Atty. Eric Alton Cunningham III

Atty. Eric Alton Cunningham III

Eric Alton Cunningham III is a lawyer practicing appellate, complex, class action & mdl, commercial and 8 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Alton Cunningham III at a glance

Eric Alton Cunningham III is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of A (1992) and Missouri USDC, Central District of Illinois USDC, Eastern District of Missouri USDC, Western Distric (2012). Educated at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis (J.D. Associate, 1992) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1989). Active member of Memberships & Activities •Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association •American Bar Association •Air and Space Law Forum •Tort Trial and Insurance Practice •Aviation Insurance Association •Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association •Experimental Aircraft Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Alton Cunningham III is a lawyer practicing appellate, complex, class action & mdl, commercial and 8 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Eric practices at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Alton Cunningham III's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

Eric Alton Cunningham III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Eric Alton Cunningham III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

Eric Alton Cunningham III is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Eric Alton Cunningham III is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Alton Cunningham III

Where is Eric Alton Cunningham III's law office located?
Eric Alton Cunningham III's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Alton Cunningham III handle?
Eric Alton Cunningham III focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Eric Alton Cunningham III practiced law?
Eric Alton Cunningham III has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Eric Alton Cunningham III go to law school?
Eric Alton Cunningham III earned their education at (J.D. Associate, 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Eric Alton Cunningham III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Associate
Washington University School of Law in St. Louis
- 1992
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of A
Admitted: 1992
Missouri USDC, Central District of Illinois USDC, Eastern District of Missouri USDC, Western Distric
Admitted: 2012

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