A Litigation Firm Built for High-Stakes Disputes
Darrell P. White
Co-Founding Partner
William O. London
Co-Founding Partner
Joshua M. Kimura
Co-Founding Partner
Business Litigation Attorneys in Orange County
Kimura London & White LLP is a business litigation and trial law firm based in Irvine, California, representing companies, executives, and professionals in complex commercial conflicts throughout Orange County and Southern California. The firm serves entrepreneurs and corporate entities ranging from small businesses to multinational organizations facing high-stakes disputes involving significant financial exposure, reputational risk, or operational disruption.
How We Approach Every Case
Business disputes often involve significant financial exposure, confidential information, and operational disruption. Effective litigation requires disciplined discovery, strategic depositions, expert coordination, and well developed motion practice. Poorly prepared cases invite unfavorable settlements and prolonged uncertainty. Opposing counsel notices the difference immediately.
Our attorneys prepare every matter as if it will proceed to trial. This approach strengthens negotiation posture, clarifies risk assessment, exposes weaknesses in opposing claims early, and consistently positions clients for favorable outcomes through settlement, dismissal, or verdict. Clients benefit from attorneys who understand not just the law, but the business consequences of every litigation decision.
Who We Represent
The firm's clients include closely held businesses, partnerships, corporations, executives, and high net worth individuals navigating disputes with significant financial or professional consequences. Kimura London & White LLP also represents clients in real estate litigation, high asset divorce, and serious injury matters where experienced courtroom counsel is essential. The common thread across every engagement is complexity, stakes, and the need for attorneys prepared to litigate aggressively when required.
Types of Cases We Handle
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Breach of contract litigation
- Business fraud and misrepresentation
- Defamation and business torts
- Class action defense
- Construction defect disputes
- Commercial real estate litigation
- Trust and estate litigation involving business interests
Serving Businesses Throughout Southern California
Kimura London & White LLP represents business clients in commercial litigation matters throughout Southern California. The firm appears regularly in Orange County Superior Court, and handles matters across state and federal courts throughout California, including the Central District of California.
Whether your dispute involves a local business partner, a multinational corporation, or a counterparty in another jurisdiction, our attorneys have the experience and courtroom presence to litigate effectively on your behalf.
Looking for help in Los Angeles County? Check out our Los Angeles Business Litigation page.
Our Record of Results
With a record of multimillion dollar results in Orange County Superior Court and courts throughout California, Kimura London & White LLP delivers strategic, results driven advocacy tailored to the realities of modern business disputes. Early strategic assessment, disciplined discovery, and deliberate execution often shape the trajectory of complex litigation long before a courtroom appearance is required.
Our attorneys have recovered in excess of $21 million in settlements and verdicts across a range of complex matters, including a $4 million settlement in a premises liability case resolved at the courthouse steps, a $1.9 million bench verdict, and significant recoveries on behalf of individuals who were initially offered nothing by opposing insurance carriers. The firm has also secured complete victories in First Amendment and anti-SLAPP matters, recovering attorney's fees in full from the opposing party.
Our results reflect a consistent commitment to preparation, precision, and aggressive representation when it matters most. We do not treat cases as files. We treat them as businesses and people worth fighting for.
If your company or someone you care about is facing a significant dispute, contact Kimura London & White LLP for a confidential consultation.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients include business owners, executives, and individuals who came to us facing significant legal exposure and needed attorneys prepared to fight. Their experiences speak for themselves.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does business litigation typically take in California?
The timeline varies significantly depending on the complexity of the dispute, the court, and whether the matter resolves through settlement or proceeds to trial. Many commercial cases in Orange County and Los Angeles Superior Court resolve within one to two years, though complex matters involving multiple parties or extensive discovery can take longer. Early strategic assessment often has the greatest influence on timeline and outcome.
What should I do if I receive a lawsuit from a business partner or competitor?
Time is critical. Deadlines to respond to a complaint in California are strict, and failing to act quickly can result in a default judgment against you. Contact an experienced business litigation attorney as soon as possible to assess your exposure, preserve relevant documents and communications, and develop a response strategy.
Does Kimura London & White LLP handle cases outside Orange County?
Yes. The firm represents clients in commercial litigation matters throughout Southern California and across California, appearing regularly in Orange County Superior Court, Los Angeles Superior Court, and state and federal courts, including the Central District of California. Clients located outside Southern California who are facing disputes in this region are welcome to reach out.
What types of businesses does the firm represent?
The firm represents businesses, partnerships, corporations, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. Clients range from entrepreneurs and small business owners to multinational organizations facing complex commercial disputes with significant financial exposure.