Leigh A. White, Class Action Attorney in Irvine, California
focused on Class Action, Employment, and Product Liability
Irvine, CA
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Leigh A. White is an attorney based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Cdf Labor Law Llp.
- Based in
- Irvine, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Employment · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Employment, and Product Liability matters from Irvine, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Orange County) (2024).
About Leigh A. White: Leigh A. White is an attorney based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Cdf Labor Law Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Leigh takes on
Leigh concentrates on class action, employment, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leigh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Employment
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Irvine, California
Leigh takes class action matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leigh agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Irvine, California
Leigh takes employment matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leigh agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Irvine, California
Leigh takes product liability matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leigh agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Leigh A. White — class action lawyer in Irvine
Leigh A. White is an attorney based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Cdf Labor Law Llp.
Leigh Ann White is a Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California focused labor, employment, and immigration defense law firm with five offices throughout the state. In her two decades of defending and advising employers, White has successfully resolved complex litigation and disputes, ranging from individual claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class actions, and trade secret allegations. When defending clients against these types of claims, White brings her focused determination and her tried and true experience to the courtroom.
She has defended employers in numerous jury and bench trials, as well as in arbitration, in cases involving allegations of national origin discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, race discrimination, retaliation, gender discrimination, and wage and hour violations. Additionally, White has successfully defended favorable decisions in state appellate courts and has obtained summary judgment for dozens of large corporations with major California workforces.
For over a decade, White has also been on the front lines defending California employers since the rash of wage and hour class actions began. Her experience includes assisting in defeating class certification, achieving advantageous settlements, and preparing and defending employers at trial in these high stakes cases. She is one of the few California attorneys who has taken a wage and hour class action to trial before a jury.
White forms a partnership with clients and identifies their business goals to help guide creative strategies to litigation challenges. As part of her workplace solutions, advice, and training, White helps modify national company policies and systems to comply with California law specifics and trains human resources departments on complex California employment law issues.
Leigh's approach to class action cases
Leigh Ann White is a Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California focused labor, employment, and immigration defense law firm with five offices throughout the state. In her two decades of defending and advising employers, White has successfully resolved complex litigation and disputes, ranging from individual claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class actions, and…
Clients Leigh works with
Leigh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, employment, and product liability matters in Irvine and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southern Methodist University
J.D. · 1993
University of Arkansas
B.S. B.A. · 1990
Leigh studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. B.A. in University of Arkansas.
Law school and academic background
Leigh completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. B.A. in University of Arkansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leigh runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Leigh has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Orange County)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Orange County)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Southern California
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2018
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Orange County) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Orange County) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Leigh A. White's office in Irvine
Leigh's primary office is at 18300 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800, Irvine, California, 18300. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cdf Labor Law Llp
18300 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800
Irvine, California 18300
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How to hire Leigh A. White — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Leigh usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Leigh charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leigh's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Leigh will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Irvine, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Leigh
Leigh discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Leigh confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Leigh's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Leigh A. White
How much does it cost to hire Leigh for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leigh walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Leigh offer a free consultation?
Leigh charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leigh's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Leigh's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Leigh gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Leigh take my case if I'm outside Irvine?
Leigh is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Leigh will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Leigh?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Leigh will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Leigh accepting new class action clients right now?
Leigh's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Irvine, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Leigh handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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