Britton G. White

Britton G. White is of counsel in our Athens, Georgia, office, and he concentrates his practice on general liability, transportation, and premises liability defense. With nearly two decades of experience, Britton brings seasoned litigation insight to clients navigating complex civil matters.

Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Britton spent 16 years at an insurance defense firm in Savannah, where he represented insurers and their insureds in automobile and premises liability cases, insurance coverage disputes, and declaratory judgment actions. He has extensive experience managing all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal, including handling motions hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials in state and federal courts across Georgia. He also regularly advised clients and insurance carriers on settlement strategy and litigation risk.

Britton earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Emmanuel University in 2002.

Publications

•Georgia Supreme Court Clarifies CGL Coverage Analysis on the “Occurrence” Requirement Georgia Defense Lawyer, Fall 2013
•Insurance Coverage Update Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Law Journal, 2013
•Current Status of Apportionment in Georgia: As Many Questions as Answers Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Law Journal, 2012
•Student Rights: From In Loco Parentis to Sine Parentibus and Back Again? Understanding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in Higher Education Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal, 2007

In the Press

Hall Booth Smith Welcomes Amy Cowan and Britton White as Of Counsel in Athens Office

June 24, 2025

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is excited to welcome Amy Cowan and Britton White as of counsel lawyers in the firm’s Athens office. Both lawyers bring substantial litigation experience, having overseen cases from pre-suit through appeal. “Amy and Britton bring exceptional litigation experience that will greatly strengthen our Athens office,” said Partner Christian Henry, who oversees