Car Accident
Vehicle Accident - $500,000 Settlement (2017)
White Law PLLC obtained a $500,000 settlement for a client seriously injured in a vehicle collision, ensuring just compensation for injuries, pain, and loss of income.
Auto Accident & Negligent Entrustment - $1.4 Million Settlement (2025)
In a complex case involving both an auto accident and negligent entrustment of a vehicle, the firm achieved a $1.4 million settlement for the injured client, ensuring full accountability of all responsible parties.
Auto Accident - $400,000 Settlement (2015)
After being injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by a negligent driver, our client received a $400,000 settlement through the firm's advocacy, ensuring fair compensation for medical costs and lost wages.
Criminal Defense
Drug & Weapon Felony Charges - Successful Motion to Suppress and Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Delivery/Manufacture 5-45 Kilograms of Marijuana, Felony Firearm, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. After filing and arguing a Motion to Suppress, the Judge suppressed all evidence unconstitutionally seized by the police, and charges against our client were dismissed.
Felony Charges - Case Dismissed
Our client was charged with Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, and Assaulting, Resisting or Opposing a Police Officer. White Law PLLC was able to have the case dismissed after a review of the evidence and negotiations with the Prosecutor.
Multiple Felonies - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with two counts Breaking and Entering a Building with Intent to Commit Larceny, both ten-year felonies, and Possession of Burglar Tools, a ten-year felony. The Prosecutor dismissed the charges prior to the Preliminary Examination after White Law PLLC set forth the lack of evidence against our client.
Drug Felonies - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine, Delivery/Manufacture of Marijuana, and Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License Second Offense. After filing a Motion to Suppress Evidence, all evidence unconstitutionally seized by the police was suppressed and the charges dismissed.
Domestic Violence First Offense - Case Dismissed
Our client was charged with Domestic Violence First Offense. White Law PLLC negotiated with the Prosecutor's Office and had the case dismissed.
Delivery and Manufacture of Marijuana - Charges Dismissed
Our client was a medical marijuana caregiver who was charged with a 7-year felony for delivery and manufacture of marijuana. The client was fully compliant with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, but the prosecutor attempted to bring charges on the basis that the client's grow facility was within 1,000 feet of a school. Attorney John Fraser successfully argued a Motion for Immunity pursuant to Section 4 of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, and the court dismissed the case against our client. After the case was dismissed, the prosecutor decided to charge our client with a 4-year felony for possessing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school for the same circumstances as the first case. Again, attorney John Fraser successfully argued a Motion for Immunity pursuant to Section 4 of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, and the court dismissed the case for a second time. Our client was found to be fully compliant with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act and was granted immunity from prosecution.
Criminal Sexual Conduct - Non-Sexual Misdemeanor Negotiated
Our client was a juvenile charged with a criminal sexual conduct offense. White Law PLLC was successful in negotiating a plea of a non-sexual offense misdemeanor for our client.
Extradition And Criminal Offenses - Successful Extradition Block and All Charges Dropped
Our client was charged with criminal offenses in the State of Georgia and held in Michigan awaiting extradition to Georgia. White Law PLLC successfully fought client's extradition to Georgia and coordinated with client's other attorneys and Georgian District Attorney to have all charges against client dropped in Michigan and Georgia.
Multiple Felonies - Negotiated Dismissal of Felonies and a Successful Plea for Misdemeanor
Our client was charged with Home Invasion First Degree, Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm, and Felonious Assault. After extended negotiations with the Prosecutor's Office, White Law PLLC was able to have all of the felonies dismissed and worked out a plea for our client where he pled to only misdemeanor offenses.
People v. A.C. (2012) - Successful Motion to Suppress Evidence
James White and the White Law PLLC team won a Motion to Suppress Evidence in the 30th Circuit Court in a case where our client was charged with possession with intent to distribute approximately 8 ounces of cocaine. All evidence unconstitutionally seized by the police was suppressed.
