Atty. James Bernard Cunningham

Atty. James Bernard Cunningham

James Bernard Cunningham is a lawyer practicing business law, marijuana law, real property law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Nashville Nashville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About James Bernard Cunningham at a glance

James Bernard Cunningham is an Attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2001) and Tennessee (2017). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2001) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Bernard Cunningham is a lawyer practicing business law, marijuana law, real property law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Bernard Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Bernard Cunningham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Bernard Cunningham is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

James Bernard Cunningham is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Bernard Cunningham

Where is James Bernard Cunningham's law office located?
James Bernard Cunningham's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bernard Cunningham handle?
James Bernard Cunningham focuses on business, real estate, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Bernard Cunningham practiced law?
James Bernard Cunningham has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Bernard Cunningham go to law school?
James Bernard Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.B.A., 1998).
How can I contact James Bernard Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2001
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2001
Tennessee
Admitted: 2017

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