Atty. Bruce White
With a practice that is national in scope, Bruce White has more than 35 years of experience in the litigation, arbitration and mediation of environmental disputes and administrative permitting and enforcement proceedings. Regardless of the difficulty or complexity of the matter, Bruce is dedicated to being client-focused and solving problems as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
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Bruce White is a environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois Bar Association. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Chicago) (2015). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With a practice that is national in scope, Bruce White has more than 35 years of experience in the litigation, arbitration and mediation of environmental disputes and administrative permitting and enforcement proceedings
- Regardless of the difficulty or complexity of the matter, Bruce is dedicated to being client-focused and solving problems as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible
- Bruce represents industrial and commercial businesses and governmental entities in Superfund, RCRA/HSWA, TSCA, CWA, CAA and NEPA matters
- He also advises on compliance with federal and state regulations and insurance coverage for environmental claims
- The majority of Bruce’s practice involves litigating and negotiating settlements for various complex environmental issues, including Superfund sites, multiparty litigation and commercial disputes
- Bruce also offers substantial experience in arbitrating and mediating environmental claims
- In addition, Bruce helps clients understand the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, including due diligence, environmental audits, compliance with regulatory requirements, and potential legal exposure for environmental matters
- He also has extensive experience negotiating contractual provisions for allocating responsibility for environmental liabilities, and in identifying means to minimize parties’ environmental risk
- Passionate about the law, Bruce’s commitment to clients, understanding and addressing their issues and helping them achieve their goals and objectives, has been Bruce’s focus since he started practicing law
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 venue, 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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