Atty. Sean Christy Cunningham

Atty. Sean Christy Cunningham

Sean Christy Cunningham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Diego San Diego 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Christy Cunningham at a glance

Sean Christy Cunningham is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP (US). They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern (1994). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Kansas (B.A. English, 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Christy Cunningham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Sean practices at DLA Piper LLP (US) in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Christy Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Sean Christy Cunningham is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Sean Christy Cunningham is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 San Diego 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean Christy Cunningham

Where is Sean Christy Cunningham's law office located?
Sean Christy Cunningham's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP (US). You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Christy Cunningham handle?
Sean Christy Cunningham focuses on patent, real estate, ip, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sean Christy Cunningham practiced law?
Sean Christy Cunningham has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Sean Christy Cunningham go to law school?
Sean Christy Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. English, 1991).
How can I contact Sean Christy Cunningham for a consultation?
You can contact Sean Christy Cunningham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sean Christy Cunningham received?
Sean Christy Cunningham's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1994
B.A. English
University of Kansas
- 1991

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern
Admitted: 1994

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