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David Westcott White Jr

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Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Brain Injury ... +3 more

2 Center Plaza, Suite 530, Boston, MA

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 29%

Over 25 years of experience representing plaintiffs in serious personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and dog bites. I am sensitive to my client's needs and work as hard as I can to get the best results for each of my clients.

42 years

29%
Car Accident 24%

42 years

24%
Brain Injury 19%

42 years

19%
Defective and Dangerous Products 14%

42 years

14%
Wrongful Death 9%

42 years

9%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Payment Methods

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C.

(617) 723-7777

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2 Center Plaza, Suite 530, Boston, MA, 02108-1917

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Personal Injury (8) Lawsuits & Disputes (5) Insurance (3) Arbitration (1) Business (1) Motorcycle Accident (1)
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Cindy | June 17, 2012 | Personal Injury

You won't find a better attorney

Strangely enough, I found David White from an on-line article in which he had given free advice on a radio program (can't remember which one). I thought, "Now here's an attorney who cares enough to give back". I had a personal injury case that required David to wade through 15 years of my medical h...istory, and go up against a giant corporation. He did an excellent job which resulted in a settlement I am happy with. The hardest thing to convey about David, though, is just how NICE he is. I could say he's sincere, has integrity, and is an amazingly skilled lawyer. But the bottom line is, in addition to his expertise and professionalism, he is a very nice person, who will actually CARE about your case. I called him with question after question, often silly ones, and he always made time to answer and never made me feel foolish. If you are looking for an EXCELLENT lawyer, and also one who has a moral compass, this is your man. Thanks David!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2011 | Personal Injury

Clobbered by a car!

I suppose to a personal injury lawyer there are simple cases. If you are injured and have no idea how to navigate through the world of insurance companies, nothing seems simple. I engaged David after being clobbered by a car while riding a bicycle. Right from the start it was clear to my wife ...and I that we were unprepared deal with the various insurers involved on our own. We went shopping for an attorney to help us. My basic requirement was that I wouldn't have to start the relationship with the attorney by explaining what I was doing riding my bicycle to work. It seems a small thing, but I wanted an attorney that wouldn't think I was some kind of nut for commuting to work by bicycle. I found David on the internet. Among the various attorneys that claimed a specialty of bicycle accidents his site had information that was head and shoulders more informative about bicycle specific issues than the rest of the pack. On meeting him it was clear that he had a personal interest in cycling, and required no explanations about my own cycling interest. All that was all about touchy feelly things that had to do with selecting an attorney that i felt good about. I suspect that my case did not present him with any professional challenge, and I'm an engineer so most of the lawyer issues are beyond my expertise. I can mostly comment on the specifics of what he did, and what I didn't have to do. He explained the process of how the claim would unfold, and what would happen when. He collected all the relevant information that would be useful in negotiations and in the event of a trial. He dealt with all the insurance companies involved. He collected all of the receipts for the long months of medical procedures, submitted those to the other parties insurance company, and paid me off as the claims were cleared. He negotiated a settlement with the other parties insurance. He negotiated a payment to my medical insurance out of the settlement that I received. I suspect that this did not present a challenge to his legal skills. What I do know is that it represents a lot of interaction with the insurance companies that I didn't have to be involved in. That's significant to me because I had no basis for understanding how that interaction should go obtain an optimal result for me. Along the way David was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and kept the settlement percolating along until we finally settled. I'm satisfied with the settlement I received, and while I hope I never again have an injury that requires consulting an attorney, if the circumstance were to arise, I would not hesitate to call on David White.

Posted by James | June 30, 2010 | Personal Injury

David White - Super Lawyer !

After interviewing 3 lawyers to handle my bicycle accident case I selected David White. After the interviews I checked in with my sister-in-law who, unbeknownst to me, went to law school with David. She confirmed what I already believed - David is a great lawyer who is honest, fair and above all ethi...cal. While training for a charity bike ride, The Pan Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) I was broadsided by a careless driver resulting in serious injuries. The injuries kept me out of work for weeks, required surgery & extensive physical therapy and continue to be problematic two years later. Throughout my case, David kept me informed about the progress of my claims. He returned my phone calls and always took the time to answer my questions. Most important, he kept things moving. He settled the first part of the case within months, and shortly after my last medical treatment he brought the remainder of my case to a successful arbitration. With David's help I got every dollar of the available insurance money for my case. I might have gotten more if the driver had any assets - he didn't! I recommend David White emphatically.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lakota Denton

Personal injury lawyer | May 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marsha Kazarosian

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David's tenacity with a case is amazing. He leaves no stone unturned, he fights like a mother bear for his clients, and he is ethical, collegial, and highly respected in the legal community. He is an extraordinary advocate, and a good person, He cares about his clients."

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Vikas Dhar

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Chan

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Randy Chapman

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is thoughtful, zealous and an excellent lawyer."

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Michael Cutler

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a pro."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

President's Award, Massachusetts Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Recognized, Lawyers of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Newspaper

2004

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - 2016

Partner, Breakstone, White & Gluck, PC

1984 - 1985

Law Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court

Associations

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

Member

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Board of Governors

2007 - 2008

Massachusetts Bar Association

President

2006 - 2007

Massachusetts Bar Association

President-Elect

2005 - 2006

Massachusetts Bar Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2005

Massachusetts Bar Association, Law Management Section Council

Chair

1997 - 1999

Massachusetts Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section Council

Chair

1995 - 1997

Massachusetts Bar Association, Law Management Section Council

Chair

1993 - 1997

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Amicus Curiae Committee

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Clegg v. Butler

Triple damages and attorneys' fee awarded

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Education

1984

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Vermont

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Handling and Trying G.L. c. 93A and G.L. c. 176D Cases

Pre-Suit Evaluation and Handling of G.L. c. 93A and c. 176D Claims

2010

How to Start and Run a Successful Law Firm

Starting Your Own Law Practice

2009

Massachusetts Bar Association--Continuing Edcucation

How to File Your First Law Suit

Publications

2008

Medical Malpractice Insurance; An Overview Handling Anesthesia Malpractice Cases

Languages

English

Activity

1

Legal Answers

3

Legal Guides

Legal Guides

Legal Guide

DePuy Hip Recall: Beware of Company Efforts to Get Your Medical Records and Other Information!

28 Oct 2010
Legal Guide

Personal Injuries Caused by Dog Bites and Dog Attacks in Massachusetts

16 Dec 2009
Legal Guide

Understanding and Buying Massachusetts Auto Insurance

16 Dec 2009
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