About Gary Ray

Gary Ray White is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. His license is currently in active status. Mr. White is a partner at Burton & White, a law firm located at 1325 Howe Ave Ste 214, Sacramento, CA 95825-3364. He has been practicing law for over forty years, serving clients throughout the Sacramento area and the broader Northern California region.

Mr. White earned his Juris Doctor degree from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, graduating in 1982. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Sacramento, where he obtained a degree in 1979. During his time at McGeorge, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution.

Mr. White concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, and business disputes. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, property damage, and tort claims. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. White has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Sacramento for ten years.

Mr. White is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Sacramento County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. White is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Sacramento County effectively.

Education

California St Univ Sacramento

Undergraduate Degree

McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento State Trial Court · Admitted 1982
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1982

Types of Cases Handled

civil litigation personal injury business disputes

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 1325 Howe Avenue, Suite 214 Sacramento CA 95825