Lewis, Longman & Walker Attorney H. Hamilton "Chip" Rice Recognized by The Florida Bar with Annual Award from Government Law Section
TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Bar City, County and Local Government Law Section Executive Council established their third annual award and presented it to the attorney for which it is named, H. Hamilton "Chip" Rice. As one of the section's strongest advocates for mentoring and education of future local government lawyers, the H. Hamilton "Chip" Rice Award will recognize distinguished service for mentoring and education of future local government lawyers.
A Senior Attorney with Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., he is one of the section's first Board Certified Attorneys and has served in every leadership position, including Chairman. Mr. Rice is only the third attorney in the section's history to be presented with an award in his name.
Although he has received many awards, Mr. Rice says that he is most proud of the lawyers he has helped and the relationships he has built in decades of service. He dedicates himself to mentoring both practicing lawyers and future leaders, encouraging them to become involved in the section and in their communities. In his position as Manatee County Attorney from 1983 to 1997, Rice mentored and trained several lawyers who have gone on to lead offices for local governments in Florida and other states.
The H. Hamilton "Chip" Rice Award will continue to honor his passion in years to come.
In addition, Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, shareholder at Lewis, Longman & Walker was presented with the Chair Service Award for her outstanding service to the section and The Florida Bar. Her dedication to recruiting young lawyers to become more involved in the City, County and Local Government Section has earned her this achievement.
Lewis, Longman & Walker is a statewide law firm with offices in Bradenton, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach. They focus on local government and environmental issues.
SOURCE Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
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