Atty. Thomas Michael Cunningham

Atty. Thomas Michael Cunningham

Thomas Michael Cunningham is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment counseling and risk avoidance, union avoidance, organizational campaigns, and nlrb proceedings and 13 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Michael Cunningham at a glance

Thomas Michael Cunningham is a Shareholder based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Nyemaster Goode, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984), Iowa United States District Courts for: N.D. Iowa, S.D. Iowa, W.D. Missouri, D. Nebraska, C.D. Illin (1989), and Nebraska (2023). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1984) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Michael Cunningham is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment counseling and risk avoidance, union avoidance, organizational campaigns, and nlrb proceedings and 13 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices at Nyemaster Goode, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Michael Cunningham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Cunningham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Michael Cunningham is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas Michael Cunningham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas Michael Cunningham is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Iowa →

Class Action

Thomas Michael Cunningham is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Iowa →

Trade Secrets

Thomas Michael Cunningham is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Michael Cunningham

Where is Thomas Michael Cunningham's law office located?
Thomas Michael Cunningham's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Nyemaster Goode, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Michael Cunningham handle?
Thomas Michael Cunningham focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Thomas Michael Cunningham practiced law?
Thomas Michael Cunningham has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas Michael Cunningham go to law school?
Thomas Michael Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Thomas Michael Cunningham for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Michael Cunningham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Michael Cunningham received?
Thomas Michael Cunningham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1984
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984
Iowa United States District Courts for: N.D. Iowa, S.D. Iowa, W.D. Missouri, D. Nebraska, C.D. Illin
Admitted: 1989
Nebraska
Admitted: 2023

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