Commercial Litigation
- Business & Contract Disputes
- Partnership & Shareholder Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Trial, Arbitration & Mediation
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Serving Clients with Excellence for Over 75 Years
Cummins & White, LLP is one of Southern California’s premier business law firms. Based in Newport Beach, we advise companies, entrepreneurs, insurers, developers, and institutions across the region and beyond.
For 75 years, clients have trusted our attorneys to navigate complex legal challenges, business opportunities, and pivotal decisions with confidence. From billion-dollar transactions to high-stakes litigation, we deliver practical counsel backed by experience, responsiveness, and results.
legal solutions for
Every Stage of Business
For generations, businesses have trusted Cummins & White to navigate opportunities, manage risk, resolve disputes, and support growth through every stage of their evolution.
- Business & Contract Disputes
- Partnership & Shareholder Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Trial, Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Acquisitions
- Business Sales
- Due Diligence
- Deal Structuring
- Private Equity & Investments
- Joint Ventures & Partnerships
- Business Formation & Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
- Commercial Contracts & Agreements
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
- Workouts & Restructurings
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Project Risk Management
- Construction Defect Claims
- Payment & Mechanic’s Lien Disputes
- Delay & Disruption Claims
- Construction Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Trust & Probate Administration
- Estate & Trust Litigation
- Wealth Transfer Strategies
- Business Succession Planning
- Tax Planning
- Insurance Coverage Analysis
- Coverage Disputes
- Bad Faith Claims
- Policy Interpretation
- Risk Management Counsel
- Insurance Litigation
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Enforcement
- Copyright Protection
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Brand Protection
- Licensing & Agreements
Hear From the Business Leaders Who Trust Us
trusted advisors to
Owners, Executives, and Innovators
Businesses turn to Cummins & White for practical legal counsel, strategic guidance, and solutions tailored to their goals. Whether navigating growth, managing risk, resolving disputes, or pursuing new opportunities, our attorneys help clients move forward with confidence.
Recognized Excellence
For more than seven decades, Cummins & White has earned the trust of clients and the respect of the legal community. The firm is proud to hold an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and to be recognized by leading legal publications, organizations, and industry peers for excellence across multiple practice areas.
Our reputation is built on a commitment to exceptional client service, professional integrity, and outstanding legal results.
Put 75 Years of Trusted Counsel to Work for You
Since 1951, Cummins & White has helped businesses, entrepreneurs, insurers, developers, and individuals navigate complex legal challenges and opportunities.
Whether you need assistance with a transaction, dispute, employment matter, insurance issue, or long-term business strategy, our attorneys are ready to help you move forward with confidence.
Grounded in history, ready for the future
Founded in 1951, Cummins & White was built on a simple principle: deliver exceptional legal counsel with integrity, insight, and practical results. What began as a two-attorney practice has grown into one of Southern California’s premier business law firms—while remaining committed to the personalized service and trusted relationships that have defined the firm for 75 years.Over the past 75 years, Cummins & White has grown into a multidisciplinary business law firm serving clients across corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, estate planning, and insurance matters.
Our clients range from entrepreneurs and closely held businesses to established enterprises, many of whom have trusted the firm across multiple generations.
While the legal landscape has evolved, our core values have remained constant. We believe in direct access to experienced attorneys, thoughtful long-term strategy, and practical solutions aligned with our clients’ business goals.
These principles have shaped our reputation for 75 years and continue to guide our firm today.
Today, Cummins & White serves businesses, entrepreneurs, insurers, developers, and institutions throughout Southern California and beyond.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to helping clients navigate change, seize opportunity, and move forward with confidence.
