Atty. James L. Cunningham, Jr.
Jim is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Specialization. As an attorney for over 20 years, Jim has helped countless families and individuals in all areas of estate planning.
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James L. Cunningham, Jr. is a CEO and Lead Attorney based in Auburn, California, practicing at Cunningham Legal. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. History, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Auburn, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Specialization
- As an attorney for over 20 years, Jim has helped countless families and individuals in all areas of estate planning
- Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a Juris Doctor from Whittier College of Law
- Jim focuses his practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, special needs planning, Medi-Cal/VA benefits planning and more
- Jim’s professional memberships include: California State Bar, Ventura County Bar Association, El Dorado County Bar Association , WealthCounsel, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), California Advocates for Nursing Care Reform (CANHR), Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot’s Association (AOPA), Vistage International and Capital City Trial Lawyer’s Association
- In addition, Jim is the best selling author of Savvy Estate Planning
- a book that takes the complex topics of living trusts, wills, probate, estate planning and estate administration and puts them into terms that just about everyone can understand
- The book is available on amazon.com
- Jim is a California native, devoted husband, and father of three children
- He and his wife of 21 years enjoy bicycling and philanthropic community activities
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing 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 Auburn 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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