Atty. William Briggs Cunningham
William Briggs Cunningham is a lawyer practicing premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, negligent supervision and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Motor Vehicle Accidents & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About William Briggs Cunningham at a Glance
William Briggs Cunningham is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, slip & fall, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York State United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts (1983). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Briggs Cunningham
- William Briggs Cunningham is a lawyer practicing premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, negligent supervision and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- William practices at Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP in New York, NY
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William Briggs Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Briggs Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Car Accidents in New York
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in New York
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Construction Accidents in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose William Briggs 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 William Briggs Cunningham's practice in the field of car accidents, slip & fall, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Briggs Cunningham brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, slip & fall, and construction, William Briggs Cunningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means William Briggs Cunningham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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