New Smyrna Beach, FL

Brian J. Esposito

Brian J. Esposito is the founder of Esposito Law Firm, focusing on representing victims of auto accidents and wrongful death claims, as well as criminal defense. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008 after earning his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hofstra University. His experience includes working for an insurance defense firm, which gives him insight into defending against accident victims, and serving as a Criminal Defense attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. He is known for his aggressive approach and willingness to go to trial. Brian is also a co-founder of the University of South Florida’s Legal Aid Clinic and a coach for the Special Olympics.

Paul E. Rice, Jr.

Mr. Rice is a lifelong resident of Daytona Beach, Florida. He has been representing divorce and family law clients in Daytona Beach and Volusia and Flagler Counties for over 40 years. Mr. Rice is board certified in marital and family law by the Florida Bar. Only six percent of all lawyers in Florida are board certified. Mr. Rice has attained an AV Preeminent Rating, the maximum rating for legal ability and ethics that a lawyer can receive by Martindale-Hubbell, the leading national law firm directory. Mr. Rice is the past president of the Volusia County Bar Association, and he served as the chairman of the VCBA’s Family Section from 2004 through 2022. Mr. Rice takes a solution-oriented approach to family law. In most divorce and family law cases, an early, amicable and inexpensive resolution should be sought, assuming the client’s goals will not be compromised. In some cases, trial is inevitable. Mr. Rice has extensive trial experience in all types of divorce and family law matters.

Philip J. Bonamo

Mr. Bonamo has been a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar for 30 years. He is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He is Partner at the Rice Law Firm, located in Daytona Beach, Florida. His practice areas are concentrated to Marital & Family Law and Criminal Defense. Mr. Bonamo is considered a Specialist in the area of Marital & Family Law, and he has been a Board Certified Attorney by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Law for 24 years. Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Bonamo was a prosecutor for a total of nine years, having worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, and was also an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Mr. Bonamo handled and tried all types of criminal matters, including homicides, career criminal prosecution and complex white-collar / fraud cases. He served as a Supervising Attorney in the Felony Trial Division for several years. While a state prosecutor, he was also an Adjunct Professor at the former Daytona Beach Community College teaching in the areas of criminal and constitutional law.

Adam Clark

Adam Clark represents victims of negligence, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, as well as homeowners and building owners in first-party insurance claims and bad faith insurance practices. He focuses on key areas of law in Kentucky and Florida, emphasizing a client-centric and transparent attorney-client relationship, utilizing a proprietary app for case tracking and digital signatures. He is a Certified Negotiator by Harvard School of Law Program on Negotiation and is a member of several legal associations.

Matthew Shapiro

A native of Ormond Beach and proud graduate of Seabreeze High School, Matthew Shapiro is a partner at Rice Law Firm, where he leads a comprehensive practice in wills, trusts, estates, and real property law. With over a decade of experience, Mr. Shapiro has guided hundreds of families through estate planning, probate, and trust administration with compassion, clarity, and precision. He assists clients in drafting sophisticated estate plans tailored to their unique family and financial circumstances, ensuring their wishes are honored and their legacies preserved. Mr. Shapiro also represents personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries in probate and trust proceedings, including contested matters. When disputes arise, he is an effective and strategic advocate in litigation involving will contests, trust disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duty. In addition to his estate-focused practice, he counsels clients on a broad range of real estate and property issues, including title disputes, co-ownership disagreements, and partition actions. Whether planning for the future, navigating the court system, or protecting property rights, Mr. Shapiro is known for delivering clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong results.

Michael Tierney

Michael Tierney is an experienced trial attorney focusing on consumer debt issues, including credit repair, FDCPA violations, robocalls, and debt collection harassment. He represents clients throughout Central Florida and is known for his aggressive approach and trial track record. His firm offers personalized attention, and staff members are fluent in Spanish.

Philip B. Peterson

Phil grew up in New Smyrna Beach and graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School. He attended Stetson University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance and then his Juris Doctor in 1981. He began his law career at the State Attorney’s Office, where he worked as Special Prosecutor and Felony Division Chief of the Daytona Beach Division for the Seventh Judicial Circuit. He later went into private practice in 1988 with his brother. Since entering into private practice, Phil has represented thousands of clients; he is the head attorney of the Criminal Defense and Family Law Departments. His criminal practice includes felonies, misdemeanors, violations of probation, domestic violence, expungements and sealing of records. His family practice includes dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, modifications of child support and alimony, injunctions and adoptions. Phil is extremely proud of the thousands of adoptions he has handled over the past 30 years, helping children find their forever families.