Richard M. White Jr.

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Richard M. White Jr.

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

5303 SW 91 Drive, Suite 200, Gainesville, FL

About Richard

Biography

Richard White has been practicing law in Florida for over 47 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, his J.D. from Florida State University School of Law, and his...

Practice Areas

3

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Estate Planning 34%

51 years

34%
Probate 33%

51 years

33%
Trusts 33%

51 years

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1975

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard M. White Jr.

5303 SW 91 Drive, Suite 200, Gainesville, FL, 32608

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White, Griffis & Littell, PLLC

3701 NW 40th Terrace, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL, 32606

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Richard M. White Jr.'s Reviews

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Lehn

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because when it comes to estate planning, Mr. White has forgotten more than most lawyers know. He understands the issues and challenges that people face in protecting their assets and leaving a legacy for their loved ones. Estate planning is his passion. I am proud to call him my colleague."

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Catherine Rinaldo

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard brings a wealth of advanced training, insight and experience to the process of estate planning. He is a keen student of the law and combines his skill with compassion and wisdom when advising clients. His personality is well suited for the specialty which he has chosen. The next time my husband and I have our estate plan reviewed, I will call Richard for an appointment. I heartily endorse his work."

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Nicholas Rinaldo

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In over 35 years of practice as an estate planning attorney, Richard has helped hundreds of clients protect tens of millions of dollars for their families. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar, listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, and has the highest rating from Martindale Hubbel, the country's oldest legal directory. I highly endorse him. Why would you ever go to anyone else?"

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Nancy Lapierre

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard White. He is a skilled attorney in the field of wills, trust and estate planning. He is certified by the Florida Bar in that field. His credentials speak for themselves."

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Steven Jackson

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend this attorney. They are extremely well qualified technically and constantly striving to become better educated to provide better professional services for their clients."

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Scott Topolski

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a skilled and diligent professional."

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Bruce Maxwell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Burstein

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known about Richard for about 5 years even though our practices are across the country from each other because we are both members of the same estate planning organization. He is truly a fine attorney and a gentleman. We recently attended a conference together and I was even more impressed with him!"

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Linda Rahal

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"Richard has unparalleled expertise in estate planning and provides sound and sage advice to his clients. I recommend him highly to anyone!"

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Jarrett Cooper

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"Richard is knowledgeable, well prepared, and thorough. Richard is the attorney to see in Gainesville for estate planning."

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George Fernandez

Probate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. White is a very talented probate attorney and is very devoted to his clients."

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Maura Curran

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Richard and find him to be a trustworthy and caring attorney and will be glad to recommend him as a fellow estate planning attorney."

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James Frazier

General practice lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the opportunity to know Mr. White and I believe he is a knowledgeable, trustworthy member of the legal community who provides excellent representation to his clients."

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Anthony Minko

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard White and I met at an estate planning conference in April 2010. From our very first conversation, it was clear that he has earned his reputation as a skilled trust and estates practitioner. His legal training and experience truly set him apart as an authority in his field. I highly recommend him to anyone in the Gainesville area."

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Sammid Mansoor

Estate planning lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard has a deep understanding of Estate Planning and Elder Law issues. His extensive knowledge and patience make him a tremendous asset to his clients. By taking the time to get to the root of his client's concern he is able to develop long term stragtegies for his clients. I will gladly send my referrals to Richard."

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Douglas Michie

Trusts lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard has extensive knowledge in the area of trusts and estate planning, built up over the 35 years he has practiced law. I consider myself lucky to be able to have access to him as a sounding board for issues in this area of law, as he is so knowledgeable he could literally write the book... Any client that calls Richard his lawyer is fortunate to have his skils and legal understanding on his side."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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2011

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2011

Listed in, Super Lawyers

2009

Listed in, Best Lawyers in America

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, White & Crouch, PA

1900 - Present

Member, White, Griffis & Littell, PLLC

1975 - 1996

Partner, White & Brown, PA

Associations

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Conservation Trust for Florida

Member, Professional Advisory Board

2007 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Circuit Representative, Executive Council

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2002 - Present

Gainesville Community Foundation

Director

1997 - Present

Florida Bar, Tax Section

Member

1996 - Present

Gainesville Estate Planning Council

Member and Past President

1996 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

Education

1977

University of Miami

LL.M - Master of Laws

1975

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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