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James P Cunningham

James P Cunningham

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Suite 300, 380 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009

Trials, Family Law, Child Custody and 18 more

About James P Cunningham

James P Cunningham is a lawyer practicing trials, family law, child custody and 18 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years. James practices at Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. in Birmingham, MI.

James P Cunningham (Birmingham, Michigan)

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December 06, 2011
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Jay was literally the person who saved my life this year. What began as a simple divorce turned into a nightmare of a year including alimony, legal guardianship, possible bankruptcy, conservatorship, a second mortgage lawsuit settlement and finally death of the ex-spouse. Jay and his colleagues were there to see me through every step of the way. Without the help of Jay, I don't think I would have gotten through this past year. I would and have highly recommend Jay to anyone!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 15
    • Trials
    • Separation
    • Non-routine financial valuation
    • Property Division and Equitable Distribution
    • Business Valuation
    • Spousal Support and Alimony
    • Change of Domicile and Relocation
    • Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Palimony Claims
    • Annulments
    • Enforcement of Court Orders and Judgments
    • Mediation, Arbitration and Private Adjudication
    • Appeals
    • Hague Convention Proceedings
    • Spousal Torts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Marshall v Marshall, 135 Mich App 702 (MI Ct App 1984)
    Syrkowski v Appleyard, 420 Mich 367 (MI Sup Ct 1985)
    Zecchin v Zecchin, 149 Mich App 723 (MI Ct App1986)
    In re Dodge Estate, 162 Mich App 573 (MI Ct App 1987)
    Krause v Krause, 177 Mich App 184 (MI Ct App 1989)
    Solomon v Shuell, 435 Mich 104 (MI Sup Ct 1990)
    Sparks v Sparks, 440 Mich 141 (MI Sup Ct 1992)
    Mauro v Mauro, 196 Mich App 1 (MI Ct App 1992)
    Tokar v Alberry, 258 Mich App 350 (MI Ct App 2003).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Michigan
    Memberships
    Oakland County (Chair, Family Law Committee, 1988-1990
    Member, Board of Directors, 1993—
    President, 2003-2004) and American (Member, Family Law Section
    Member, Executive Committee, Law Practice Management) Bar Associations
    State Bar of Michigan (Member, Family Law Section
    Executive Board, Family Law Council, 1988-1994
    Chair, Character and Fitness Committee, District I)
    American Inns of Court (Charter Master).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, 2009-2010); Michigan Bar Foundation; Oakland Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Directors).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Michigan State University Detroit College of Law
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Brown University
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
    honors
  • Military Service
    Lt., U.S. Navy, 1972-1977
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1950
    Providence, Rhode Island, November 1, 1950

James P Cunningham

Share Holder at Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C.
5.0
1 review

Suite 300, 380 North Old Woodward AvenueBirmingham, MI 48009U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James P Cunningham was admitted in 1980 to the State of Michigan.
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    Yes, James P Cunningham has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, James P Cunningham has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. has 21 attorneys at this location.
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    James P Cunningham attended Michigan State University Detroit College of Law.

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