Firm Overview

Since 1977, personal injury attorney James Cunningham has dedicated his professional life to helping accident victims and their families receive justice and fair compensation. Mr. Cunningham is a 1977 graduate of the Florida State University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1977.
Jim has again been selected for recognition in 2021 Florida Super Lawyers. This selection is the result of an extensive process of balloting, blue ribbon panel review, and independent research. Only five percent of Florida attorneys have been selected for 2021 Florida Super Lawyers. In addition, Mr. Cunningham is recognized as one of the Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America for 2015, as published by Law Dragon 3000. This is a select group of attorneys representing less than one half of one percent of the nation's legal profession. In 2015, Jim became a Charter Fellow of the American College of Board Certified Attorneys as well.
Since 1987, Jim has been listed among the Bar Register of Preeminent Personal Injury Lawyers, as published by Martindale-Hubbell, the nation's oldest and most respected source of authoritative independent information about members of the legal community. In 2023 was named an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. According to Martindale-Hubbell, "this rating is a significant accomplishment - a sign that a lawyer is considered by his or her peers to be at the highest levels of professional excellence."
Jim holds a seminary degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, served on the board of directors of Man in the Mirror Ministries for six years and regularly speaks at local churches.
Contact our personal injury law firm for representation regarding a car, truck, or motorcycle accident.

Headed by a talented and compassionate attorney, our firm is equipped to handle seriously injured clients. As a Board Certified Trial Attorney, Mr. Cunningham fully prepares each case for the event of a trial—recognizing that cases that are prepared for trial have a likelihood of settling in favor of injured people. With over thirty years of experience, Mr. Cunningham has established good working relationships with local insurance adjusters and more importantly, is able to discuss insurance matters intelligently. In car, truck, motorcycle, and other accidents, insurance companies make many decisions regarding claims, what expenses are covered under the claims, and the settlement amount. Mr. Cunningham's experience, reputation and relationship with insurance carriers allows him to reach the best solution for his clients.
Our firm represents clients who have been injured in car, motorcycle, trucking, and boating accidents. We represent people who are injured by negligent health care and long-term care providers. We represent people who are hurt on dangerous properties. While vigorously pursuing compensation for injured people, our firm remains consistently focused on justice. We strive to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. We care about our clients' needs, carefully considering the cost of the future implications of current injuries as we craft settlement demands.
Contact the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A. if you have been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, or other type of accident.
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5Mr. Cunningham is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney.
I would and have recommended Mr. Cunningham as an attorney. I am extremely happy with the service he has provided for me and my family. I will definately use Mr. Cunningham in the future if I ever need an attorney again.
- John, a Personal Injury client