Joshua J. White (“Josh”)

Josh’s practice areas include:

Business and Commercial (~40% – 50%). Josh focuses his practice on the investigation and litigation of business tort claims; common law contract claims; and, generally, claims involving the Uniform Commercial Code: Articles 2 (contracts), 3 (negotiable instruments) & 4 (bank deposits and collections),  4A (funds transfer) and 9 (secured transactions). Josh is proficient in defending and pursuing—on behalf of financial institutions—wire-transfer cases in which a cybercrime is alleged to have been committed. Josh also pursues trade secret cases — whether in state or federal court. Josh further represents creditors in adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court, including the pursuit of fraudulent transfer claims. In the business and commercial law context, Josh offers mediation and dispute-resolution legal services.

Construction Law (~40% – 50%). Josh is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of construction law. Josh reviews and drafts construction contracts, with access to and proficiency in AIA®, ConsensusDOCS™, and DBIA contract forms — among other industry-standard forms. Josh also investigates and litigates construction-related matters, including, e.g., defect claims; warranty claims; time and liquidated damages claims; project delivery-system claims; and other construction claims: buildings/improvements, commercial and residential, and road/highway projects. Josh offers mediation and dispute-resolution services for construction disputes.

On behalf of banks, construction companies, and other businesses, Josh pursues collection matters, including mechanic-lien and payment-bond claims; foreclosures; domestication of foreign judgments; post-judgment discovery/collection remedies; and otherwise assists creditors in navigating the estate administration process, including temporary administrations.

Local Government and Civil Rights Defense (~10%). Josh represents a number of local government entities—drafting ordinances, and pursuing and defending various claims in litigation. Representative claims include Whistleblower Act and civil-rights defense claims. Josh also provides general counsel and advice to City Councils, working as a “partner” with the Texas Municipal League (TML). Josh offers mediation services to assist in the resolution of local-government disputes.

Where does Josh White practice?

About 80% — McLennan County (Waco); Brazos County (Bryan and College Station); Bell County (Belton, Temple, and Killeen); Williamson County (Georgetown); and Travis County (Austin).

About 20% — Other Texas and Utah locations.

Administratively –

Until recently, Josh oversaw the firm’s IT and computer needs, including electronic-data subscriptions — such as Westlaw and Lexis. As of October 2021, however, all questions regarding these areas should be directed to Lauren Jarosek, Director of Finance and Operations. (Recently, Josh gave up his role as shareholder and moved back to his home state of Utah to be closer to parents. However, Josh still maintains his offices in Texas and returns regularly.) Josh continues to manage the firm’s summer clerkship program.