Atty. Thomas J. Cunningham

Atty. Thomas J. Cunningham

Thomas J. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, class actions, bankruptcy, restructuring & insolvency and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 59 J. Erfahrung 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Cunningham at a glance

Thomas J. Cunningham is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Locke Lord LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit , U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, including Trial Bar , U.S. Supreme Court (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar (1997). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas J. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, class actions, bankruptcy, restructuring & insolvency and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas J. received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Thomas J. practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Cunningham's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Thomas J. Cunningham is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Thomas J. Cunningham is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Thomas J. Cunningham is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg 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 Thomas J. Cunningham

Where is Thomas J. Cunningham's law office located?
Thomas J. Cunningham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Cunningham handle?
Thomas J. Cunningham focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas J. Cunningham practiced law?
Thomas J. Cunningham has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Thomas J. Cunningham go to law school?
Thomas J. Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Thomas J. Cunningham for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas J. 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 Thomas J. Cunningham received?
Thomas J. Cunningham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1993
B.S.
Arizona State University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit , U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, including Trial Bar , U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsi
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit , U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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