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James O Cunningham

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James O Cunningham

also known as Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

5.0
109 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident

500 Delaney Ave #404, Orlando, FL

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About James

Biography

Since 1977, I have been helping Florida accident victims receive justice and fair compensation

Since 1977, I have been helping auto accident victims receive justice and fair compensation

Since 1977, I have been helping personal injury and accident victims receive justice and fair compensation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

Attorney James O. Cunningham has over 30 years experience helping auto accident and injury victims throughout the state of Florida.

50 years | 10,000 cases

40%
Personal Injury 40%

Orlando Florida personal injury lawyer James O. Cunningham has over 30 years of experience helping accident and injury victims throughout the state of Florida.

50 years | 8,000 cases

40%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

Attorney James O. Cunningham has over 30 years experience helping accident and injury victims throughout the state of Florida.

50 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 40 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

James O. Cunningham

(407) 843-8274

Fax

500 Delaney Ave #404, Orlando, FL, 32801

cunninghampilaw.com
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James O Cunningham's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Personal Injury (41) Car Accidents (34) Lawsuits & Disputes (27) Insurance (9) Motorcycle Accident (3) Animal & Dog Bites (2) Slip and Fall Accident (2) Wrongful Death (2) Bankruptcy & Debt (1) Debt Settlement (1) Litigation (1) Probate (1) Trucking Accident (1) Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (51) Recommendation (47) Advocacy (33) Responsiveness (33) Communication Style (30) Staff & Support (25) Professionalism (24) Compassion (22) Practice Area Knowledge (21) Character & Conduct (20) Trustworthiness (13) General Knowledge (11) Cost of Services (7) Punctuality (2) Free Consultations (1)

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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Attorney ! You will be glad you found him- I certainly was!

After my experience with 3 different, well known, heavily advertised attorneys, who promised me everything and delivered NOTHING, I finally found Attorney James Cunningham. My experience with him was quite the opposite as he promised nothing and delivered everything. His assistant Barbara is fabulous..., intelligent, and warm which really made for a pleasant experience during the whole process. Attorney Cunningham always returned phone calls, he always did what he said that he would do, and in my opinion went to extra mile. I would like to add that I am a future law student and have had previous experience in the legal profession and I was impressed by his professionalism and attention. I didn't have a big money case, I didn't have a strong case, but nonetheless I was never made to feel that way. I strongly suggest that you choose James Cunningham to represent you, as soon as you think you might need a lawyer. You will be in good hands.

Posted by Jay | January 11, 2010 | Personal Injury

I would highly recommend James Cunningham

I am an Engineering Manager for a company in Longwood, Florida and live in Deltona in Volusia County. I was rear-ended in April of 2005 and was injured due to the negligence of another driver who was in a big hurry. Mr. Cunningham helped me to obtain a fair settlement as a result of that accident. ... I was first referred to Mr. Cunningham by a good friend of mine at work. Everything my friend said about Mr. Cunningham was true. He was honest and straightforward and made me feel at ease from the moment that I first met him. He was concerned about my well being and seemed to genuinely care about me. I told him that I was a Christian and we both shared how much God was a part of our lives. Later I came back to Mr. Cunningham in June of 2006 after I was rear-ended again by yet another careless person in a hurry. This second accident resulted in me having neck surgery in 2007. Jim was caring and concerned throughout my recovery after the surgery. He was very patient and encouraging during the more than 18 months that it took to obtain an equitable settlement for this second accident. Then after I thought I was safe from ever being injured in a car again I was struck as a pedestrian in December of 2008. I again went back to Jim and he was astonished that I had been involved in yet another accident. As he works toward helping me with this most recent accident he has expressed the same genuine care and concern as he did the very first time that I had met him in 2005. I honestly didn’t have a very high opinion about lawyers until I met James Cunningham. I now consider him a respected and cherished friend and would highly recommend him to anyone that needs assistance from a lawyer.

Posted by Michele | December 16, 2009 | Personal Injury

James Cunningham review

I was involved in an auto accident where my car was totaled and I was injured due to the fault of the other driver that had been drinking. I was scared & had no idea what to do. I was referred to Mr. Cunningham & he immediatley put my mind at ease. He explained things to me in terms that I could u...nderstand. He gave me every possible scenario for each action he took and advised me what he thought was the best option. I ended up having back surgery and ultimatley Mr. Cunningham won me the maximum settlement amount that I was eligible for. I was able to pay all of my medical expenses & had enough money left over to purchase a home for my son and I. I can honestly say that Jim Cunnungham is an attorney that truly cares. My case was settled over a year ago and he still calls or e-mails me just to see how I am. He didn't forget about me after the case was over. He is a great man & a great attorney & I highly recommend him.

