Thomas E. "Tom" Rice
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 About Thomas E. Rice
Thomas E. Rice is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Thomas E. Rice is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Kansas City, MO
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