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Jeffrey Donald Cunningham

Business Attorney at Atlanta, GA

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also known as Jeff Cunningham, Jeff D. Cunningham

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About Jeffrey

Learn Jeffrey’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Business
    35%
    Serves as outside general counsel for companies without an inside legal department. Most clients are entrepreneur owned and operated, emerging growth and mid-sized companies.

    24 years

  2. Contracts and agreements
    10%
    Serves as outside general counsel for companies without an inside legal department. Most clients are entrepreneur owned and operated, emerging growth and mid-sized companies.

  3. Corporate and incorporation
    10%
    Serves as outside general counsel for companies without an inside legal department. Most clients are entrepreneur owned and operated, emerging growth and mid-sized companies. Entity selection, qualification, shareholder and governance agreements.

  4. Limited liability company (LLC)
    10%
    Serves as outside general counsel for companies without an inside legal department. Most clients are entrepreneur owned and operated, emerging growth and mid-sized companies. Entity selection, qualification, shareholder and governance agreements.

  5. Mergers and acquisitions
    10%
    Assists with form of acquisition, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, finance, and documentation.

  6. Securities offerings
    10%
    Assists with structure of offering, exemption qualifications, compliance, negotiation, and documentation.

  7. Partnership
    5%
    Serves as outside general counsel for companies without an inside legal department. Most clients are entrepreneur owned and operated, emerging growth and mid-sized companies. Entity selection, qualification, shareholder and governance agreements.

  8. Project finance
    5%
    Assists with structuring, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, finance, and documentation.

  9. Tax
    5%
    Assists with planning, structuring, interpretation and advocacy of federal, state, and local income, franchise, and sales tax matters.

    24 years

I am privileged to serve as outside general counsel for businesses that typically do not have an inside legal department.  My favorite clients are entrepreneurs who are passionate about their businesses.  I am pleased to help them grow and maximize the value of those businesses, which are often the owners' primary assets.

 

The breadth of my business experience before settling on a legal services career has shaped my approach to business advice and client service.  I have been a grocery store manager for The Kroger Company, a State and Local Tax Consultant for both Arthur Andersen and KPMG, and have worked as a business and tax attorney for two large and one small law firm.  I have even worked as a jewelry salesman and a men's suit salesman (at Macy's).  As a result, I have a perspective that is somewhat unique among business attorneys.

 

I truly enjoy helping new and emerging growth companies realize their true potential.

Licensed for 22 years
State GA
Status Active Member in Good Standing
Acquired 2000
Updated 11/03/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Jeffrey

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
1075 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Shawn | June 23, 2020
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Outstanding Attorney
Jeff is an exceptionally knowledgeable Business Attorney. More importantly, Jeff was able to see past the surface and ask much deeper and meaningful questions. This resulted in a better outcome for us. I would highly recommend Jeff.
Posted by Chris | June 20, 2020
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Business Influencer
When I hired Jeff to help set up my company, I had no idea that he would bring such a wealth of business knowledge and advice that went way beyond just legal M&A work. Jeff rolled up his sleeves and got down to business as a team member and helped push the company to success. I will continue to work with him on future business endeavors.
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Posted by Johnny | November 15, 2014
Your go-to attorney for all critical business matters...
I have known Jeff for nearly twenty years, and I consider him among my most trusted advisors. He is a first-rate attorney with a fine command of the need to marry practical advice with legal finesse. I lean on him for a wide range of matters, and I have no hesitation in recommending him for legal counsel or general business advisory services.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 500-600 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
  • 2020 - Present
  • Partner
  • Foltz Martin LLC
  • 2009 - Present
  • Member
  • Miller & Martin, PLLC
  • 2018 - 2020
  • Partner
  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • 2013 - 2018
  • Shareholder
  • Carlton Fields
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Partner
  • Seyfarth Shaw
  • 2000 - 2008
  • Consultant
  • KPMG LLP
  • 1999 - 2000
  • Consultant
  • Arthur Andersen
  • 1998 - 1998
  • Manager
  • The Kroger Company
  • 1992 - 1998
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Education

  • Georgia State University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1999
  • Georgia State University
  • M.B.A.
  • 1996
  • Vanderbilt University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • Private Equity Investment
  • Successful

Associations

  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • 2010 - Present
  • Georgia State University College of Law Graduate Leadership Council
  • Council Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Vanderbilt University Alumni Association
  • 2000 - Present
  • Atlanta Humane Society
  • Director
  • 2011 - 2017
  • Sarah Smith Education Foundation
  • Board of Directors
  • 2010 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Awards

  • Legal Elite
  • Georgia Trend Magazine
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2018
  • Legal Elite
  • Georgia Trend Magazine
  • 2018
  • Georgia Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • SuperLawyer Rising Star
  • Atlanta Magazine
  • 2009
  • SuperLawyer Rising Star
  • Atlanta Magazine
  • 2008
  • Legal Elite
  • Georgia Trend magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer Rising Star
  • Atlanta Magazine
  • 2007
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Breakfast Panel Series
  • Internet of Things
  • 2019
  • Breakfast Panel
  • Avoidable Mistakes in Business
  • 2019
  • ATDC Education Series
  • Anatomy of a Deal: Due Diligence Reporting for Buyers
  • 2019
  • National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education
  • Buying and Selling a Business: Start-to-Finish
  • 2018
  • Breakfast Panel Series
  • Smart Cities
  • 2018
  • Real Estate Closing Documents - More than just paper
  • Corporate Documentation of Commercial Real Estate Closings
  • 2010
  • Managing your human capital in a recovering economy
  • Management
  • 2010
  • Managing your brand in a recovering economy
  • Marketing and Intellectual Property
  • 2010
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Brian Daughdrill
Tax Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is one of the smartest lawyers I have worked with. He has a ready-command of the tax and business issues that face companies operating in the current economy."
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Bryan Baer
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Atlanta Business Lawyer Jeffrey Donald Cunningham
Jeffrey Donald Cunningham
Business Attorney
Atlanta, GA
Licensed for 22 years
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