Atty. James Speers Cunning

Atty. James Speers Cunning

James Speers Cunning is a lawyer practicing arbitration law, business acquisitions law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James Speers Cunning at a glance

James Speers Cunning is a discrimination, employment, business, m&a, and adr attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Indiana (Inactive) (1977). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1977) and DePauw University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Speers Cunning is a lawyer practicing arbitration law, business acquisitions law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Speers Cunning's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James Speers Cunning is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

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

James Speers Cunning is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Speers Cunning is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Speers Cunning is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Speers Cunning is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Speers Cunning

Where is James Speers Cunning's law office located?
James Speers Cunning's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Speers Cunning handle?
James Speers Cunning focuses on discrimination, employment, business, m&a, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Speers Cunning practiced law?
James Speers Cunning has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Speers Cunning go to law school?
James Speers Cunning earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Speers Cunning for a consultation?
You can contact James Speers Cunning 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 Speers Cunning received?
James Speers Cunning's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1977
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana (Inactive)
Admitted: 1977

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