David W. White Jr.

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      David W. White Jr.

      Boston, Massachusetts
      39 years of experience

      Biography

      I have been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1984, and have devoted my career to helping people who have been injured as a result of negligence. My practice includes all types of personal injury matters. I also handle cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices; I represent lawyers in disputes with their firms; and I handle business litigation, including claims by businesses against insurance brokers.

      It is my goal to serve the needs of my clients, and to solve their problems as best I can.

      I have successfully handled personal injury cases of all types, including wrongful death, construction accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, product liability claims, brain injury, premises liability, train and bus accidents, spinal cord injuries, pedestrian injuries, and others.

      I have had experience trying cases throughout Massachusetts, including the Superior Courts, the District Courts, and the Federal District Court. I have also had experience before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court on a number of appellate cases.

      Being a lawyer has helped me contribute to my community in many ways. I had the privilege of serving as the president of the Massachusetts Bar Association in 2007-2008. I actively volunteer in a variety of legal organizations. I have also volunteered in my town of Westwood, Massachusetts, and have been active in open space preservation efforts for the town.

      I enjoy being a lawyer, and I hope that I have a chance to help you with any legal needs you may have.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Legal Malpractice

      Business Law

      Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

      Arbitration & Mediation

      Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

      Appeals & Appellate

      Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees - On personal injury, and some insurance and business cases

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Massachusetts, Since 1985
      1st Circuit, Since 1985
      U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Since 1985

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Private Practice

      Year: 1985 - 1992

      Description: Associate attorney in personal injury law firm handling cases for plaintiffs from intake through trial and appeal.

      Law Clerk Massachusetts Superior Court

      Year: 1984 - 1985

      Description: Assisting the justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court with bench memos, drafts of opinions, and legal research. Attended variety of criminal and civil hearings and trials.

      Partner Breakstone, White & Gluck

      Year: 1992 - Current

      Description: Founding partner of Breakstone White & Gluck, PC. Since 1992, has specialized in the representation of victims of personal injury and insurance bad faith.

      Professional Associations

      Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Member (1990 - Current)

      Norfolk County Bar Association Member (1992 - Current)

      Massachusetts Bar Foundation Brandeis Life Fellow (1995 - Current)

      Fernald State School Human Rights Committee (Current)

      American Association for Justice Member (1986 - Current)

      Boston Bikes Volunteer (Current)

      Organization for the Preservation of the Environment and Nature (OPEN) (Current)

      Task Force on Human Subject Research (Current)

      Justice of the Peace (Current)

      Massachusets Access to Justice Commission Commissioner (2015 - Current)

      Westwood Land Trust, Inc. Board Member (2010 - Current)

      Westwood Democratic Town Committee Elected Member (2001 - Current)

      National Confernce of Bar Presidents Fellow (2008 - Current)

      American Bar Association Member (2004 - Current)

      Sewer Commissioner, Westwood, Massachusetts (2002 - 2009)

      Massachusetts State Bar Member (1985 - Current)

      Boston Bar Association Member (1985 - Current)

      Massachusetts Bar Association Member (1985 - Current)

      Westwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee Member (2013 - 2016)

      Vermont Health Policy Corporation/State Health Coordinating Council Environmental Health Representative (1981 - 1982)

      Publications

      Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Massachusetts Courts MCLE (1993)

      Dissolving and Forming Professional Relationships Massachusetts Bar Association (1993)

      Using Computers In Your Civil Litigation Practice First published Massachusetts Bar Association (1995)

      Practical Advice for Setting Up and Running the Small Office Practice Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (1995)

      Bad Faith Litigation in Massachusetts: The Plaintiff’s Perspective First published National Business Institute, Inc. (1996)

      Collecting Attorneys’ Fees Under G.L. c. 93A and Other Civil Causes of Action MCLE (1997)

      Pierce and Dominguez: Legislative Interpretation and Judicial Inconsistency at Work Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review (1999)

      Rules Governing Audio-Visual Depositions At Trial MCLE (1997)

      Tort and Insurance Law Update Massachusetts Bar Association/MCLE (MBA Annual Meeting)

      Handling Anesthesia Malpractice Cases Medical Malpractice Insurance; An Overview. Amicus Books (2007)

      Fixing Our Criminal Sentencing System Boston Globe (April, 2008)

      Appeals Court Raises Troubling Questions in Recent G.L. c. 93A Case Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review (2001)

      Chapter 93A Damages in Arbitration Cases Clarified Recent Appeals Court Case, Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review (1999)

      Life After Lazarus and Furtado Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review (1999)

      Awards

      • Top 100: 2009 New England Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2009.0

      • Top 100: 2014 New England Super Lawyers

        Super Lawers 2014.0

      • Top 100: 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2014.0

      • Top 100: 2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawers 2013.0

      • Top 100: 2009 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2009.0

      • Top 100: 2008 New England Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2008.0

      • President's Award

        Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008.0

        Note: Given in recognition of work on criminal sentencing reform in Massachusetts.

      • Top 100: 2008 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2008.0

      • Top 100: 2005 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2005.0

      • Top 100: 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2015.0

      • AV--Highest rating

        Martindale-Hubbell's Law Directory. 2004.0

      • Lawyer of the Year

        Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2004.0

      • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Tier 1

        U.S. Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms

      • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Tier 1

        U.S. Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms

      • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

        Best Lawyers

      • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

        Best Lawyers

      • Top 100: 2006 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2006.0

      • President's Award

        Massachusetts Bar Association 2017.0

      • Massachusetts Super Lawyers - Personal Injury for Plaintiffs

        Super Lawyers

        Note: 2004-2020

      • Insurance Law

        Best Lawyers

      Education

      • University of Vermont B.S. | Environmental Studies

        Year: 1976 - 1978

        Honors: Activities: Student Representative, Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

      • Northeastern University School of Law J.D | Law

        Year: 1981 - 1984

      Speaking Engagements

      Preparing to File a Lawsuit, Massachusetts School of Law, November 18, 2009, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), Program chair

      Websites

      https://www.bwglaw.com/david-w-white.html

      David W. White's Website Profile

      http://www.bwglaw.com

      Breakstone, White & Gluck Website

      Breakstone, White & Gluck

      Address:

      2 Center Plaza, #530, Boston, MA 02108

      Fax:

      (617) 723-7777

      1 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        He is one of the best lawyers and best human beings I know who is practicing law.

        Marc L. Breakstone

        November 8, 2018

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