Ronald E. White

Ronald E. White is Of Counsel to Babcock, Scott & Babcock. For more than thirty-five years, Ron has successfully defended and prosecuted complex construction and commercial claims involving hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments and settlements. He has also served as a mediator since 1996, providing dispute resolution services involving construction claims, commercial contract disputes, and insurance claims.

Ron’s litigation experience spans large construction projects such as dams, convention centers, wastewater treatment facilities, high rise buildings, housing tracts and condominium developments. He prosecuted dozens of property damage and bad faith insurance claims for plaintiff homeowners, at one point being named plaintiffs’ liaison counsel to the Los Angeles County Superior Court for hundreds of insurance claims arising out of the Northridge earthquake. In another case, a jury awarded Ron’s client damages for injuries sustained on the property of a Fortune 100 company, one of the few verdicts rendered against this company by an Orange County jury.

Over the years, Ron has represented contractors, subcontractors, developers, public entities, and design professionals. He has both bench and jury trial experience, as well as arbitration experience in a variety of forums. He has extensive experience in the organization and management of complex claims involving large numbers of witnesses and evidence.

Areas of Expertise

Complex Litigation
Construction
Public Works Projects
Licensing Issues
Mechanic’s Liens
Stop Notices
Bond Claims
Bid Protests
Alternative Dispute Resolution