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Attorney Profiles
Daniel M. White
Daniel M. White was born in Orange, California, on February 14, 1947, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1975. He was educated at San Diego State University (B.A., 1972) and Hastings College of Law, the University of California (J.D., 1975). He belongs to Alpha Mu Gamma, the National Honorary Foreign Language Society and Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Honorary Political Science Society. Mr. White is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate), the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association (Legal Malpractice Committee), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (Board of Directors, 1992-1994), the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 1989-1990), and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers of San Diego (Board of Governors, 1999-2001). The San Diego Defense Lawyers named Mr. White "Defense Lawyer of the Year" for 2002. In the San Diego Magazine for the years 2001 and 2005, Mr. White was recognized in the "Best Lawyers" section, and in the February 2002 edition of California Lawyer, he was recognized as one of the best attorneys in the legal malpractice area of law. In 2006, The San Diego Daily Transcript listed Mr. White as one of the top ten attorneys in San Diego. Additionally, he has been selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for the years 1999-2006. He has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, and an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego County Superior Court. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law (1987-1990). Mr. White is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and holds the rank of Major (retired) in the United States Army Reserve. Mr. White also serves and qualifies as an expert witness in legal malpractice litigation. His specialties include agricultural litigation, business litigation, construction litigation, professional liability litigation (accountancy, legal and medical professionals), product liability litigation, real estate litigation, and intellectual property litigation.
Foreign Languages: Spanish
You can contact Mr. White at DWhite@whiteoliver.com.

Susan L. Oliver
Susan L. Oliver was born in Iowa City, Iowa, December 25, 1966, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court (Southern District of California) in 1993. She was educated at the University of Iowa (B.A., with distinction, 1989, Phi Beta Kappa) and the University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1992). While in law school, Ms. Oliver was a member of the Iowa Law Review. Ms. Oliver is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. She is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association, the American Inns of Court (Louis M. Welsh Chapter), the Defense Research Institute and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers of San Diego. Ms. Oliver regularly presents seminars on employment law and personal injury issues. Ms. Oliver specializes in professional liability, personal injury, business, employment and complex civil litigation.
You can contact Ms. Oliver at SOliver@whiteoliver.com.
Steven G. Amundson
Steven G. Amundson was born in Watertown, South Dakota, March 10, 1952, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1976. He was educated at the University of Iowa (B.A., with distinction, 1973, Phi Beta Kappa) and Stanford University (J.D., 1976). Mr. Amundson is rated "AV" by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate), the State Bar of California and has been admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeal (Ninth Circuit), United States District Courts (Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California). He has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Amundson is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers of San Diego, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association and served on the board for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (2003). He regularly appears on panels for deposition and advanced deposition practice. His specialties include business and employment litigation, professional liability, personal injury and construction litigation.
You can contact Mr. Amundson at SAmundson@whiteoliver.com.
Associates
Beth J. Manover
Beth J. Manover was born in Brooklyn, New York, October 21, 1972, and was admitted to the California Bar and the United States District Court (Southern District of California) in 2001. She was educated at The American University (B.A., Dean's list, 1994) and the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2001). Ms. Manover is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Inns of Court (Louis M. Welsh Chapter).
You can contact Ms. Manover at bmanover@whiteoliver.com.
Mina Miserlis
Mina Miserlis was born in San Diego, California, February 18, 1972, and was admitted to the California Bar in January 1998. Ms. Miserlis was admitted to the United States District Court (Southern District of California) in 2001. She was educated at the University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1994, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1997). Ms. Miserlis is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Barrister's Club, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.
You can contact Ms. Miserlis at mmiserlis@whiteoliver.com.
Conor J. Hulburt
Conor J. Hulburt was born in Escondido, California, November 14, 1980, and was admitted to the California bar and the United States District Court (Southern District of California) in 2007. He was educated at California State University, Chico (B.A., 2003) and the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2007). Mr. Hulburt is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.
You can contact Mr. Hulburt at chulburt@whiteoliver.com.
Of Counsel
Robert E. Gallagher, Jr.
Robert E. Gallagher was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 6, 1950, and was admitted to the California Bar in1975. He was educated at California Western University (U.S.I.U.) (B.A. 1972) and California Western School of Law (J.D.1975), and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Gallagher has received the highest rating ("AV") available from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory for ethics and legal ability. He is a member of, and has served on the boards of a number of professional organizations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates, the San Diego County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, San Diego Defense Lawyers and the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys.
You can contact Mr. Gallagher at rgallagher@whiteoliver.com.
Linda J. Sinclair
Linda J. Sinclair was born in Port Hueneme, California, October 29, 1949, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1989. She is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was educated at the University of Texas (B.A., with high honors, 1986) and the University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1989). While in law school, Ms. Sinclair was a member and director (1988-1989) of the Board of Advocates. Ms. Sinclair specializes in general and complex civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, employment, professional liability, and significant personal injury and product liability matters. She is also an appellate practitioner whose successes include Carretti v. Italpast, 101 Cal. App. 4th 1236 (2002).
You can contact Ms. Sinclair at lsinclair@whiteoliver.com.
Micheal C. Webb
Micheal C. Webb was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 1, 1945, and he was admitted to the California Bar in January 1981. He is also a member of the Hawaii Bar (May 1981), and he is licensed to practice law in Colorado (1995). Mr. Webb was educated at the University of California, Davis (BA Economics 1972, MA Economics 1976, JD 1980). Mr. Webb is also a member of the bar of the USDC for the District of Hawaii, and of all four federal judicial districts in California, as well as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court. In law school, Mr. Webb was president of the Law Students Association (1979-1980). While in private practice in Hawaii (1980-2001), Mr. Webb served as a court appointed Commissioner and Master, and as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Webb also served as a hearing committee member for the Office of Disciplinary Council for the Hawaii State Bar Association, and as an expert witness in a legal malpractice action. Mr. Webb served as a commissioned officer and a Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war, and he is still active in general aviation as a flight instructor for all levels of certification for single and multiengine aircraft and instruments. Mr. Webb specializes in business, commercial, personal injury, real property, construction, and complex litigation, with an emphasis on federal proceedings.
You can contact Mr. Webb at mwebb@whiteoliver.com.
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