Ronald White practices in the area of admiralty and marine law and related energy matters. He handles a broad range of matters from marine insurance to ships and cargoes; from casualties at sea to major environmental claims by federal and state governments and individuals; from injury and death claims by seafarers, longshoremen and harbor workers to liability claims against watercraft operators. With experience in insurance matters on the domestic and international scenes, Ron can quickly investigate the circumstances of a maritime incident and help to resolve conflicts between state and federal laws. Specific areas that benefit from his advisory services include ship sinkings, collisions, fires, groundings; cargo loss and damage; injury and death claims; hazardous cargo and other products liability claims; and vessel arrest and attachment.

    Education

    • South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1977)
    • University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1974)

    Bar Admissions

    • Texas

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

    Professional Affiliations

    • Maritime Law Association of the United States
    • Maritime Personnel Committee
    • Houston Bar Association
    • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
    • Houston Mariners Club

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026
    • Selected for inclusion in The Legal 500 United States in Shipping Litigation & Regulation Tier 3, 2023-2024
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Admiralty and Maritime Law, 2008-2023
    • Selected for inclusion by Texas Super Lawyers for Transportation/Maritime, 2010–2019
    • Admiralty and Maritime Law, “Lawyer of the Year”
    • AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2009
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