Brantley White

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Brantley White is an “AV” rated lawyer in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory. He focuses his practice on defective tire litigation, automotive product liability, commercial truck wrecks, and general negligence cases, including workplace accidents and premises liability cases. Brantley’s trial experience spans three decades and includes numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts in both general negligence cases and product liability cases.

Brantley is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), which membership is by invitation only after having tried multiple cases to verdict. 

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Brantley’s reputation in the courtroom was built on winning very difficult cases against large companies represented by large law firms. Recognized by his peers as a “warrior” and a “force in the courtroom,” Brantley is considered a “go-to” trial lawyer in catastrophic personal injury and product liability cases that other lawyers consider too challenging. His proven track record of securing seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for his clients in complex cases is what is most often noted by other lawyers. Brantley’s trial record includes the following notable wins:

  • $61,000,000 jury verdict in Moreno v. Honda, where the jury found a defect in the fuel system of a 2012 Honda Odyssey that resulted in the burn deaths of two occupants. Brantley overcame the fact that the driver of the “bullet” car was more than 3 times the legal limit of alcohol and traveling well over the speed limit. Fellow lawyers, prior to trial, remarked that the case was simply “unwinnable.”
  • $41,000,000 jury verdict in Rocha v. Michelin North America, where Brantley meticulously gathered the testimony of former tire builders to prove the subject tire was contaminated during the building stage. Brantley used the former tire builder’s testimony to convince the jury that the tire suffered from a manufacturing defect. Brantley won the case despite admitting his client was not belted at the time of the accident. This is considered the largest tire verdict ever in Texas for a single Plaintiff.
  • $6 million Waco Federal Court jury verdict & settlement in Browning v. Colonial Freight, which arose out of a zero offer because the State Trooper concluded at the scene that Brantley’s client was at fault. Brantley’s cross-examination of Colonial’s accident reconstruction expert convinced the jury that the accident was caused by the improper lane change of the 18-wheeler operated by Colonial. Brantley secured a confidential settlement post-trial.
  • $4.75 million Georgia jury trial verdict & settlement in Atlanta, Georgia State District Court in Hines v. Railserve, where Brantley proved his client’s supervisor approved the building of an exploding potato gun that caused his client catastrophic brain injuries. Other lawyers deemed the case “unwinnable” because the Plaintiff participated in the building of the device after working hours. Brantley secured a confidential settlement post-trial.
  •  $19,000,000 jury verdict Webb County Verdict in Olivares v. Colonial Freight, where Brantley uncovered documents proving the trucking company violated both its internal safety policies and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
  • Confidential multi-million dollar trial verdict & settlement Weiss v. Rough Creek Management LLC, where Brantley proved that the property management company negligently created a dangerous condition on the premises of a luxury corporate retreat. Other lawyers avoided the case because the client signed a waiver in favor of the lodge. Brantley secured a confidential settlement post-trial on yet another case that their lawyers rejected.
  • Confidential multi-million dollar trial verdict & settlement in Salazar v Townsend Oilfield Services, where Brantley tried the case during COVID, because the carrier refused to pay a fair offer to Brantley’s client prior to trial, alleging Brantley’s client did not need surgery. The jury (many of whom wore masks) unanimously voted in favor of Brantley’s client. Brantley secured a confidential settlement post-trial from the insurance company, which was far greater than the last offer made prior to trial. This case is notable because many lawyers avoided jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the jury trial verdicts listed above, Brantley has settled hundreds of cases and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients in complex catastrophic personal injury and product liability cases. These settlements often occur just before the trial begins or during the trial itself. Insurance companies have learned it is better to settle than allow Brantley to step in front of a jury.

Brantley continues to selectively take on complex product liability and general negligence cases involving burns, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, amputations, and wrongful death.  Brantley warmly welcomes the opportunity to joint-venture cases with fellow trial lawyers across the country.

Education

Texas Tech University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

University of Texas at Austin

B.A.

Memberships and Recognitions

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Trial lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

HONORS AND AWARDS

AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Texas Super Lawyer, A Thomson Reuters Business, 2009 and 2011-2021

PUBLICATIONS AUTHORED

Strategies on Navigating Through FMVSS 213

 
Million Dollar Avocates Forum
Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum

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