Atty. Sean Cunningham

Atty. Sean Cunningham

Sean Cunningham is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, administrative law, government. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Cunningham at a glance

Sean Cunningham is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hunton And Williams Llp. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on government and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Texas, Austin (J.D., 1997) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1989). Active member of Federal Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Cunningham is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, administrative law, government
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sean practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Sean Cunningham's law office located?
Sean Cunningham's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hunton And Williams Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Cunningham handle?
Sean Cunningham focuses on government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sean Cunningham practiced law?
Sean Cunningham has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sean Cunningham go to law school?
Sean Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Sean Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas, Austin
- 1997
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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