Attorneys

David W. White 
Kansas City, Missouri
Principal
phone (816) 472-7474
fax (816) 472-6262
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Dave White has tried employment, banking and insurance cases in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest.  His experience ranges from complex commercial cases and class actions to individual discrimination cases. 
In his career he has represented banks and their officers and directors
in federal or state courts in over 17 states.  Additionally, he regularly advises
employers and employees on employment and workplace issues.  Dave is
a 2003 recipient of the KCMBA President's Award, which recognizes
individuals for outstanding service to the Bar.  He is AV- rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Of Note
Dave was named Outstanding Senior Man at Pittsburg State University, and also was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honorary), Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary), and Scabbard & Blade (Military Honorary).  While completing his legal education, Dave earned a position on the Dean's Honor List and served as an Associate Editor of The Urban Lawyer.

Community Involvement
Dave currently represents Ward 3 on the Overland Park, Kansas City Council (http://www.opkansas.org/_Gov/Mayor_and_Council/white.cfm). He previously served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, and retired in 1999 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dave has served on numerous community boards and committees, including:

Board of Directors of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors of the Downtown Overland Park Partnership
Board of Directors of the Overland Park Development Corporation
Area Coordinator, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Ambassador for the Army Reserve for the State of Kansas
Chair of the Tri-County Smart Start Advisory Committee
Board of Directors of the Child Care Association of Johnson County
Armed Forces Committee of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Areas of Practice:

  • Employment Law
  • Banking Law
  • Directors & Officers Defense
  • Insurance Law
  • Commercial Litigation

    Bar Admissions:
  • Missouri, 1982
  • Kansas, 1990
  • U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 1990
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1982

  • Education:

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City, J.D., 1982
  • Kansas State University, M.A., 1973
  • Pittsburg State University, B.A., 1972

    Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • American Bar Association 
  • Association of Trial Attorneys of America
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Missouri Bar
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Johnson County (KS) Bar Association,
        Former Chair, Public Relations Committee 
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 
        Former Chair, Lawyers Referral Service Committee
  • Birth Information:
    November 11, 1950, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

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