Financial Transaction Device (Stealing/Retaining Without Consent) - Dismissed After Probation
Our client was charged with multiple counts of Financial Transaction Device - Stealing/Retaining Without Consent. After successful negotiations, our client pled to one count and received status as a Holmes Youthful Trainee. After successfully completing his probation, the remaining charge(s) against our client was dismissed.
Misdemeanor - Conviction Overturned
Before coming to White Law PLLC, our client was convicted of a misdemeanor after a jury trial in District Court. White Law PLLC successfully appealed the jury verdict to the Circuit Court and had our client's conviction overturned.
People v. D.T. (2015) - Received A Verdict Of Not Guilty
Our client was charged with multiple felony counts of Malicious Destruction of Property ("MDOP"). After a two day trial in the 30th Circuit Court, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all charges.
Home Invasion First Degree - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Home Invasion in the First Degree, a twenty-year felony. White Law PLLC was able to negotiate a plea where our client would become a Holmes Youthful Trainee. After a period of probation, the charges against our client were dismissed.
Assault by Strangulation - Charge Dismissed
Our client was charged with the serious felony of Assault by Strangulation. After extended negotiations with the Prosecutor's Office, the charge was dismissed.
Weapon Charges - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Altering a Firearm's Identification Marks. White Law PLLC was able to have the Altering a Firearm's Identification Marks charge dismissed for lack of evidence, and obtained a misdemeanor plea with status as a Holmes Youthful Trainee. Eventually, all charges against our client were dismissed.
Weapon Charges - Court Dismissed All Charges
Our client was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and there was a request by the People to add a charge of Armed Robbery at the Preliminary Examination. After White Law PLLC and the People filed extensive briefs in District Court following our client's Preliminary Examination, the Court dismissed all charges against our client.
People V. R.M. - Homicide Charges Dismissed
James White and the White Law PLLC team tried two trials to completion (both resulting in hung juries). In this case where our client was charged with Felony Murder and Home Invasion. All charges against our client were dismissed by the people after the conclusion of the second trial.
Possession of Marijuana - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Possession of Marijuana. After negotiating a favorable plea, our client was granted status under MCL 333.7411 and eventually had all charges against him dismissed.
Possession of Marijuana - Charges Dismissed After Probation
Our client was charged with Possession of Marijuana. After negotiating a favorable plea, our client was granted status under MCL 333.7411 and eventually had all charges against him dismissed after six months of probation.
Possession With Intent to Distribute - Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute eight ounces of cocaine. All evidence unconstitutionally seized by the police was suppressed after White Law PLLC filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence and all charges were dismissed.
Dog Bite
Dog Bite Injury - $300,000 Settlement (2025)
A client was attacked and seriously injured by a neighbor's dog. White Law PLLC obtained a $300,000 settlement for the victim, holding the dog owner accountable for negligent supervision.
Enforcement Action
Estate of R.G v. C.J. (2012) - Successful Judgment In Excess of $70k
Estate of R.G v. C.J. (2012) - James White and the White Law PLLC team won a judgment in excess of $70,000.00 plus attorney's costs and fees in this action to enforce a judgment of divorce.
