William J. "Bill" White
About William J. White
William J. White is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. William J. White is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Current Firm: Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: San Francisco, CA
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