James O. Cunningham
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Orlando, Florida
Practice Areas:
Animal Bites,
Brain Injury,
Construction Accident,
Medical Malpractice,
Premises Liability - Plaintiff,
Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff,
Trucking Accidents,
Wrongful Death
Education Qualification:
Florida State University College of Law
Practice Areas:
Animal bites,
Brain injury,
Construction accident,
Medical malpractice,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Sexual abuse - plaintiff,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
500 Delaney Ave, Suite 404Orlando, Florida, 32801
First Admitted: 1977, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://whkpa.com/attorney/james-o-cunningham/
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Florida, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- American Board of Trial Advocates, National Board of Directors, 1999 - 2005
- FSU College of Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 1987 - 1996
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Chapter President, 1996
- Florida Justice Association
- U.S. Supreme Court
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Charter Member, Central Florida Chapter, 1989 - present
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, Board of Governors, 1985 - 1987
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- Substantial Recovery Against Anesthesiologist, Orange County, Florida - John Doe v. ABC Anesthesiologist
- Electrocution - Construction Site Wrongful Death, Orange County, Florida - Walker v. Jim Walter Homes
- Estate of Doe v. Local Theme Park, Orange County, Florida
- Estate of Doe v. Dr. Ng, Marion County, Florida, Verdict for Negligent Failure to Timely Diagnosis and Treat Resulting in Wrongful Death, Marion County, Florida
- Jane Doe v. Courtney Place Apartments, Orange County, Florida
- Policy Limit Settlements On Difficult Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
- $500,000 Verdict for Wrongful Death of 83-Year-Old Female, Hernando County, Florida - Estate of Crowe v. Certified Grocers of Florida, Inc.
- $1.2 Million Recovery, Estate of Doe v. XYZ Homes, Inc., Leon County, Florida
- $1.2 Million Wrongful Death Recovery, Brevard County, Florida
- $150,000 Recovery for Minor Bitten by Dog, Orange County, Florida
- $300,000 Settlement in Dog Bite Case, Florida
- Electrocution - Construction Site Wrongful Death, Orange County, Florida - Walker v. Jim Walter Homes
- $1.5 Million Recovery for Electrical Burns Suffered by Downed Power Lines - John Doe v. Sumter Electric
- Jane Doe v. Local College, Orange County, Florida
- $300,000 Recovery for Ankle Injury, Orange County, Florida
- $85,000 Trip & Fall Accident
- John Doe v. ABC Health Maintenance Organization, Volusia County, Florida, Recovery for Failure to Diagnose Rectal Cancer
- Jenkins v. United States of America, Federal Court, Failure to Diagnose Pre-Cancerous Condition
- Substantial Recovery Against Anesthesiologist, Orange County, Florida - John Doe v. ABC Anesthesiologist
- Substantial Recovery for Elderly Nursing Home Patient, Orange County, Florida
- $750,000 Recovery for Negligent Prescription of Drugs, Volusia County, Florida - Jane Doe v. John Smith, M.D.
- Jenkins v. United States of America, Federal Court, Failure to Diagnose Pre-Cancerous Condition
- Estate of Doe v. Dr. Ng, Marion County, Florida, Verdict for Negligent Failure to Timely Diagnosis and Treat Resulting in Wrongful Death, Marion County, Florida
- Confidential Settlement Achieved Against Local Hospital
- $4.5 Million Recovery for Minor Child Against Hospital, Orange County, Florida
- $3.75 Million Recovery: Rev. Doe v. XYZ Corp.
- $500,000 Recovery, Truck Collides with Cow on Florida Turnpike, Marion County, Florida
- $500,000 Verdict for Wrongful Death of 83-Year-Old Female, Hernando County, Florida - Estate of Crowe v. Certified Grocers of Florida, Inc.
- $975,000 Recovery on Truck Accident Case
- $1.5 Million Recovery, Lake County, Florida, Robert Doe v. XYZ Trucking Company
- Ranuka Doe vs. GEICO: Substantial Policy Limits Settlement of Underinsured Motorist Claim Against GEICO Arising from Broken Arm Occurring in A Motor Vehicle Accident.
- Significant Recovery for Victim of Motorcycle Accident
- $990,000 Settlement for Minor Injured On Motorcycle, John Doe v. State Farm, Orange County, Florida
- Jay Doe vs. Allstate: Substantial Policy Limits Settlement of Underinsured Motorist Claim Against Allstate for Injuries Arising Out of a Motor Vehicle Accident.
- Alan Doe vs. Allstate: Substantial Policy Limits Settlement of Underinsured Motorist Claim for Shoulder Injury Arising from Interstate Accident Pile Up.
- Carolyn Doe vs. XYZ Defendant: Lawsuit Resulted in Substantial Policy Limit Settlement After Court Granted Permission to Amend Complaint to State Cause of Action for Punitive Damages Against Drunk Driver.
- $775,000.00 Recovery - Seminole County - Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition
- Policy Limit Settlements On Difficult Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
- $100,000 Motor Vehicle Accident w/Minor Impact - No Surgery
- $260,000 Car Accident Recovery for Minor
- $280,000 Verdict, Orange County Florida - Lynn Miller v. Toms Food
- $300,000 Settlement for Colorado Accident Victim
- $300,000 on Hit & Run Accident Case
- $1.2 Million Wrongful Death Recovery, Brevard County, Florida
- $700,000 Recovery in Jet Ski Incident, Seminole County, Florida
- $3.75 Million Recovery: Rev. Doe v. XYZ Corp.
- $94,000 Recovery On Airboat Accident Case
- $1.7 Million Recovery in Wrongful Death Plane Crash, Volusia County
Videos:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_0WnOo_bg, Orlando Car Accident Lawyer James O. Cunningham
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farvxcL7rFY, Orlando Personal Injury Law Firm Overview - James O. Cunningham
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLsfdLMmX1o, Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer James O. Cunningham
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_E_eJQGfb0, Orlando Accident Attorney James O. Cunningham Client Testimonial
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEnOS3yIQMY, Orlando Serious Injuries Lawyer James O. Cunningham
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, The Florida Bar, 1984 - present
- Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 1996-2004
- American College of Board Certified Attorneys, Charter Fellow, 2014
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1985 - present
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Central Florida, Board of Directors
- Family First, Board of Directors
Honors:
- Florida Super Lawyers 2007 - 2010, 2012 - 2017
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2016-2017
- Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America, Law Dragon 3000, 2007 - 2009, 2015
- Bar Register of Preeminent Personal Injury Lawyers, Martindale-Hubble, 1987
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member
- AV Rating, Martindale-Hubble, 1987 - present
Educational Background:
- Reformed Theological Seminary, M.A.B.S, 2003
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, M.S.M, 1975
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, B.S., 1973
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Daytona Beach Plane Crash Injures Two, 2018
- One Dies in Fiery Orange County Crash , 2018
- Florida Car Accident Kills One, Injures Others, 2018
- Four Injured When Car Hits Toll Booth on Florida Turnpike, 2018
- DUI Manslaughter Charges for Man Behind Hit-and-Run Death in Orlando, 2018
- Infant Dies after Attack from Grandma’s Pit Bull in Miramar , 2018
- Adjunct Professor, Barry University College of Law, Trial Advocacy (2009); Foundations of Law (2010)
Industry Groups:
- American Association For Justice; Florida Justice Association
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