Atty. James W. Cunningham
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James W. Cunningham is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, product liability, nursing home, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for Northern and Western Districts Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (1995). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1994) and LeMoyne College (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Onondaga County Bar Association New York State Bar Association American Bar Association Defense Research Institute Trucking Industry Defense Association. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
James W. Cunningham got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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James W. Cunningham's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Cunningham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James W. Cunningham is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
James W. Cunningham is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
James W. Cunningham is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
James W. Cunningham is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James W. Cunningham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Syracuse are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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