Overview
Motley Rice is one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms. Founding members Ron Motley and Joe Rice worked together for more than 30 years. With more than 120 attorneys and hundreds of staff, the firm continues to represent consumers against wrongdoing and negligence through the use of the American civil justice system. We handle individual cases, consolidated trials, multidistrict litigation and class actions and cases involving aviation and transportation disasters; catastrophic injury; environmental contamination; anti-terrorism and human rights violations; medical drugs and devices; securities and consumer fraud; anti-trust; whistleblower and qui tam; and occupational diseases such as mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Visit www.motleyrice.com for detailed information about Motley Rice.
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsRegional
Charleston-SC
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Charleston-SC
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsTier
1
Charleston-SC
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Charleston-SC
Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
2
Charleston-SC
Corporate Governance LawHartford
Tier
2
Hartford
Antitrust LawFirm Leadership
Joseph F. Rice
Co-Founder
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsRegional
Charleston-SC
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Charleston-SC
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsTier
1
Charleston-SC
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Charleston-SC
Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
2
Charleston-SC
Corporate Governance LawHartford
Tier
2
Hartford
Antitrust LawTier
2
Hartford
Litigation - Mergers and AcquisitionsTier
2
Hartford
Litigation - SecuritiesNew Jersey
Tier
3
New Jersey
Environmental LawNew York City
Tier
1
New York City
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsRhode Island
Tier
1
Rhode Island
Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsWashington, D.C.
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsTier
1
Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Washington, D.C.
Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsPractice Areas
Motley Rice LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 9 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Antitrust Law
- Aviation Law
- Civil Rights Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- Derivatives and Futures Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Qui Tam Law
- Railroad Law
- Transportation Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Motley Rice LLC proudly has 30 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Client Comments
A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
Firm News
March 20, 2025
Family of DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena files U.S. lawsuit against the Sinaloa Cartel, three indicted cartel founders
February 21, 2025
Delta Crash in Toronto Prompts Lawsuit Against Airline and Endeavor Subsidiary
February 3, 2025
Two Motley Rice Antitrust Settlements Receive Recognition
January 31, 2025
Motley Rice whistleblower clients expose securities fraud and are awarded over $6M by the SEC
January 16, 2025
Motley Rice Sues GBT Alleging Patient’s Death From Oxbryta
November 19, 2024
Families File Lawsuit Against Iran for October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel
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Offices & Contacts
Mount Pleasant, SC
28 Bridgeside Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
United States
Hartford, CT
One Corporate Center, 17th Floor
20 Church Street
Hartford, CT 06103
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Washington, DC
401 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 630
Washington, DC 20004
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Cherry Hill, NJ
210 Lake Drive East, Suite 101
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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New York, NY
800 3rd Ave, Suite 2401
New York, NY 10022
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Philadelphia, PA
Three Logan Square
1717 Arch St., Suite 3610
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Providence, RI
40 Westminster Street, Fifth Floor
Providence, RI 02903
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Charleston, WV
112 Capitol Street, Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301
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Morgantown, WV
449 Fortress Boulevard, Suite 2400
Morgantown, WV 26508
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