James Owen Cunningham
Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.
With over four decades of experience advocating for the rights of accident victims, Attorney James O. Cunningham’s name is synonymous with Florida Personal Injury Law. Since 1977, he has tirelessly fought to obtain fair compensation for those injured by the negligent acts of others. This dedication has earned him the reputation as one of Florida’s preeminent personal injury attorneys in the areas of:
• Auto Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Aviation Accidents
• Boating and Water Craft Accidents
• Construction & Electrical Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Premises Liability and Inadequate Security
• Product Liability
• Wrongful Death
Mr. Cunningham’s credentials and certifications are extensive. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University College of Law.
Over his extensive legal career, Mr. Cunningham has accumulated numerous certifications, awards and distinctions, including:
• Member of Florida Super Lawyers, placing him in the top five percent of all Florida registered attorneys
• Recognized by Law Dragon 3000 as one of the Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, placing him in the elite one half of one percent of the nation’s legal profession
• Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as among the Bar Register of Preeminent Personal Injury Lawyers
• A Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocated Forum, in recognition of the millions of dollars in compensation he has recovered for accident victims
• Winner of the Avvo Clients Choice Award for Personal Injury
• Certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Specialist
• Board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate with the National Board of Trial Advocates
• National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Auto Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Florida
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Adjunct Professor of Law
- Barry University School of Law
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- Managing Partner
- Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.
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- Partner
- Billings, Cunningham, Morgan & Boatwright P.A.
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- Partner
- Billings, Cunningham & Morgan P.A.
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- Managing Partner
- Cunningham & Morgan P.A.
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- Managing Partner
- Billings & Cunningham P.A.
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- Managing Partner
- Billings, Cunningham & Mitchell P.A.
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- Partner
- Billings & Cunningham P.A.
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- Partner
- Billings, Morgan & Cunningham P.A.
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- Associate
- Billings, Durie & Morgan P.A.
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- Associate
- Billings & Durie P.A.
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- Associate
- Fisher & Matthews P.A.
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- Reformed Theological Seminary
- M.A.B.S
- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D. | Law
- Florida State University College of Business
- B.S.
- Rollins College
- M.S.M
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
- Board of Governors
- Current
- American Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
- Florida Justice Association
- Member
- Current
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Central Florida chapter)
- Charter Member
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- Wisconsin State Bar
- Inactive
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- Maximizing a Client's Recovery Using Trial Exhibits & Medical Illustrations
- Orlando Personal Injury Law
- Florida Personal Injury Law: Government Immunity
- Orlando PI Blog
- Florida Personal Injury Law: Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Orlando PI Blog
- Florida Personal Injury Law: Affirmative Defenses
- Orlando PI Blog
- Advanced Personal Injury: Mastering Your Practice
- National Business Institute: Continuing Legal Education for Professionals
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocacy
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
- Florida Bar
- NBLSC Board Certified Lawyer
- National Board of Legal Specialty Certification