Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (2)
Videos (0)
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Military Career Overview.
On August 1st, 2008, Bruce White left active duty with the Marine Corps having completed 25 years of service. He retired asa... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Military Law client,
2011-09-29
4 months ago.
Client Review:
I recently had a case for positive urinalysis due to accidental ingestion. I had been trying very hard to obtain good counsel through the Navy JAGs....
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Posted by:
a Military Law client,
2010-10-21
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Mr. White was engaged to represent our son in an administration hearing, as a result of a positive drug test. Drug pops are low on the serious scale...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse Bruce. He is a top notch criminal trial attorney with a track record of outstanding results.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Waddington
, Humacao (PR), 5 months ago
Unquestionably competent, consistently conscientious, endlessly hardworking, always helpful, and highly dedicated, it is well-known this exceptional...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
George Mueller
, San Diego (CA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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22 years since Bruce A White was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Oregon |
Active
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1990 |
11/05/2009 |
| California |
Active
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2008 |
11/08/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Principal at
White & Meeks
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2009–present
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Principal at
Bruce A. White, Attorney at Law
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2008–2009
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General Counsel/Staff Judge Advocate at
U.S. Marine Corps -- MCRD San Diego
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2004–2008
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Managing Attorney/Litigation Supervisor at
U.S. Marine Corps -- Camp Pendleton CA
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2002–2004
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Vice President (Commanding Officer) Headquarters Battalion at
U.S. Marine Corps --MCB Hawaii
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2000–2002
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Senior Defense Counsel/Managing Attorney at
Legal Services Support Section (LSSS), Camp Pendleton, CA
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1998–2000
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Operational Law Attorney at
U.S. Forces Korea/Seoul South Korea
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1996–1998
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Administrative Law Attorney at
U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) at the Pentagon, Washington, DC
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1994–1996
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Attorney Assignments Coordinator at
Headquarters Marine Corps -- Office of SJA to CMC, Washington, DC
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1993–1994
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Chief Prosecuting Attorney at
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
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1991–1993
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Company Executive Officer, Recruit Training Regiment at
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
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1990–1991
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Aircraft Maintenance Officer, F/A-18 Program at
3rd Marine Air Wing, MCAS El Toro, CA
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1983–1987
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Georgetown College |
International Law |
LL.M - Master of Laws |
1996 |
| Univ of Oregon |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1990 |
| University of Michigan |
Civil Engineering |
B.S. |
1983 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services |
State Bar of California |
2009 |
| Named one of the top attorneys in San Diego |
OurCity San Diego Magazine -- June 2009 |
2009 |
| Legion of Merit |
U.S. Marine Corps |
2008 |
| Meritorious Service Medal |
U.S. Marine Corps |
2002 |
| Meritorious Service Medal |
U.S. Marine Corps |
2000 |
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
U.S. Marine Corps |
1998 |
| Navy Commendation Medal |
U.S. Marine Corps |
1996 |
| Navy Achievement Medal |
U.S. Marine Corps |
1993 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
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| Accredited Attorney |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
2009-present
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| Member |
Veterans Bar Association |
2009-present
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| Member |
California State Bar |
2008-present
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| Member/Chair of Military Law Committee |
San Diego Bar Association |
2008-present
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| Barrister |
Wallace Inn of Court |
2008-present
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| Member |
Oregon State Bar |
1990-present
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Favorable for clients
Outcome: Client received military retirement
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Excelling in the Navy and Marine Corps in a Legally Complex World |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI |
2007 |
| Paying Tribute To Our Veterans |
City of Escondido Veteran's Day Keynote Speaker |
2006 |
| Remembering Our Fallen Heroes |
City of Escondito Memorial Day Keynote Speaker |
2005 |
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