White & Wiggins LLP - Dallas, TX

Pioneering Commercial Litigation and Public Entity Defense in Texas

Established in 1993 by pioneering attorneys H. Ron White and Kevin B. Wiggins, White & Wiggins LLP holds a historic place in Texas legal history as the oldest and largest African American-owned law firm in the state. Headquartered at 1700 Pacific Avenue in the heart of downtown Dallas, the boutique multidisciplinary practice has spent more than thirty years delivering elite courtroom defense and strategic counsel to Fortune 100 enterprises, state and local government agencies, and prominent individuals. When corporate general counsels or public officials need to hire a business litigation lawyer for high-stakes defense or regulatory challenges, White & Wiggins provides profound trial acumen paired with a global perspective.

Core Legal Disciplines and Trial Practice Areas

The attorneys at White & Wiggins LLP handle sophisticated litigation across state and federal trial courts, appellate benches, and alternative dispute resolution forums:

• Commercial and Business Litigation: Defending corporations and public agencies against complex breach of contract claims, business torts, antitrust actions, partnership conflicts, and fraud allegations.
• Labor and Employment Defense: Successfully defending employers and corporate leadership against Title VII race discrimination claims, workplace harassment suits, retaliatory discharge claims, and complex employment class actions.
• Defense of Governmental Entities: Representing municipalities, regional toll authorities, school districts, and individual public officials against civil rights lawsuits, Section 1983 excessive force claims, and sovereign immunity disputes.
• Qui Tam and Environmental Defense: Defending public entities and corporate clients in whistleblower False Claims Act actions and Clean Water Act enforcement proceedings.
• Condemnation and Land Use Litigation: Acting as special counsel in eminent domain proceedings, land valuation trials, and right-of-way acquisitions for major transportation and civic infrastructure projects.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation: Facilitating high-level arbitrations and mediations led by credentialed neutrals on the American Arbitration Association commercial panel.

Judicial Insight and Formidable Trial Credentials

A distinguishing hallmark of White & Wiggins LLP is the extraordinary caliber of its legal team. Partner Kevin B. Wiggins, a graduate of Stanford Law School and Harvard University (cum laude), formerly served as a Justice on the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas, giving the firm profound appellate insight and unmatched credibility before Texas judges. Co-founder H. Ron White, a Howard University Law alumnus, brings more than three decades of commercial trial experience. Along with seasoned bilingual trial lawyer Sol Villasana, the firm provides deep bench strength. Clients seeking to find a trial attorney with authentic integrity benefit from a firm whose alumni include state district judges, appellate justices, and corporate general counsels.

Civic Leadership and Unwavering Commitment to Justice

Beyond the courtroom, White & Wiggins LLP has long been a driving force for diversity and public service in North Texas. As founding leaders of the Texas Minority Counsel Program and active participants in the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), the firm maintains deep community roots across Dallas civic boards, symphony associations, and educational foundations. With fluent bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, the firm serves diverse regional stakeholders with personalized dedication. When a corporation or public entity urgently needs an attorney for complex trial defense or sensitive public sector inquiries, White & Wiggins LLP delivers battle-tested, authoritative representation.