Michael N White

Michael N White

also known as The Law Office of Michael White, Of Counsel to Friedman Rubin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 46 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

51 University St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 35%

33 years | 50 cases

35%
Personal Injury 30%

39 years | 200 cases

30%
Litigation 20%

43 years | 500 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

36 years | 10 cases

10%
Medical Malpractice 5%

33 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 46 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Friedman Rubin

51 University St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98101

Law Office of Michael White

51 University St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Michael N White's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandi | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated

Mr. White was absolutely exceptional at representing my husband in a maritime personal injury case. We were overwhelmed with what to do to ensure he was taken care of as a result of his injury. Mike was so knowledgeable of the industry and really cared about our well being, it's what helped get us th...rough everything. Mike handled everything with the utmost professionalism and fought hard for my husband to receive the proper outcome of his case. We are extremely grateful for all that he did for us.

Posted by Paulette | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good Result

mr White was extremely competent and always well prepared. He worked hard to get a good result on our medical malpractice case. He was sympathetic and understanding which was a huge help during a stressful time.

Posted by David | January 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

EXPERIENCED, FIRST-RATE LITIGATOR

I consulted with Mr. White many times during our years of private and public practice. His litigation skills and legal abilities are formidable. Anyone seeking an experienced, effective advocate will be well-served with Michael White as their lawyer.

Posted by Lisa | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Our go-to attorney

Mr. White has provided legal representation to our company for over 25 years. Initial services were maritime related, with counsel and litigation services for seafood processing entities, fishing vessels and an independent fishing fleet. He has represented countless fishermen over the years before... the State of Alaska. He has a positive reputation with the fishing fleet for successful resolution in his representation of them for fishing violations. During the season, the time constraints for filing are often difficult to meet, but his network with the processing companies and fishing fleet facilitate timely completion of the process. Fishermen are always grateful for the referral. As the company has diversified over the years, we've also used him for regulatory issues as well as issues related to real estate development. Mr. White has a knack for cutting through all the minutia and getting to a solution quickly and efficiently. He always responds timely, professionally and is cost effective. A fine legal mind coupled with common sense. He has been integral to the success of our company. He is the first one we contact if any problems come up.

Posted by Lindsey | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpful and Considerate

Mike White is very helpful and considerate. Our family was referred to the law firm he practices at. Mike was available to help us and answer questions throughout the process. He responded to all communication in a very timely manner, even when he was on vacation out of the country. We were dealing... with the loss of a immediate family member and he was very considerate and respectful of our feelings while we processed and grieved. Mike negotiated the best possible deal for our family with the insurance company and workman's comp. They were very detailed in the fact finding process conducting interviews and research. Mike always kept us updated with where we were in the process and choices we had. He also helped coordinate our family working with a local law firm to process the estate and filings. I highly recommend Mike White. I would of rather met him under different circumstances, but he and his staff were great to work with.

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Michael N White's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Wittow

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a great advocate for his clients, a talented court room litigator and a wise and experienced legal advisor. I would want him to represent me in litigation and would highly value his advice."

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James Sellers

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike was associated with me on a wrongful death case. He brought energy, competence, persistence, leadership, reliability and excellent judgment to the case - an outstanding lawyer!"

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Mark Wittow

Intellectual property lawyer

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James Sellers

Wrongful death lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Steven Sharp Public Service Award, American Trial Lawyers Association

1997

Board member, Alaska Board of Marine Pilots

1992

Anchorage Public Service Award, Municipality of Anchorage

1992

Alaska Bar Disciplanary Committee,

1990

MADD Service Award, MADD

1985

District Court Judge, Governor William Sheffield

1982

District Attorney, Second Judicial District, Attorney General Gross

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Of Counsel, Friedman Rubin

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Micahel White

1993 - 2007

Partner, Friedman, Rubin & White

1987 - 1993

Partner, Preston Gates & Ellis

1984 - 1987

Judge, State of Alaska Court System

1979 - 1984

District Attorney, State of Alaska Department of Law

Associations

2003 - 2008

Washington Trial Lawyers Assn

Eagle

2000 - 2007

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - 2007

Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Education

1979

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Califonia at Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1991

CLE

Landlord Tenant Law

1990

Trial Practice

Trial Practice

Publications

1992

Unknown Evidence in Alaska

Languages

English

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