Daniel M. White

Practice areas

Civil Litigation: Defense, Business Litigation, Professional Liability: Defense

Focus areas

Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Legal Malpractice, Professional Malpractice – Other

Attorney Daniel M. White functions as a partner within the legal firm of White & Amundson, APC, situated in San Diego. Since becoming a part of the firm, Mr. White has dedicated his legal career to representing clients throughout Southern California who are dealing with intricate legal disputes. With an extensive grasp of legal matters and over forty years of experience, Mr. White is the preferred choice for both individuals and businesses seeking legal representation in the following domains:

• Business law
• Construction law
• Professional liability
• Real estate
• Product liability
• Intellectual property

Mr. White initiated his legal journey in 1975 following the acquisition of his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and subsequent admission to The State Bar of California. Across the span of four decades, he has established himself as one of the most esteemed attorneys in the state. Notably, he has served as a judge pro tem in the San Diego County Superior Court, an arbitrator, and an adjunct professor of law.

Mr. White’s remarkable capabilities and prolonged history of accomplishments have garnered him various accolades, including a top rating of “Superb” from Avvo and the prestigious AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. Moreover, The Best Lawyers in America recognized him as San Diego’s Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year – Defense in 2011, 2015, and 2019, as well as San Diego’s Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year – Defense in 2013. Noteworthy among his achievements, he was honored with the Daniel T. Broderick Award in 2011 by the San Diego County Bar Association.

Outside the courtroom, Mr. White actively participates in legal gatherings due to his involvement in numerous associations. He holds membership in the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, where he served on the board of directors, as well as affiliations with the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Bar Association, to name a few.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are designations used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer review process for ratings, which reflect the anonymous assessments of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ encompass evaluations of legal competence and general ethical standards.