. Mr. Bonamo is one of 52 attorneys that makes up the Board of Governors for the Florida Bar.

Recently, Matthew Shapiro attended a meeting of the Dunn-Blount Chapter of the American Inns of Court featuring a presentation by attorney Mel Stack, Chair of the Seventh Circuit Grievance Committee, and Amelia Beamer, a non-attorney member of the committee, regarding attorney professionalism, ethics, and the attorney disciplinary process within Florida’s Seventh Judicial Circuit.

The Rice Law Firm was proud to serve as a Friend of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens once again during its annual “Art in the Garden” event, held on April 19, 2026. This year’s festive theme, “Red, White & Bloom,” added a vibrant patriotic flair to the beautiful garden setting, enhancing an already memorable community celebration.

Paralegal, Ashleigh Drexler, recently attended a virtual CLE program jointly hosted by the Volusia County Bar Association and the Volusia County Paralegal Association titled “Remote Online Notarization in Florida: The Legal Framework, Technology, and Risk Management for Attorneys.”

We are excited to welcome Rice Law Firm as a new Ground Rule Double Sponsor this season! Thank you for choosing to support our athletes and invest in our program. Your partnership helps provide tournament opportunities, equipment and resources that allow our players to continue developing their skills and confidence both on and off the field. We […]

The Volusia County Bar Association held its annual membership luncheon on February 20, 2026. The guest speaker for the luncheon was attorney Paige Greenlee on the legal educational topic of ‘The Sustainable Lawyer: Systems, Strategies, and Ethics for Modern Practice.’ Ms. Greenlee is a litigation attorney from Tampa, Florida and serves on the Florida Bar’s […]