Mark J. Rice

Mark J. Rice is a seasoned attorney at McNeil, Silveira, Rice & Wiley in San Rafael, California, practicing in construction litigation, business disputes, real estate litigation and employer defense. Serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, he has been in the legal field since 1986 and has accumulated over 450 days in trials and arbitrations.

Emphasizing a collaborative approach, Mr. Rice integrates his legal strategies with clients' project teams, ensuring solutions that are both cost-effective and adaptive. His active participation in trade and community organizations highlights his dedication to both professional and civic engagement. He holds a law degree with distinction from McGeorge School of Law and two bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, one with honors.

Having worked in construction during his college years, Mr. Rice's practical experience in the field continues to influence his legal practice. He collaborates with contractors, engineering firms and homeowners to resolve disputes efficiently through litigation, mediation or arbitration. His legal services extend to claims, collections, defect litigation and property disputes. Beyond litigation, he provides corporate counsel services to various industries, including construction, hospitality and craft brewing, offering guidance on transactions, tax, estate planning and risk management.

Mr. Rice's legal achievements include securing numerous multi-million dollar outcomes in trials. Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts of California, he also serves as an arbitrator for the California Office of Administrative Hearings and is a qualified panelist for Caltrans' Dispute Resolution Board. His dedication to the legal profession is further recognized by his Distinguished* rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.