Financial/Debt Law
Debt Negotiation - Debt Resolution & Forgiveness
Our client's ex-husband failed to pay on a substantial amount of debt from a judgment that was issued against our client almost a decade ago. Our client learned of the judgment when a law firm garnished funds from her bank account. White Law PLLC attorney John Fraser was able to negotiate a substantial resolution and forgiveness of almost two thirds the debt and had the judgment set aside.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Reduced To Operating While Visibly Impaired
Our client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated ("OWI") and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. White Law PLLC was able to have the charges reduced to Operating While Visibly Impaired and our client was sentenced to six months probation.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Granted Restricted License Sooner
Our client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense, a felony, and Driving While License Suspended Second Offense. Following successful negotiations with the People, our client was able to plead to a lesser offense and enter sobriety court. Upon successful completion of the initial phases of sobriety court, our client was granted a restricted driver's license a year or more sooner than if White Law PLLC had not been able to facilitate his acceptance to sobriety court.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Reduced To Operating While Visibly Impaired
Our client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated with a High B.A.C., commonly known as "Superdrunk." White Law PLLC successfully negotiated with the Prosecutor's Office to reduce the charge to Operating While Visibly Impaired, which allowed our client to keep his driver's license.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Reduced Charges
Our client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated ("OWI") and Speeding. White Law PLLC was able to negotiate a plea to a reduced charge, and our client was sentenced to three months probation.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Reduced To Reckless Driving
Our client was arrested in East Lansing, Michigan for drunk driving and had a previous Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) on his record from 2005. White Law PLLC was successful in entering the client into the Ingham County Veteran's Court Program, where his conviction was reduced to a Reckless Driving after successful completion of the Veteran's Court program.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Charge Reduced
Our client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated ("OWI"). After successfully negotiating with the Prosecutor, our client plead to a reduced charge and received a sentence of 40 hours of community service with no jail time.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - Not Guilty Verdict Obtained
White Law PLLC was able to obtain a not guilty verdict on an Operating While Intoxicated case in Ingham County.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) with Serious Injuries - Charges Reduced
Police requested charges of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) causing serious injury, but White Law PLLC/JW obtained a result reduced charge of reckless driving and $300 fine.
Drunk Driving (OWI) - Resolved With No Jail Time
Our client was arrested three times within a year for drunk driving offenses. White Law PLLC was successful in negotiating a global resolution for all offenses with no jail time.
Personal Injury
Personal Injury - $2.2 Million Settlement (2018)
White Law PLLC secured a $2.2 million recovery for a client who sustained severe injuries due to another party's negligence. The settlement covered medical expenses, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.
Police Negligence - $1.2 Million Settlement (2012)
Our client suffered serious injuries when struck by a police vehicle driven recklessly without lights or sirens. White Law PLLC successfully obtained a $1.2 million settlement to compensate for the client's extensive injuries and losses.
U.S. Justice Department Announces $138.7 Million Settlement for Larry Nassar Abuse Victims
In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Justice Department has announced a $138.7 million settlement for the victims of Larry Nassar's abuse, a cause Attorney James White championed by being the first to file suit against the DOJ on behalf of the Nassar victims represented by White Law PLLC. This pivotal moment signifies a significant stride towards justice and offers a semblance of closure for the hundreds of survivors impacted by Nassar's actions.
Nassar Sexual Case - Successful Global Settlement of $800 Million
James White and the White Law PLLC team obtained a global settlement of $800,000,000.00 on behalf of numerous survivors in the Nassar Sexual Case.
C.M. V City Of Lansing Et Al - Successful Settlement in Excess of $1m
James White and the White Law PLLC team won an overall settlement in excess of $1,000,000.00 for our client for injuries received when a vehicle our client was traveling in was struck by a police vehicle.
Civil Action Recovery - Successful Consent Judgment in Excess of $140k
Michael C. Van Huysse and the White Law PLLC team obtained a consent judgment in excess of $140,000.00 in this civil action to recover for intentional injuries caused by the defendants.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Victim - $1.5 Million Settlement (2018)
The firm successfully recovered $1.5 million on behalf of a sexual assault victim, providing critical support and resources to assist in rebuilding the client's life.
Sexual Assault Victim - $1.9 Million Settlement (2019)
In a separate case, White Law PLLC secured a $1.9 million settlement for another survivor of sexual assault, demonstrating our continued commitment to fighting for victims' rights.
Sexual Assault Victim - $1.7 Million Settlement (2019)
Our firm obtained a $1.7 million settlement for a sexual assault survivor, helping the client achieve closure and financial security after a traumatic experience.
Sexual Assault Victim - $1.3 Million Settlement (2022)
White Law PLLC represented a sexual assault survivor in a civil action against the perpetrator and responsible entities, securing a $1.3 million settlement to aid in recovery and justice.
