Atty. Michael Ross Cunningham
Michael Ross Cunningham is a lawyer practicing aircraft disasters, aviation, breach of fiduciary duty & fraud and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Aircraft Disasters & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 28+ Years Experience
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About Michael Ross Cunningham at a Glance
Michael Ross Cunningham is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Cunningham Swaim, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, personal injury, business, ip, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia Northern District Court Indiana Southern District Court (1998). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1998) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Ross Cunningham
- Michael Ross Cunningham is a lawyer practicing aircraft disasters, aviation, breach of fiduciary duty & fraud and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Michael practices at Cunningham Swaim, LLP in Dallas, TX
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Michael Ross Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ross Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Patent Law in Dallas
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Personal Injury in Dallas
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Breach of Contract in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Michael Ross Cunningham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Ross Cunningham's practice in the field of patent, personal injury, business, ip, and breach of contract.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Ross Cunningham brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, personal injury, and business, Michael Ross Cunningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael Ross Cunningham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Ross Cunningham Handles in Dallas
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