Posted by Donald Wallace Farmingville ,NY | December 16, 2009 | Car Accidents

Mr. Cunningham was terriffic

I had a car accident in Florida while on a family vacation.After returning to New York and seeking legal advise from two different lawyers,I was told that I didn't have a case,I spoke to my father who lived in Florida and he advised me to get a Lawyer who practices in Florida .I went online and foun...d Mr. Cunningham who was very responsive to all my needs being first concerned that we were medically ok.He then moved forward with my suit getting me a very satisfied offer.I would strongly reccommed Mr. Cunninghams firm to my family,friends and anyone else in need of legal advise andor legal representation.

Posted by Robert | December 15, 2009 | Personal Injury

Unsolicited Letter of Recommendation

In July of 2002 I was seriously injured in an automobile accident through the fault of another driver. Even though my injuries were thought to be minimal, Jim agreed to represent me in my dealings with the various insurance companies. He was very careful to explain Florida law to me, and to keep my... expectations realistic. Later on, it became clear that I was much more seriously injured than was previously thought. The new medical revelations were difficult to interpret and still more difficult to prove. Jim and his staff were always supportive, understanding and professionally competent. At no time did Jim urge me to make any representation which was vague, untrue or misleading. On the contrary, he insisted on the highest standards of honesty and fair play. On the other hand, no stone was left unturned, and come mediation, were were in a position on unimpeachable rectitude and thorough preparation. We prevailed at mediation with an award that was fair for all concerned. Much is made of personal injury attorneys and their negative impact on insurance premiums and the general cost of doing business. No doubt some of it is deserved, but not in Jim's case. Dealing with insurance companies requires the use of legitimate force, and Jim and his staff provide this in the time of your greatest need. We live in a land governed by the rule of law, and for this we should be grateful. We have good laws, and a good personal injury attorney like Jim is able to make sure they apply in your case.

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James O Cunningham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Black

Car accident lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Davito

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Cunningham is an excellent lawyer who provides caring and competent representation to all of his clients."

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James Holliday

Car accident lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Cunningham has unmatched experience handling car accident cases. He is dedicated, well prepared and knowledgeable. Jim Cunningham is my "go to" lawyer for car accident cases in the Orlando and surrounding area."

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Michael Ely

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Cunningham is a highly skilled and ethical attorney. He is pragmatic and a straight shooter. His legal experience and knowledge is second to none and I would have no hesitation referring him a case."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lynn Aust

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know James from the Christian Legal Society and he is a man of integrity."

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Anne-Marie Bowen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cunningham is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about his clients and carefully helps them when they are facing difficult personal times. He has an excellent reputation in the community and is a great advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2020

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, Law Dragon 3000

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, Law Dragon 3000

2015

American College of Board Certified Attorneys, Charter Fellow

2015

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

2013 Top Rated Lawyer in ‘Personal Injury Law’, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, Law Dragon 3000

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Board Certified, Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Florida's Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1987

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Bar register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

1985

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1984

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Of Counsel, Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A.

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of James O. Cunningham P.A.

2010 - 2013

Adjunct Professor of Law, Barry University School of Law

1999 - 2005

Partner, Billings, Cunningham, Morgan & Boatwright P.A.

1994 - 1999

Partner, Billings, Cunningham & Morgan P.A.

1992 - 1994

Managing Partner, Cunningham & Morgan P.A.

1990 - 1992

Managing Partner, Billings & Cunningham P.A.

1987 - 1989

Managing Partner, Billings, Cunningham & Mitchell P.A.

1985 - 1987

Partner, Billings & Cunningham P.A.

1981 - 1985

Partner, Billings, Morgan & Cunningham P.A.

1980 - 1981

Associate, Billings, Durie & Morgan P.A.

1979 - 1980

Associate, Billings & Durie P.A.

1977 - 1979

Associate, Fisher & Matthews P.A.

Associations

1989 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates (Central Florida chapter)

Charter Member

American Association for Justice

Florida Justice Association

1999 - 2005

American Board of Trial Advocates

National Board of Directors

1996 - 1996

American Board of Trial Advocates (Central Florida chapter)

Chapter President

1987 - 1996

FSU College of Law Alumni Association

Board of Directors

1985 - 1987

Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Edward Doe v. Orange County Sheriff's Office

Case settled for maximum statutory amount plus limits of underinsured motorist coverage

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Education

2003

Reformed Theological Seminary,

M.A.B.S

1977

Florida State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1975

Rollins College

M.S.M

1973

Florida State University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2025

Fresh Start Ministries

Who Are You? Is your identity achieved or received?

Publications

2011

2010

2010

2010

2010

2010

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2010

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

3

Legal Guides

Legal Guides

Video Legal Guide

Car Accident Advice in Orlando

14 Dec 2011
Video Legal Guide

What is a Personal Injury Case?

09 Jun 2010
Video Legal Guide

Why Hiring an Experienced Orlando Personal Injury Attorney is Important

09 Jun 2010
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