DON R. WHITE, JR.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

HAYES, BERRY, WHITE & VANZANT, LLP
512 WEST HICKORY, SUITE 100
DENTON, TEXAS  76201
TELEPHONE: 940.387.3518
FACSIMILE: 866.895.8163
EMAIL: dwhite@hbwvlaw.com


EDUCATION

The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma
  • Juris Doctor, with Honors, 1996
  • Class Rank: Top 11.9%
  • Academic Achievement Award - Personal Property Security (U.C.C. Article 9)
  • Academic Achievement Award - Payment Systems (U.C.C. Articles 3, 4, 4A)
  • Dean's Honor Roll - Spring 1994, Fall 1994, Spring 1995, Fall 1995
  • Board of Advocates First Year Moot Court Competition: Participated in Finals

 

The University of North  Texas, Denton, Texas
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, 1993
  • Minor: Accounting
  • Dean's List, four semesters, 1991-1993
EXPERIENCE

May 96 - Present

HAYES, COFFEY & BERRY, P.C. , HAYES, BERRY, WHITE & McMURRAY, LLP, HAYES, BERRY, WHITE & VANZANT, LLP- DENTON, TEXAS - SHAREHOLDER - ADMITTED TEXAS BAR 1996

Focuses primarily on business and consumer litigation, including causes of action involving DTPA, Fraud, Fiduciary Duty, Warranties, Breach of Contract, Negligence, Sworn Accounts, Quantum Meruit, Want of Consideration, Rescission of Contract, Libel, Slander, Unconscionability, Water Impoundment, and Forcible Detainer.  He also practices in the areas of real estate, government, general business law (including acquisitions and sales of businesses), landlord-tenant relations, collections and consumer law.  Mr. White previously served as Municipal Prosecutor for the cities of Trophy Club, Hickory Creek, Argyle, and Pilot Point.  He is licensed to practice in all Texas State courts, and in the United States District Court, Eastern District.  Board Certified in Commercial and Residential Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

July 90 - May 91 Beaver Chevrolet - Dallas, Texas -Sales
Assisted customers with the purchase of new automobiles; assisted management by closing sales and performing as Sales Manager on as needed basis.
December 82 - January 90 Don White Pontiac-Buick-GMC-Jeep-Eagle - Ardmore, Oklahoma - General Manager

Supervised 25 employees; conducted manager meetings; managed customer complaints; audited accounting records; prepared and submitted financial statements; assisted with floor plan audits; developed forecast of operations; appraised all used vehicles for trade-in.

MEMBERSHIPS
ACTIVITIES Network Administrator; Computers; Boating; Flying

Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court.

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law

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