ABOUT CUNNINGHAMLEGAL
CunninghamLegal’s attorneys are experts in the areas of California estate planning, trust administration, real estate law, advanced tax planning for high net-worth families, business law, probate, disability/special needs planning, asset protection, and much more.
At CunninghamLegal, we’re more than a law firm—we’re a team of forward-looking attorneys dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex legal landscape of modern California. With offices throughout the state, we provide trusted, expert guidance in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Tax Planning, and Business Law.
A Tradition of Integrity. A Vision for the Future.
Founded by James L. Cunningham in 1995, CunninghamLegal has earned a statewide reputation for combining deep legal knowledge with a personal, practical approach. Our attorneys bring decades of experience in crafting smart, legally sound strategies designed to protect our clients’ legacies and empower their next steps.
As California’s laws and economic realities evolve, so do we. CunninghamLegal has built a culture of collaboration and innovation—one where attorneys and staff work together to anticipate change, apply the latest legal tools, and create solutions that stand the test of time.
Expanding to Serve Businesses
Recognizing that our clients’ personal and financial lives are often intertwined with their professional ventures, CunninghamLegal now offers a robust Business Law Practice. Our attorneys assist entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors with entity formation, contracts, succession planning, corporate compliance, and compensation agreements. Whether launching a startup or managing a multi-generational family enterprise, clients can count on our team to protect and grow their business interests with the same care we bring to every estate and trust matter.
The CunninghamLegal Difference
We believe great lawyering starts with listening. Each client relationship begins with understanding—your goals, your challenges, your values. From there, we provide clear, actionable advice, backed by a full-service team of specialists who understand the complexities of California law and taxation.
But we don’t just plan for the future—we help shape it. That’s why CunninghamLegal invests heavily in ongoing client education, attorney education, innovative legal technology, and community outreach. Our team frequently presents legal webinars, publishes legal insights, and contributes to the statewide conversation on estate and business law.
Jim Cunningham’s book, “Savvy Estate Planning: What You Need to Know before You Talk to the Right Lawyer” is a consistent bestseller on Amazon, now in its Third Edition. Jim’s webinars on YouTube have many thousands of followers.
A Statewide Network. A Personal Touch.
CunninghamLegal is proudly “mid-size.” That means small enough for the personal touch, but big enough to offer long-term stability and a wide range of resources and expertise. With offices located across California, CunninghamLegal offers both reach and accessibility. Wherever you are in the state, you’ll find the same commitment to integrity, clarity, and compassion that defines our practice.
CunninghamLegal — Expert. Ethical. Evolving.
Because protecting what matters most means planning with people who see what’s next.
Contact Us today
CunninghamLegal is headquartered in Auburn, California, and has offices throughout Northern and Southern California, including multiple, convenient offices to serve clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Los Angeles region. We serve clients in person, by phone, or on Zoom.
Please request an appointment online, or call us at +1 866.988.3956.
At CunninghamLegal, we guide savvy, caring families in the protection and transfer of multi-generational wealth.
Founder James L. Cunningham, Jr. is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. Learn more about Jim Cunningham.
We are The Living Trust Lawyers.
At CunninghamLegal, our attorneys assist with all estate planning matters including: setting up and amending your living trust, trust administration, asset protection, durable powers of attorney for property, medical directives, and living wills. We guide individuals, families and business owners with their family and business planning needs. With offices throughout California, we can provide you the support you need to accomplish your estate planning goals and more:
- Maintain control over your assets while you are alive and ensure they will be distributed according to your wishes when you pass away
- Help ensure you get the care you need if you become incapacitated, and protect your life savings against the high cost of long-term care
- Ensure that the assets you leave to your surviving spouse and heirs are safe from creditors and predators
- Minimize taxes on your estate
- Pass your values and work ethic to future generations
- Guide your family through the complicated California probate process as quickly as possible
- Work with your trustees and other fiduciaries to efficiently settle your estate
- Resolve disputes over your estate and ensure your wishes are carried out
- Protect your special needs child or adult if you have one
- Obtain all the benefits to which you are entitled if you are a veteran
For over 20 years, we have helped hundreds of individuals and families accomplish their estate planning goals and realize their dreams. We welcome the opportunity to do the same for you.
