J. Jeffrey Rice

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A.

Fort Myers, FL

49+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About J.

J. Jeffrey Rice is a former Managing Partner (retired 2023) specializing in Commercial Law, Construction Law, and Construction Lien Cases. He is triple board-certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law, Business Litigation, and Construction Law. He holds an AV Preeminent Rating, has been named a Florida 'Super Lawyer' annually since 2006, and was selected for 'The Best Lawyers in America' since 2013. He also served as an NFL referee for 25 years.

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Education

B.A.

Northwestern University

J.D.

Case Western Reserve University

Awards & Recognition

Lawyers of the Year

Construction Law · 2022

Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers

2020

The Best Lawyers in America

Commercial Litigation · 2013

The Best Lawyers in America

Construction Law · 2013

Professional Associations

Lee County Bar AssociationFlorida BarInn of CourtGrievance Committee for the 20th Judicial CircuitGrievance Committee for the Fort Myers Division of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAmerican Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)