Atty. George D. Cunningham
George D. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing ada & fmla compliance, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law.
ADA / FMLA Compliance & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 53+ Years Experience
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About George D. Cunningham at a Glance
George D. Cunningham is a Retired Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1973). Educated at Georgetown University J.D. 1973 Lead Articles Editor and Member Georgetown University J.D. Executive Board for the Journal of Law and Policy in International Business (—) and City College of the City University of New York B.A. with high honors Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About George D. Cunningham
- George D. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing ada & fmla compliance, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law
- George received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 53 years
- George practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI
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George D. Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George D. Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Employment Law in Milwaukee
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Class Action in Milwaukee
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Civil Rights in Milwaukee
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose George D. Cunningham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish George D. Cunningham's practice in the field of employment, class action, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
George D. Cunningham brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and civil rights, George D. Cunningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means George D. Cunningham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues George D. Cunningham Handles in Milwaukee
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