Joshua J. White (“Josh”)

—Shareholder

Josh White joined Haley & Olson, P.C. in March 2005.  Before attending law school, Josh held a variety of positions at Wells Fargo Financial including credit manager, assistant branch manager, and branch manager.

Josh represents a number of banking and general business clients and handles claims involving the Uniform Commercial Code, i.e., Articles 2 (contracts), 3 & 4 (negotiable instruments), and 9 (secured transactions).  Josh also handles adversary claims in bankruptcy court.

Josh represents a number of construction businesses and handles construction defect claims—including but not limited to:  change order and scope claims; differing site conditions; performance and warranty disputes; and defective design.  Josh also pursues claims involving time and liquidated damage issues; bidding/bid dispute issues; and project delivery system issues.

Josh continually serves as lead counsel on cases in state and federal court throughout the State of Texas.

Education

• J.D., Baylor University School of Law
• B.A., English: Professional Writing & Editing, Brigham Young University, University Honors
• Minor: Business Management
• Second Language: Brazilian Portuguese

Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
• United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Affiliations

• American Bar Association: Litigation and Construction Law Sections
• Texas Bar Association: Litigation and Construction Law Sections
• Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
• Brazos County Bar Association
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) (Alumni)

Professional & Community Activities

• McLennan County Bar Presentation: Construction Law Highlights 2010/Creditor’s Rights & Remedies
• Baylor Law School – Guest Lecturer – Creditor’s Rights/Debtor’s Remedies (2009 – present)
• Baylor University – Guest Speaker – World Religions (2007 – present)
• Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum Advisory Committee (2007 – 2009)
• North Texas Soccer Association – D License Holder (2008 – present)
• Heart of Texas Soccer Coach (2008 – 2009)
• Boy Scouts of America Cub Master – Troop 413 (2008 – 2009)
• Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Waco Class XXIII (2006-2007)
• Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Co-Chair (2005-2006)

Publications & Awards

• The Foreclosure Process in the Probate Context, 48 The Advocate, State Bar Litigation Section Report 99 (Fall 2009)
• Preservation of Electronic Evidence and Electronic Discovery, Lorman Education Services, Document Retention and Destruction in Texas (2008 – 2009)
• Top 10 Speaker Award (6th Place) – Baylor Law School Moot Court Competition – 2003
• Top 10 Speaker Award (7th Place) – Baylor Law School Moot Court Competition – 2002

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