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James O. Cunningham - Orlando, FL
236 South Lucerne Circle East Orlando, FL 32801- 3713
Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.
Orlando Animal Bites -- Plaintiff Lawyer
Overview
Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients' physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients' personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.
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Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients' physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients' personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.
Mr...
Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients' physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients' personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.
Mr. Cunningham has been certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Specialist since 1984 and achieved board certification as a Civil Trial Advocate with the National Board of Trial Advocates in 1985. In 1987 Jim was awarded the highest rating available for legal ability, ethics and diligence by Martindale-Hubbell, the Nation's oldest and most respected attorney rating system. Since 1987 Mr. Cunningham has been a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Personal Injury Lawyers by Martindale Hubbell. He is also a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Jim was again named a 2010 Florida Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers identifies the top 5% of attorneys in Florida, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics.
In 1989 Mr. Cunningham was admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is a national organization comprised of lawyers who represent both individuals and insurance companies, health care providers and product manufacturers. Membership is limited to attorneys who have extensive jury trial experience and who exhibit "high personal character and honorable reputation."
Although there are over 6000 attorneys practicing law in the Central Florida area, there are only 75 members of the Central Florida Chapter of ABOTA. Mr. Cunningham was a charter member of the Central Florida Chapter and served as Chapter President in 1996. He was elected and served on ABOTA's National Board of Directors from 1999-2005.
In 2008, Mr. Cunningham was again selected as one of the Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, as published by Law Dragon 3000. This recognition is given to less than one-half of one percent of America 's 1.1 million lawyers.
Mr. Cunningham has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Central Florida. He also holds a Seminary Degree in addition to his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. Jim and Joyce were instrumental in establishing a fund which provides scholarships for needy children to attend FCA camps in North Carolina . Jim and Joyce also served on the Board of Directors of Family First, an organization based in Tampa , Florida and dedicated to strengthening and improving Florida 's families and they have been supporters of the local Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Cunningham and his experienced and helpful staff are available to meet with you to counsel you concerning your legal rights. There is no charge for the initial consultation and if Mr. Cunningham accepts your case, he will charge no attorney fees or legal costs unless you make a financial recovery for your losses. Please call for your free appointment and put the legal experience of James O. Cunningham, P.A. to work for you.
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About James O. Cunningham
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Practice Areas
- Animal Bites -- Plaintiff
- Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
- Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
- Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1977
- Wisconsin, 1985
- District of Columbia, 1986
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Supreme Court
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, The Florida Bar, 1984
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1985
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Trial Advocacy, Barry University College of Law , Orlando FL, 2009
- Board Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 1996-2004
Other Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Central Florida Chapter, 1989 (Charter Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates, 1996 (Chapter President)
- American Board of Trial Advocates, 1999 - 2005 (National Board of Directors)
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Justice Association
- FSU College of Law Alumni Association, 1987 - 1996 (Board of Directors)
- Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, 1985 - 1987 (Board of Governors)
Classes and Seminars
- Trial Advocacy, Barry University College of Law, 2009 - Present
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, 1977
J.D. - Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1973
B.S. - Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 1975
M.S.M - Reformed Theological Seminary, 2003
M.A.B.S
Office Information
Address
236 South Lucerne Circle East Orlando, FL 32801- 3713
Phone
Fax
- 407-843-8274
Websites
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Included on the 2023 Florida list
Past Lists
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers, Florida Bar, 1984 - Present
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1985 - Present
- Florida Super Lawyer, 2007 - 2010
- Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, 2007 - 2010
- Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member
- Bar Register of Preeminent Personal Injury Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 1987 - Present
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