Atty. Richard James Cunningham

Atty. Richard James Cunningham

Richard James Cunningham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, probate, civil litigation. Richard received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard James Cunningham at a glance

Richard James Cunningham is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dahl & Bonadies. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on probate, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2006) and DePaul University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard James Cunningham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, probate, civil litigation
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Richard practices at Dahl & Bonadies in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard James Cunningham is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard James Cunningham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Richard James Cunningham is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard James Cunningham

Where is Richard James Cunningham's law office located?
Richard James Cunningham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dahl & Bonadies. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Cunningham handle?
Richard James Cunningham focuses on probate, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard James Cunningham practiced law?
Richard James Cunningham has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Richard James Cunningham go to law school?
Richard James Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Richard James Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2006
B.A.
DePaul University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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