Atty. James Joseph Cunningham

Atty. James Joseph Cunningham

James Joseph Cunningham is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, disabilities, litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Cunningham at a glance

James Joseph Cunningham is a Member based in San Diego, California, practforg at Hayes & Cunningham. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1987). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1985) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Joseph Cunningham is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, disabilities, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Hayes & Cunningham in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Cunningham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Cunningham 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.

James Joseph Cunningham is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

James Joseph Cunningham is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Joseph Cunningham is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Joseph Cunningham is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James Joseph Cunningham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Cunningham

Where is James Joseph Cunningham's law office located?
James Joseph Cunningham's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Hayes & Cunningham. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Cunningham handle?
James Joseph Cunningham focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Joseph Cunningham practiced law?
James Joseph Cunningham has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Joseph Cunningham go to law school?
James Joseph Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James Joseph Cunningham for a consultation?
You can contact James Joseph 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 James Joseph Cunningham received?
James Joseph Cunningham's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1985
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1987

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