Atty. James C. Cumming

Atty. James C. Cumming

James C. Cumming is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 1 other area of law.

Helena Helena 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Cumming at a glance

James C. Cumming is a Principal based in Helena, Montana, practicing at James C. Cumming. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1986) and University of Montana (B.A. Political, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Montana. Serands clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C. Cumming is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at James C. Cumming in Helena, MT

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Cumming's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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.

James C. Cumming is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James C. Cumming is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James C. Cumming is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Cumming

Where is James C. Cumming's law office located?
James C. Cumming's law practice is located in Helena, Montana. The firm is James C. Cumming. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Cumming handle?
James C. Cumming focuses on car accidents, personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has James C. Cumming practiced law?
James C. Cumming has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James C. Cumming go to law school?
James C. Cumming earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Political, 1983).
How can I contact James C. Cumming for a consultation?
You can contact James C. Cumming 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 James C. Cumming received?
James C. Cumming's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 1986
B.A. Political
University of Montana
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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