John Cunningham
About John Cunningham
John Cunningham is a lawyer based in Belleville, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. John Cunningham is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Belleville, Illinois
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Brown & James PC
Education: Southern Illinois University, J.D., graduated 1986 and Elmhurst College, B.S., graduated 1983
Location: Belleville, IL
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