Michaela Rice
Associate
Michaela is a dedicated, passionate, and thoughtful advocate who approaches every client and case with a high level of care and attention to detail.
As a member of Verrill’s litigation group, Michaela applies her research, writing, and client-centered lawyering skills to provide comprehensive, methodical, and effective representation to various clients. She is committed to finding innovative solutions to achieve her client’s goals in diverse civil litigation matters.
Before joining Verrill, Michaela practiced civil litigation in Rhode Island, representing companies and individuals in a wide range of litigation matters, including contract disputes, wrongful death, premise liability, and product liability.
During law school, Michaela was a student attorney for the Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic. She was also a content editor for the Journal of High Technology Law and a member of the Women’s Law Association, If/When/How Student Organization, and the Student Peace and Reconciliation Coalition.
Michaela lives in Wells with her husband, Jim, and their dog, Pearl. She enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and exploring Maine’s coast.
Services/Industries
Education
- Suffolk University Law School (J.D.)
- University of New Hampshire (B.A., magna cum laude)
- Phi Beta Kappa
Public Service
- Fellow for the 2025 Justice Andrew Mead Fellowship for Pro Bono Service
Bar Admissions
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
Court and Other Admissions
- U.S District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Maine Bar Association
- Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association