Benjamin T. Ben White

Benjamin T. Ben White

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
52+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Bio

Named by Best Lawyers in America as the “2012 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the exempt organizations area and as the “2013 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the trusts and estates litigation area, Ben White's practice emphasizes exempt organizations of all kinds, as well as estate and tax planning. As a partner in the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the Southeast, Mr. White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organizations with intractable tax problems. His clients include international, national, regional and local tax-exempt organizations, public and private, located throughout the United States and in other countries. Mr. White counsels extensively with both exempt organizations and lawyers, accountants and other professionals representing exempt organizations; and he provides strategic advice on the array of tax, business, cultural and political issues that are distinct to exempt organizations. Mr. White also maintains an extensive wealth planning practice, representing some of the wealthiest individuals and families in the Southeast and providing counseling to individual and institutional trustees, executors, personal representatives and other fiduciaries throughout the region. Named by Best Lawyers in America as the “2012 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the exempt organizations area and as the “2013 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the trusts and estates litigation area, Ben White's practice emphasizes exempt organizations of all kinds, as well as estate and tax planning. As a partner in the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the Southeast, Mr. White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organizations with intractable tax problems. His clients include international, national, regional and local tax-exempt organizations, public and private, located throughout the United States and in other countries. Mr. White counsels extensively with both exempt organizations and lawyers, accountants and other professionals representing exempt organizations; and he provides strategic advice on the array of tax, business, cultural and political issues that are distinct to exempt organizations. Mr. White also maintains an extensive wealth planning practice, representing some of the wealthiest individuals and families in the Southeast and providing counseling to individual and institutional trustees, executors, personal representatives and other fiduciaries throughout the region.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Atlanta (2015)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Atlanta (2013)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Atlanta (2012)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Special Focus: Charitable Gift Planning
  • Special Focus: Churches
  • Special Focus: Education
  • Special Focus: Estate Planning
  • Special Focus: Fiduciary Duties
  • Special Focus: Gift Planning
  • Special Focus: Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
  • Special Focus: Private Foundations
  • Special Focus: Probate
  • Special Focus: Succession Planning
  • Special Focus: Tax
  • Special Focus: Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Special Focus: Trust Administration
  • Has been featured as one of the leading Georgia lawyers for exempt organizations and estate planning in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Fulton County Arts Council Salute to the Arts Award, 1989
  • Received the 2005 Greater Good Award from the Georgia Planned Giving Council and has been featured as one of the leading Georgia lawyers for exempt organizations and wealth planning in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989

Education

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1973
  • Harvard University, graduated 1973
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AB, graduated 1969

Reviews

D

Daniel Ramos

2 weeks ago

A competent veteran attorney, but communication could improve

I engaged Mr. White of Alston & Bird to assist with a complex trust administration issue that had escalated into a dispute among beneficiaries. His depth of experience, particularly his recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in trusts and estates litigation, was immediately apparent. With over five decades of practice, his strategic understanding of Georgia probate law is unquestionable. He successfully navigated the core legal challenge, and the outcome was ultimately favorable. However, the process itself was sometimes frustrating. Given his stature and likely heavy caseload, responses to emails and calls were often delayed by several days, which added to our stress during an already tense family situation. While his junior associates were more accessible, we primarily sought his direct counsel. Furthermore, the billing structure, though standard for a firm of this caliber, felt quite rigid for what was, at times, a waiting game. Mr. White is undoubtedly a brilliant and highly decorated attorney—his Harvard Law pedigree and awards speak for themselves. For straightforward, high-stakes legal matters where his expertise is paramount, he is a solid choice. Just be prepared to manage expectations around communication timelines and to be proactive in following up if you need timely updates.

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