Joshua D. White

Joshua is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law® in San Francisco. He focuses on complex personal injury cases that cause severe injury or death.

He focuses his practice on representing individuals in complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving vehicular collisions, defective products, dangerous conditions of public and private property, ridesharing collisions, and bicycle collisions. He has successfully represented clients with severe traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, victims of workplace violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, and orthopedic injuries.

Joshua has vast experience leading his clients through every stage of the litigation process, from the initial client meeting through trial. He started his career representing defendants in civil litigation matters involving claims for personal injury, products liability and premises liability, as well as complex business and real estate matters. During his time as a defense attorney, Joshua acquired an intimate knowledge of the strategies and techniques used by the defense bar and insurance companies in defending lawsuits. He now utilizes the knowledge, insight, and experience acquired during his years as a defense attorney, coupled with his experience representing injured individuals, to work diligently for his clients and maximize the results obtained for them.

Joshua has been recognized as a leader in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From 2014 to 2016, he was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor limited to 2.5% of practicing attorneys under the age of 40. Since 2018, Joshua has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer.

Joshua is also an active member of the legal community, frequently giving presentations on trial advocacy techniques, and maintains active memberships with the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the San Francisco Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California for which he serves on the Board of Governors.

Recognition

  • Finalist San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2024 Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs 2021 – 2026
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
  • Client Champion Gold Award, Martindale Hubbell, 2025
  • Northern California Super Lawyer, 2018–2026
  • Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2014-2016

Professional Associations

  • Consumer Attorneys of California, Board of Governors at Large for the Northern District, 2017-2024
  • California Lawyers Association, Litigation Executive Committee Member, 2025
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2013-2024
  • Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court of San Francisco, Member, 2012-2014
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Member, 2006-2024
  • American Association for Justice, Member, 2013-2024
  • American Bar Association, Member, 2013-2024

Education

  • Willamette University, College of Law
  • University of Oregon

Admissions

  • Supreme Court of California
  • California Courts of Appeal
  • Superior Courts of California

Client Testimonials

Josh and his team were absolutely amazing!
My husband and I were put in a position that turned our world upside down. Josh was there from day one and helped us make it through this incredibly difficult time, that took nearly 8 years of our lives. He stuck with us through all...
- Kelly Mason
Highly recommend
I retained Altair Law LLP to represent me on my accident/injuries a year or so ago. They were very responsive, professional, attentive, and resolved the case in a timely manner. I would use their services anytime in the future and would highly recommend them to...
- Konstantin M.
Altair Law is incredible
Altair Law is incredible! I was referred to them after I was injured in a near-fatal accident, and even though it became clear fairly quickly that my case would not be a big money-maker, they still took me on as a client. Kevin Morrison and...
- Jennie W.
Above and beyond
Jeremy Cloyd is a partner and trial attorney here. He and Craig Peters cannot receive higher thanks from me. When a horrible event turns out to be incredibly less stressful because of the help of Altair Law, I cannot thank them enough. Not only were...
- Lynne L.
A+ service
I live and work in LA with the best of the best attorneys who actually recommended Altair Law up in San Francisco for my case. I heard Craig Peters was a “bull dog” and boy were they right! You’d never be able to tell unless...
- Stephanie C.
Exceptional litigator
Andje is an exceptional litigator. She is not only highly experienced and competent, but truly cares about her clients. Andje puts her whole heart into her cases and zealously advocates her client’s position. I worked closely with Andje on a litigation matter and Andje’s partnership...
- Jennifer J.
N/A Joshua D. White
Joshua is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law® in San Francisco. He focuses on complex personal injury cases that cause severe injury or death.

He focuses his practice on representing individuals in complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving vehicular collisions, defective products, dangerous conditions of public and private property, ridesharing collisions, and bicycle collisions. He has successfully represented clients with severe traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, victims of workplace violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, and orthopedic injuries.

Joshua has vast experience leading his clients through every stage of the litigation process, from the initial client meeting through trial. He started his career representing defendants in civil litigation matters involving claims for personal injury, products liability and premises liability, as well as complex business and real estate matters. During his time as a defense attorney, Joshua acquired an intimate knowledge of the strategies and techniques used by the defense bar and insurance companies in defending lawsuits. He now utilizes the knowledge, insight, and experience acquired during his years as a defense attorney, coupled with his experience representing injured individuals, to work diligently for his clients and maximize the results obtained for them.

Joshua has been recognized as a leader in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From 2014 to 2016, he was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor limited to 2.5% of practicing attorneys under the age of 40. Since 2018, Joshua has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer.

Joshua is also an active member of the legal community, frequently giving presentations on trial advocacy techniques, and maintains active memberships with the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the San Francisco Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California for which he serves on the Board of Governors.

Joshua D. White

Altair Law

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