Jerome S. Rice - Edina, MN
Attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson
Lawyers in Edina, MN
8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Rice is a well-known, respected trial lawyer who has offered professional and caring service to clients since 1964. Mr. Rice carefully monitors his caseload so that he is able to dedicate the time and energy needed to provide each client with top-quality, personal representation. His clients are treated with respect and are kept advised at every step of their case, and over the years, we have developed warm friendships and often stay in touch with our clients long after their case has been resolved.
When appropriate, Mr. Rice also affiliates other experienced lawyers to conduct research, assist with depositions, and second chair at trial. When you engage our firm to represent you, you can feel confident that we have the resources and experience to provide you with superior legal representation, as well as a compassionate shoulder to lean on and a caring hand to guide you through the legal process.
Honors and Awards:
Recipient of AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell .
Obtained the largest civil rights verdict in Minnesota in Dick v. Watonwan County Social Services, et al.
Successfully represented the Committee to Save the Roseau County Seat in state and federal district courts and the court of appeals.
Successfully represented Marlin Torgeson in a shareholder control dispute for control of Casino Magic Corporation. (Holmes v. Torgeson).
Over the years, Mr. Rice has successfully represented many clients throughout the upper Midwest in state and federal courts, in executive terminations, shareholder disputes, professional malpractice, business breakups, securities cases, agribusiness, banking, insurance disputes, fraud, defamation, and many other diverse cases.
Mr. Rice has obtained several multi-million dollar personal injury and wrongful death settlements on behalf of his clients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
- Preeminent "AV" Rated (the Top Ranking for Attorneys) by Martindale-Hubbell
Education
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Legal Education
- Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1962
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Non Legal Education
- St. Olaf College, 1959
Published Works
Articles
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"How to Handle Your Own Lawsuit", 1979
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"Making the Law Work for You: A Guide for Small Business", (Co-Author), Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Litigation Seminar Materials, 1980
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota Association for Justice
- Minnesota Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bench & Bar Committee
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Contact
8050 West 78th Street
Edina, MN 55439
Phone: 952-941-4005
Fax: 952-941-2337
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am to 5pm
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