Our Mission
We are committed to advocating our clients’ positions, resolving their issues, providing counsel, protecting their interests, and helping them achieve their goals in a responsive, courteous and efficient manner.
Our Firm
Cummins & White, LLP is one of Southern California’s premier business law firms. Based in Newport Beach, the firm advises companies, entrepreneurs, insurers, developers, and institutions across the region and beyond.
In 2026, Cummins & White proudly celebrates 75 years of trusted counsel—a legacy built on long-term relationships, strategic insight, and results that matter.
The firm provides a full spectrum of legal services, including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, estate planning, insurance coverage and defense, and complex business litigation.
75 Years of Trusted Counsel
Founded in 1951, Cummins & White has grown from a two-lawyer practice into a respected business law firm serving clients throughout California and beyond. Today, the firm combines decades of experience with a forward-looking approach to helping clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment.
Known for handling sophisticated, time-sensitive matters, Cummins & White recently guided clients through more than $1 billion in transactions in a single day and over $1.4 billion in transactions within a 30-day period.
The firm holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence and ethical conduct.
Built on relationships. Driven by results. Focused on what’s next.
Our Community
Cummins & White’s commitment to service extends beyond the practice of law. Our attorneys and staff are actively involved in charitable organizations, nonprofit boards, community initiatives, and professional associations throughout Orange County and beyond.
We believe strong communities are built through engagement, leadership, and service. Whether supporting local causes, serving in leadership roles, or volunteering their time and expertise, members of our firm are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
For 75 years, service has been a cornerstone of our commitment to clients, colleagues, and community.
Our Values
At Cummins & White, our values guide how we serve clients, support one another, and engage with our community. They shape our culture, inform our decisions, and reflect the standards that have defined our firm for 75 years.
Integrity
We maintain an unwavering adherence to the highest ethical and moral standards and obligations of our profession.
Excellence
We strive to achieve the best possible result with everything that we undertake. We are committed to furthering our expertise to provide quality legal services in a professional manner.
Service
We are committed to understanding the needs of our clients and exceeding their expectations.
Teamwork
We work together to accomplish greater results.
Respect
We treat others with consideration and dignity.
Trust
Through consistency in our actions and living by our values, we earn the trust of others.
Communication
We maintain open communication with our clients and keep them involved in decisions. We keep each other informed about case handling and important firm matters.
Firm Atmosphere
We promote a collegial atmosphere, a cooperative spirit, and a balanced work environment.
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Our Clients
For 75 years, Cummins & White has served a diverse range of businesses, entrepreneurs, insurers, developers, institutions, and individuals throughout Southern California and beyond.
Our clients span a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from emerging companies to established market leaders. The organizations featured below reflect the breadth of industries and matters we serve, with each client relationship built on a foundation of trusted counsel, responsive service, and a commitment to achieving meaningful results.
Adventist Health Managed Care
Adventist Health System, West
Affordable Housing Access
ALG Investment Group: Series A
Allianz Group
Allison Asset Management
Almquist Produce Brokerage
Allstate Insurance Company
Amanat Enterprises
American Modern Insurance Group
American Specialty Insurance Company
Anabi Oil Corporation
Arnel Hopkins, LLC
Association of California Cities
Atlantic Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
AXIS Insurance
Bankers Auto Acceptance Co./Time Finance
California Association for Nurse Practitioners
California Earthquake Authority
California Rifle & Pistol Association
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
CIBA Insurance Services
City Ventures, LLC
CNA
Comp Air USA
Cost Saver Management
Del Amo Construction
Electrolurgy, Inc.
Encompass Insurance
Endurance U.S. Insurance
E-Plastering
Farmers Group of Insurance Companies
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
First American Specialty Insurance Company
Foremost Insurance Group
Fox Transportation
Georgian Hotel, Inc.
Gillis Architects
Gourmet Trading
Great American Insurance Group
Greer & Kirby Co., Inc.
Hanford Community Medical Center
Harris Taylor Management/Better Apartment Living
Haven Hospitality Group
Healthy Brands
Hoag Foundation
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Huntington Financial Services
ICL Systems, Inc.
Imperial Sprinkler Supply
Insulectro
KDC, an EMCOR company
Komodo Enterprises, Inc./Solar Monkey
Lloyds
Main Electric Supply
MC2 Environmental Engineering Services/Solar Monkey
McKently/Malak Architects
Newport Coast Development, LLC
Nurses Service Organization
Pacific Tank Lines
Portos Bakery
Performance Products
QBE First
Quality Plastering/Lakeview Professional
Reggio Corp. (Cirivello’s Restaurant)
Reinhard Petroleum, LLC
RM Dalton Corporation
Robert Mayer Corporation
Royal Mattress
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Santa Monica BMW
SC Fuels
Simi Valley Hospital and Healthcare Services
Soccers Elite Corp.
Spec-Tex, Inc.
Steadfast Companies
Storm Industries, Inc.
The Anaheim Transportation Network
The Colony Group
Thompson Enterprises
Turner Construction Company
Wellington Foods, Inc.
West Coast Development, Inc.
Wes-Tec, Inc.
Western Lath and Plastering
Wireless Infrastructure Services
Wood Textures, Inc.
