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James P. Cunningham represents clients in Birmingham, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About James P. Cunningham
James P. Cunningham maintains one of the most highly regarded family law and divorce litigation practices in the state. In his over 30 years in practice, he has represented numerous men and women well-known in the Detroit metropolitan community. His career includes ten published appellate cases concerning important family law issues, three of these before the Michigan Supreme Court.
A prolific author, Jay has published over twenty articles on family law topics. He lectures extensively throughout the state. He is one of three attorneys in Michigan certified as a fellow in the International Academy of Family Law. He is on the faculty of three institutes that provide legal education and certification to lawyers and non-lawyers, and is the adjunct professor of family law at Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is a Fellow and past President, of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the most prestigious organization of family law practitioners in the nation. Jay is also a past President of the Oakland County Bar Association, a current member of the Board of Trustees of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and a current member of the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Museum.
Prior to law school, Jay served five years with distinction as an officer in the United States Navy.
Jay is frequently honored for achievement by his peers and ranking organizations. He has been named as a “Michigan Super Lawyer” since its inception, and has been honored as one of Michigan’s “Top 100 Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. He is also ranked by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® “Preeminent”™ Lawyer since 1988.
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Brown University
— · 1972
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Michigan
1980 · ACTIVE
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Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers “Top 100 Michigan Lawyers”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyers, 2006 to 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — DBusiness Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit,” 2012 to present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nation’s Top One Percent, 2014 to present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers, 2013 to present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Association of Distinctive Counsel
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV “Preeminent” Lawyer (peer review ranking by Martindale-Hubbell), 1988 to present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Bar Association National Pro Bono Award, Veterans Assistance, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oakland County Bar Association Distinguished Service Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in American Law, 6th Edition, 1999
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in the World, 19th edition, 1990
2026
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What areas of law does James P. Cunningham practice?
James P. Cunningham focuses on Family Law.
Where is James P. Cunningham located?
James P. Cunningham primarily serves clients in Birmingham, Michigan, with an office at 380 North Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300.
How experienced is James P. Cunningham?
James P. Cunningham has 46 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1980.
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