When Your Experience Needs Ours
John J. Rice & Company Solicitors
We are lawyers, advocates, defenders, advisers, negotiators, mediators and problem solvers. We are here for you 24/7 when your experience needs ours!
We are small enough to offer a partner led, personal service but big enough to tap into a multi-disciplinary range of skills when required.
When your experience needs ours we are there for you 24/7.
Our Team
Joe Rice (Senior Partner/Director)
Joe leads the expanding firm putting customer service at the forefront. He is a recognised solicitor advocate, mediator and a deputy district judge (Magistrates Court). Joe’s specialty legal areas include criminal defence, family law, mediation and injunctions.
Paul Dougan (Partner/Director)
Paul has over 20 years of experience with the company and has developed his expertise in criminal defence work, matrimonial law, personal injury claims, judicial review and representation at employment and disciplinary related tribunals. Paul is a regular contributor to media programmes on legal issues and developments.
Sarah Symington
Sarah works in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defence and judicial reviews. She is particularly interested in immigration law with experience in challenging Home Office deportation decisions.
Tiernán Oliver
Tiernán works in our criminal, civil and family law departments. He is a member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland’s Children Order Panel.
Grainne Tally
Grainne works in our conveyancing, probate and family law departments. She has experience in commercial conveyancing, licensing and employment disputes.