Mr. Donald Ray White, Jr.

Open for Business
Mr. Donald Ray White, Jr.: Attorney with Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Don White, Jr. received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with emphasis in finance, from the University of North Texas (1993) and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, with Honors. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law. While in Law School, Mr. White attained an Academic Achievement Award in Personal Property Security (U.C.C. Article 9), and another Academic Achievement Award in Payment Systems (U.C.C. Articles 3, 4, 4A). Prior to embarking on his law career, Mr. White spent a decade in the field of automobile dealership management, holding such positions as General Manager, General Sales Manager, and Service Manager. He is licensed to practice in all Texas State courts, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, and the Denton County Bar Association. He focuses primarily on real estate, business and consumer litigation, including causes of action involving DTPA, Real Estate Licensing Act, Fraud, Fiduciary Duty, Warranties, Breach of Contract, Negligence, Sworn Accounts, Quantum Meruit, Want of Consideration, Rescission of Contract, Libel, Slander, Unconscionability, Water Impoundment, Trespass, Nuisance and Forcible Detainer. He also practices in the areas of government, general business law (including acquisitions and sales of businesses), landlord-tenant relations, collections and consumer law. Mr. White also has been very successful as a mediator in resolving disputes, and also as Local Counsel. Mr. White represents such clients as Bill Utter Ford, James Wood Auto Park, Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Prestonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors. Mr. White is a graduate of the Leadership Denton class of 2001. He was selected by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyer for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Delta Sigma Pi.

(Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law, Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
See more ›

Areas of Practice (13)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Condemnation
  • Consumer Law
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Lemon Law
  • Unlawful Detainer
  • Construction Law
  • Collections
  • Contracts
  • Government
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Texas, B.B.A., 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Oklahoma, J.D., honors, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Texas; 1996, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
Denton County Bar Association (President, 2010-Present; President-Elect, 2009-2010; Vice President, 2008-2009; Treasurer, 2007-2008; Secretary, 2006-2007); Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Center (Director, 2007-Present); State Bar of Texas.
Certifications:
Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law, Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
911265642

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$450/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.1/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/17/09 in Real Estate

    don white is one of the best lawyers in denton county and i highly recommend him.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/01/09 in Real Estate

    don white is a highly qualified real estate attorney who i am proud to have the privilege to work both with and against in our legal community. don exhibits the highest ethical standards to his clients, the courts, and to opposing attorneys and part... Read more

    Read more
    Flag review

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/01/09 in Civil Litigation

    don is a good real estate lawyer and civil litigator. i call him when i have real estate questions and have been against him several times in civil litigation matters. he is a worthy opponent and very ethical.

    Flag review

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/18/09 in Real Estate Litigation

    this is a fine lawyer. his skills are exceptional, and his ability to resolve conflicts are tremendous. i believe mh would do well to rate this lawyer.

    Flag review

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/05/09 in Business Litigation

    Flag review

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/01/09 in Real Estate

    very good researcher and always prepared

    Flag review

  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/05/09 in Civil Litigation

    Flag review

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/11/09 in Civil Liability

    Flag review

  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/11/09 in Real Estate Workouts

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)

See more
Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Mr. White is the most competent, professional, honest attorney I've ever met. He far exceeded my expectations. His reputation is stellar, he is well known and respected at the Denton County Courthouse...

See more

Avvo Peer Endorsements

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Contact Mr. Donald Ray White, Jr.

Contact Information:

940-334-7584  Phone

866-895-8163  Fax

www.hbwvlaw.com

www.hbwvlaw.com

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.