Atty. James Richard Cunningham

Atty. James Richard Cunningham

James Richard Cunningham is a lawyer practicing utility, transportation, administrative and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years.

Olympia Olympia 69 yrs experience 69 year
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About James Richard Cunningham at a glance

James Richard Cunningham is a civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Olympia, Washington. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Washington (1957). Educated at University of Washington (LL.B., 1957) and Seattle University (B.A., 1954). Serands clients in Olympia, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Richard Cunningham is a lawyer practicing utility, transportation, administrative and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James practices in Olympia, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Richard Cunningham is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Richard Cunningham is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Richard Cunningham is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Richard Cunningham

Where is James Richard Cunningham's law office located?
James Richard Cunningham's law practice is located in Olympia, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Cunningham handle?
James Richard Cunningham focuses on civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Richard Cunningham practiced law?
James Richard Cunningham has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James Richard Cunningham go to law school?
James Richard Cunningham earned their education at (LL.B., 1957); (B.A., 1954).
How can I contact James Richard Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Washington
- 1957
B.A.
Seattle University
- 1954

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1957

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