Atty. Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham

Atty. Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham

Jeff Cunningham serves as outside general counsel to growth-phase businesses. He enjoys helping entrepreneurs design ambitious deals and buy, build, and sell profitable companies.

Atlanta Atlanta 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham at a glance

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham is a business attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2000). Educated at Georgia State University (JD, 1999) and Georgia State University (MBA, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeff Cunningham serves as outside general counsel to growth-phase businesses
  • He enjoys helping entrepreneurs design ambitious deals and buy, build, and sell profitable companies
  • He often represents companies that do not have internal legal departments
  • His clients include closely held businesses, emerging businesses, and established companies in a range of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, business and professional services, construction, and technology
  • Jeff advises clients through all phases of the business life cycle, from start up to operations to exit
  • He has assisted clients with choice of entity, business plan development, capital raising (debt and equity), and equity and ownership agreements, as well as commercial transactions and agreements, intellectual property licensing, consulting services, tax structuring, business acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate partnership transactions
  • For clients ready to exit their businesses, Jeff has provided strategic planning, marketing, sale, and post-transaction counsel
  • He regularly represents both borrowers and lenders in asset-based, cash flow, and other lending transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham

Where is Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham's law office located?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham handle?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham practiced law?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham go to law school?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham earned their education at (JD, 1999); (MBA, 1996); (B.S. - Economics, 1992).
How can I contact Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham received?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Cunningham's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
Georgia State University
- 1999
MBA
Georgia State University
- 1996
B.S. - Economics
Vanderbilt University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2000

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