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Thomas A. White
About Thomas
Biography
The most important part of practicing law is to treat people the way you want to be treated. I have spent my entire career trying to follow this motto.
If you have a problem then we are here to help -- no matter how big or small your issue -- we are here to help.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
50%
33 years | 1,500 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
33 years | 500 cases
General Practice
17%
33 years | 3,000 cases
Estate Planning
1%
33 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-200 per hour
Contingency
10%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 32 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
Thomas A. White Attorney at Law
35 Main Street Suite 101, Belleville, MI, 48111
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Thomas A. White's Reviews
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Posted by Anthony | April 22, 2010 | Foreclosure
Home Foreclosure and tenant eviction
Thomas White has been a world of help to our family. We had tenants that never paid in our rental home, which forced us to go into foreclosure. Even though we do not live in Michigan, Thomas has been able to handle everything for us. We have never even had to fly back from Florida. Our family has tot...
Posted by Charlene | April 20, 2010
Nice to be able to trust a lawyer!
Mr. White was extremely helpful during the most difficult time of my life. There aren't alot of good reasons to need a lawyer so when you need one it's imperitive that you have one you can trust. That lawyer is Mr. White!
Thomas A. White's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have represented clients as opposing counsel with Mr. White and while we disagreed on nearly everything, he was very prompt and always truthful and courteous. We each advocated for our clients position and they ended up resolving things without a trial, but there was never any nonsensical games played which made the process run smoothly and saved both clients needless expense."
Patrick Crowley
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Disbarment issued in MI, 2013
updated on 08/30/2016Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the State Bar of Michigan to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Honors
2007
Published AV, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
EMU, R.E.S.A.
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Owner, Thomas A. White, Attorney at Law
1993 - 1996
General Counsel, American Plastic Processing
Associations
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
General Practice Section of SBM
1993 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
University of Toledo Alumni Association
Better Business Bureau
Member
1993 - 2005
Young Lawyers Section of SBA
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe v. Joe Doe
Successfully defeated alimony in 30 year marriage
People v. John Doe
Successful Criminal Defense
People v. John Doe
Eight Months instead of Eight Years
Divorce
Man successful in Divorce/Custody Case
Criminal Defense
Not guilty on all counts
Education
2006
University of Michigan, Flint
MA - Masters
1992
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Eastern Michigan University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
Estate Planning
Revocable Living Trusts
2005
Charitable Giving Seminar
Wills and Trusts
2004
Cleary University
Corporate Law
2003
Business Law Symposium
Corporate Law
2002
Cleary College
Corporate Law
2001
Cleary College
Corporate Law
2000
Cleary College
Business Law
Publications
2003
Faithway
Charitable Giving
1994
Dave's Doings
Municipal Crimes
1992
U of T Bar
Michigan Products Liability
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My child was charged with a Felony - Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.
05 May 2011
Q&A
Will I go to jail for embezzlement?
14 Dec 2010
Q&A
Is there anything i can do to get my husband out of prison early?
07 Dec 2010