James D. Clark

Background

Clark, James D. was born on May 19, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida, United States.

Education

University of Florida (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1968). Florida State University (Juris Doctor, 1974).

Career

Worked at Cunningham Law Group, P.A. (Tampa, Florida) specializing in General Civil Trial Practice. Negligence, Professional Negligence, Products Liability, Railroad, Aviation, Federal Employers Liability, Insurance Law. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Florida and United States.

District Court, Northern District of Florida.

1978, United States. District Court, Southern District of Florida. 1979, North Carolina and United States.

District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. 1982, United States. Supreme Court and United States.

Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits.

1986, United States. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Recipient, Mike Fogarty "In the Trenches" Award, 1996.

Member: Hillsborough County (Member, Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council, 1989-1992) and American Bar Associations.

North Carolina State Bar. The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council, 1987-1992). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Tampa Bay Chapter, 1992). Master, American Inns of Court.

(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). (Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).

Cunningham Law Group, P.A. is a firm specializing in complex personal injury and wrongful death claims.

As well recognized advocates for injured plaintiffs and survivors, each of the three partners is known for achieving the maximum benefits allowed by law for the firm"s clients. Pursuit of clients" claims and preservation of clients" rights provides the firm"s partners with a history of having successfully appeared before the Florida Legislature on claims bills and having successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. Additionally, each of the partners is dedicated to extending their experience and expertise to the legal community and the community at large by being active in local, state and national legal associations and by being frequent lecturers on current legal topics and trial tactics.

Each of the firm"s partners is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer through the Florida Bar, as well as being certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Achievements

• James D. Clark has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Hillsborough County (Member, Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council, 1989-1992) and American Bar Associations. North Carolina State Bar. The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council, 1987-1992).

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Tampa Bay Chapter, 1992).

Master, American Inns of Court. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).

(Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).