Joshua J. White
Of Counsel
Josh White brings over two decades of legal experience to the courtroom, the conference room, and the negotiation table with a reputation for trial excellence, business insight, and deep client trust. He joined Cherry Johnson Sigmund James PLLC in 2023, in an “Of Counsel” capacity, and focuses on complex commercial and construction disputes.
Josh is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Roughly half of his practice centers on construction-related matters, with proficiency in AIA®, ConsensusDOCS™, and DBIA formats. He investigates and litigates claims involving construction defects, delay and disruption, mechanics’ liens, and payment bond issues across Texas.
Josh also represents clients in a wide range of commercial and financial disputes across multiple industries. He handles business torts, breach of contract claims, trade secret litigation, and Uniform Commercial Code matters — including cases involving negotiable instruments, wire fraud, secured transactions, and bank liability.
He is particularly skilled in cases involving cybercrime and financial institutions. Josh regularly defends or prosecutes wire-transfer claims involving alleged cyberfraud and has significant experience in bankruptcy court, including adversary proceedings involving fraudulent transfers and violations of the Texas Construction Trust Fund Act.
Beyond litigation, Josh offers strategic counsel and mediation services to resolve complex business and construction disputes without the need for trial.
Previously, Josh served as Chief Operating Officer for Pearson Butler, one of Utah’s largest law firms, enabling him to approach disputes not only as a trial lawyer but as a seasoned business leader and problem-solver.
In 2022, Josh stepped away from executive leadership to recover from long-COVID through a pioneering medical program at the AVIV Clinic in Florida. Today, he often mentors others who are navigating personal or professional adversity.
Josh remains a passionate mentor to young lawyers, instilling grit, precision, and reverence for the craft of trial advocacy. As a trial lawyer, over a 20+ year career, Josh still finds joy in a well-crafted argument, a hard-won result, or a beautifully written brief.
His clients often become lifelong friends. Many describe Josh not just as their lawyer, but as someone who stood by them with wisdom, strength, and heart.
Education
- Baylor University School of Law, Business Litigation Concentration, J.D.
- Brigham Young University, B.A., Honors English Professional Writing & Editing
- After attending Brigham Young University – Hawaii Campus, and – thereafter, Brigham Young University – Center for Near Eastern Studies in Jerusalem, Josh graduated from Brigham Young University’s primary campus in Provo, Utah, with University Honors.
- Languages: Functional-to-Proficient in Brazilian Portuguese
Bar & Court Admissions
- Licensed in Texas
- Licensed in Utah
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
- United States District Court for Central District of Utah
- Business Law
- Local Counsel
- Top 10 Speaker Award (6th Place), Baylor Law School Moot Court Competition, 2003
- Top 10 Speaker Award (7th Place), Baylor Law School Moot Court Competition, 2002
- State Bar of Utah, Litigation Section, Member
- Baylor University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, Creditor’s Rights/Debtor’s Remedies, 2009-present
- Baylor University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, World Religions, 2007-present
- Baylor University’s Religion Department, Multi-Faith Advisory Network Group, 2014-present
- North Texas Soccer Association, D License Holder, 2008-present
- Boy Scouts of America, Merit Badge Counselor, 2012-present
- Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Various Subcommittees, 2015–2021
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Admissions Committee, 2014-2020
- State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section, Member, Online CLE Committee 2017-2018
- American Inns of Court, Member, 2013-2016
- Boy Scouts of America, Committee Member, 2014-2016
- Boy Scouts of America, Cub Master, 2008-2009
- Heart of Texas Soccer, Head Coach, 2008-2009
- Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, Advisory Committee, 2007-2009
- Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Waco Class XXIII, 2006-2007
- Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Co-Chair, 2005-2006
- Affiliations:
- Sedona Conference, Work Groups and Events, Trade Secret Litigation
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Alumni – Masters in Trial
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), Alumni – Deposition Skills
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), Alumni – Advanced Trial Skills
- American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Allied, Former Member
- Program on Negotiation (PON) – Harvard Law School, subscriber and supporter since 2013
- ConsensusDocs® – subscriber and supporter since 2012
- Presenter: “An Overview of Collateral Estoppel in Adversary Proceedings,” 29th Annual Adv. Bankruptcy Course, TexasBarCLE.
- Author: “Service of Process on a Foreign Defendant: A Brief Survey,” 63 The Advocate, State Bar Litigation Section Report 8, 2013
- Author: “The Foreclosure Process in the Probate Context,” 48, The Advocate, State Bar Litigation Section Report 99, Fall 2009
- Presenter: “Preservation of Electronic Evidence and Electronic Discovery,” Lorman Education Services, 2008–2009