Michael S Cunningham

Michael S Cunningham

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

750 B Street, Suite 2840, San Diego, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

We represent individuals in claims related to wrongful termination, as well as unpaid wage issues.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 900-1000 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cunningham Law, APC

750 B Street, Suite 2840, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Michael S Cunningham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Raul Balcázar Arellano | August 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Overall

Mr. Mike Cunningham. Your are Elite Lawyer & Great on what you did for my family & I. We are really grateful that God has Bless us with you to resolve my case within 4 months just like you gave me your word from the beginning. I am Happy that you fought for me to the end to received a lot more funds.... Now I have peace of mind to start a new chapter in my life, seek for a new employment, and or seek my own Bussiness as an owner operator. Thank you for doing a great Job at Mediation. I highly recommend Mr. Cunningham. He really cares for his clients. 10 stars rating!. You will always be a friend to me. May God Bless your Bussiness & Your Family Always. Amen!

Posted by Brian | March 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Cunningham

Michael Cunningham handled my case. Michael is efficient and professional, he's extremely talented and puts everything he has into your case. He has the rare attributes of honesty and solid integrity. You can also relax because he's very transparent and does everything he says he's going to do with ...no hidden agendas. The staff at Cunningham Law are professional warm, and sincere, they try to expedite your needs without making you feel like a number. Based on my experience, Cunningham Law optimises professionalism with the rare attributes of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Posted by James | June 6, 2012

A friend and fighter

Michael Cunningham is a very good and out standing,awnest and caring lawer Michael puts his clients before him self he will do what ever it takes to get things right for his cliets. He puts in long hours on his cases to prepair the documents for his clients,if you do not under stand what is going on ...he will do what ever it takes so you feel comforitable.Mike is ACES in my book. In his cases if it goes to meadeation or to court you can feel safe and secure with him he will fieght for your rights not lead you astray.Just remember when you get Michael Cunningham to represent you in a case you got a friend on your side.

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Michael S Cunningham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Oleg Cross

Employment and labor lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an exceptionally bright and thoughtful lawyer, and his work product and analysis are far more advanced beyond his years. He has an excellent grasp of employment law, and anyone would be fortunate to have him as an advocate."

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Christopher Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an intelligent and hard-working attorney, and a good friend. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a number of cases. All ended with excellent results."

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Christopher Smith

Consumer protection lawyer

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Michelle Baker

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Lawyers Under 40

2013

Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media

2012

Outreach Coodinator, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

2012

A+ rated, Better business bureau

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Cunningham Law, APC

2011 - 2013

Partner, Baker & Cunningham, LLP

2007 - 2011

Associate, B|R Law Group, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Chair

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Co-chair

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Chair Elect

2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Law Practice Management & Marketing Committee

Chair Elect

2010 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

San Diego Inn of Court

2009 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

2011 - 2012

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, ADR in Labor & Employment Law

Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v. Roe Employer

$690,000

Doe v. Roe Employer

$120,000.00

Doe v. Roe Employer

$96,000.00

Doe v. Roe Employer

$102,000.00

Doe v. Roe

$500,000.00

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Education

N/A

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Fullerton

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2016

Barrister's Club

CELA Barristers Roundtable

2011

University of San Diego

Labor & Employment Law

Publications

2012

Amazon Publishing How to Win Your Unemployment Appeal

Languages

English

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