Atty. Tim Cunningham
Tim Cunningham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Tim, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR
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About Tim Cunningham at a Glance
Tim Cunningham is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim Cunningham
- Tim Cunningham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
- Tim, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Tim Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Portland
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Tim Cunningham is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-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 Portland Choose Tim 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 Tim Cunningham's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Tim Cunningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Tim Cunningham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Tim Cunningham Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Tim Cunningham has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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