When the stakes are your health, your family, and your future — James O. Cunningham brings over four decades of precedent-setting trial experience to fight for every dollar you deserve.
Recognized by the Industry's Highest Authorities
Hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements won for Central Florida injury victims across four decades of practice.
A documented record of winning — built on preparation, experience, and the willingness to take cases to trial when necessary.
Contingency-fee representation means you face zero financial risk. We only get paid when you do.
Civil Trial Law Board Certification — one of the most rigorous credentials in the Florida legal community, held by very few attorneys.
Avvo 10.0 Superb, AV Preeminent, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Your case is personally reviewed by James O. Cunningham — not delegated to a paralegal. You get experienced counsel from the first call.
Since 1977, the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham has fought for the rights of injured Floridians across a broad range of personal injury matters — with the same relentless commitment to maximum recovery every time.
Discuss Your CaseResults depend on specific facts and legal principles applicable to each case. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Since 1977, James O. Cunningham has dedicated his career to one mission: winning justice for people who have been hurt through no fault of their own. What began as a commitment to Central Florida accident victims has grown into one of the region's most decorated personal injury practices — with over $250 million recovered, a 97% success rate, and a legacy of precedent-setting verdicts that have changed lives and shaped Florida law.
Mr. Cunningham is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer — a distinction held by a small fraction of attorneys in the state, awarded only to those who demonstrate mastery of civil trial law through examination, experience requirements, and peer review. He is also NBLSC Board Certified, holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb, is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
At the heart of this firm is a simple pledge: open, honest, and fair representation from the first meeting to the last. Mr. Cunningham personally reviews every case submission and works relentlessly to pursue the maximum compensation you deserve. You pay nothing unless we win.
Every case follows a proven path — built on meticulous preparation, honest counsel, and the relentless pursuit of the maximum recovery your injuries demand.
1-877-FL-INJURYCall 877-FL-INJURY or submit your case online. Attorney James O. Cunningham personally reviews all submissions — at no cost and no obligation to you.
We gather evidence, consult experts, assess the full scope of your injuries including long-term financial implications, and build a comprehensive legal strategy.
Most cases settle before trial. We negotiate from a position of documented strength, with a trial record that insurance companies take seriously.
When a fair settlement isn't offered, we take your case to court. Mr. Cunningham's precedent-setting verdicts demonstrate what happens when insurers underestimate him.
We don't close a case until you have received the compensation you deserve — covering medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term costs.
"Mr. Cunningham is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney. I am extremely happy with the service he has provided for me and my family. I will definitely use Mr. Cunningham in the future if I ever need an attorney again."— John, Personal Injury Client
Nothing upfront. The firm works exclusively on a contingency fee basis — meaning if there is no successful recovery, you owe nothing. You pay only when we win your case.
The firm maintains a 97% success rate, built over decades of diligent case preparation, skilled negotiation, and aggressive courtroom advocacy on behalf of injured Floridians.
The firm handles car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, slip and fall, construction accidents, aviation crashes, boating accidents, nursing home abuse, product liability, and mass tort claims including Roundup, mesothelioma, and J&J Talcum Powder cases.
Throughout Central Florida — including Orlando, Lake Mary, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Debary, Deland, Inverness, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Tampa, The Villages, Mt. Dora, Clermont, Titusville, and Cocoa.
Seek medical attention first. Document the scene if you are able. Do not give recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney. Contact our firm for a free case evaluation — early action protects your rights and your evidence.
Board Certification by The Florida Bar is the state's highest credentialing standard for attorneys. It requires demonstrated experience, a rigorous written examination, and peer review — and is held by only a small percentage of Florida lawyers. Mr. Cunningham holds this distinction in Civil Trial Law.
Every case is different. Mr. Cunningham evaluates not just your current injuries but also their long-term financial implications — including future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering — to pursue the maximum compensation your situation warrants. A free evaluation is the first step.
A free, no-obligation case review with attorney James O. Cunningham. No upfront cost. No risk. Just answers.
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