Fred Cunningham
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Fred Cunningham
Biography
Fred Cunningham limits his practice to serious personal injury and insurance company coverage and bad faith litigation. He has obtained well over one hundred million dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Mr. Cunningham has been included in every issue of Florida Super Lawyers since 2006, including being listed as one of the “Top 100" lawyers in 2012. He has been included in the Florida Trend “Legal Elite” every year since 2007 in both personal injury and insurance law. Fred has also earned Florida Bar Certification, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar, for competency and experience as a civil trial lawyer. He has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the nation’s oldest guide to the legal profession, for his for legal ability and ethical standards. Since 1997, Mr. Cunningham has been very active in the Florida Justice Association, a statewide organization of attorneys who fight to preserve our civil justice system. Since 1997, Fred has been elected by his peers to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors. During that time, Fred has served on and chaired several committees. He has received numerous leadership and fundraising awards. During that time, he has been one of the top political fundraisers in the state for both Democratic and Republican candidates. He has also given numerous invited lectures to his peers on the topics of trial practice and insurance company bad faith. He is currently immediate Past President, having served as FJA President from June, 2011 to June, 2012. Fred has also been very active in local bar associations. For several years, Fred served on the Board of Directors of the North County Section of the Palm Beach County Bar and served as its President for the 2000-2001 year. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach County Justice Association for several terms and served as President in 2009.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Cunningham Whalen & Gaspari
Year: 1992 - Current
Description: Fred Cunningham joined Cunningham Whalen & Gaspari in 1992
Professional Associations
Florida Justice Association Executive Committee Member (Current)
Palm Beach County Bar Association Member (Current)
Palm Beach County Justice Association Treasurer and Board Member (Current)
The Florida Bar # 0775487 Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Awards
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Eagle Workhorse Award
Florida Justice Association 1998.0
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Silver Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 1999.0
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Silver Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2000.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2001.0
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Silver Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2003.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2004.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2005.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2006.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2008.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2009.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2010.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2011.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2012.0
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Gold Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2007.0
Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law J.D. (1988)
Year: 1988
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Belmont Abbey College B.A. (1985)
Year: 1985
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
“Steps You Can Take to Strengthen the Bad Faith Case”, Workhorse Seminar, Florida Justice Association
“Steps You Can Take to Strengthen the Bad Faith Case”, Workhorse Seminar, Florida Justice Association
Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer: Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Websites
http://toppalmbeachinjurylawyers.com/
TopPalmBeachInjuryLawyers.com
Main Office
2401 PGA Blvd., Suite 140, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-6269