Atty. Phillip Michael Cunningham
Phillip Michael Cunningham is a lawyer practicing general business practice, litigation, construction law and 8 other areas of law. Phillip received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Phillip Michael Cunningham at a Glance
Phillip Michael Cunningham is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Phillip M. Cunningham A Law Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1975) and California State University at Sacramento (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Michael Cunningham
- Phillip Michael Cunningham is a lawyer practicing general business practice, litigation, construction law and 8 other areas of law
- Phillip received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Phillip practices at Phillip M. Cunningham A Law Corporation in Sacramento, CA
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Phillip Michael Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Michael Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Wills in Sacramento
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Wrongful Termination in Sacramento
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Workplace Discrimination in Sacramento
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Contracts in Sacramento
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Trusts in Sacramento
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-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 Sacramento Choose Phillip Michael 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 Phillip Michael Cunningham's practice in the field of wills, wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, and trusts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Michael Cunningham brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Phillip Michael Cunningham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, wrongful termination, and discrimination, Phillip Michael Cunningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Phillip Michael 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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