John H. Rice

I regularly work with state agencies, and often represent both companies and individuals in disaster relief, oil and gas, and transactional real estate matters.

I work directly with state agencies in the creation, implementation, and administration of key grants related to disaster relief. I regularly advise on CDBG, HAP, Elevation Grant Program (EGP), Long Term Workforce Housing Program (LTWH), Small Rental Assistance Program (SRAP), Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program, as well as various economic development grant programs.

In addition, I often work with energy and utility entities on various oil, gas, coal, and lignite issues, and have represented numerous individuals and landowners on matters including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracking.  

In regards to real estate, I assist in the acquisition, construction, leasing, local entitlements, zoning issues, financing, and development of retail, office, and other real estate developments.

I expect to see continued assistance at the state-level for local communities in response to natural disasters. In relation the oil and gas industry, I anticipate an increased focus on energy, which will largely be driven by product price.

Much of my work involves working with communities that are rebuilding after a major natural or environmental disaster. It is both humbling and inspiring to assist communities in recovery efforts after a natural disaster and to experience firsthand the resiliency of impacted businesses and individuals.