Atty. Alan Bruce White

Atty. Alan Bruce White

Alan Bruce White is a lawyer practicing cloud computing & cyber-security, environmental, brownfields & environmental transactional diligence and 11 other areas of law. Alan received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Alan Bruce White at a glance

Alan Bruce White is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alan Bruce White is a lawyer practicing cloud computing & cyber-security, environmental, brownfields & environmental transactional diligence and 11 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Alan practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Bruce White's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Bruce White handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alan Bruce White is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Alan Bruce White is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Alan Bruce White is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Alan Bruce White is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Alan Bruce White is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Bruce White

Where is Alan Bruce White's law office located?
Alan Bruce White's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Bruce White handle?
Alan Bruce White focuses on business, ip, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Alan Bruce White practiced law?
Alan Bruce White has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Alan Bruce White go to law school?
Alan Bruce White earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Alan Bruce White for a consultation?
You can contact Alan Bruce White directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan Bruce White received?
Alan Bruce White's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1978
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

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