Eric A. Cunningham, III
Eric A. Cunningham, III
Partner
He/Him
"I enjoy solving problems to help people. Complex cases and issues bring out my creative side."

Eric A. Cunningham, III
Partner
He/Him
"I enjoy solving problems to help people. Complex cases and issues bring out my creative side."
About Eric
Drawing on his complex litigation background and aerospace law experience, Eric represents clients in claims involving the operation of airplanes and helicopters. He handles a wide range of cases arising out of domestic and foreign aerospace accidents and mishaps, as well as business and insurance disputes involving participants in aerospace and related industries.
Eric's work includes representing product and component manufacturers, maintenance facilities, airlines and other operators, pilots, air traffic control facilities, and insurers. Eric's experience as an aircraft owner and pilot enhances his ability to address sophisticated technical issues with clients and experts, which he simplifies for counseling and adjudication. Eric additionally counsels and represents clients in business disputes arising in aerospace, insurance, and other fields. As such, Eric offers a general practice serving clients in various industries and businesses.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- Washington University School of Law, JD, 1992
- Vanderbilt University, BA, cum laude, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Missouri
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
- US District Court for the District of Kansas
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Eric presents on aviation law to aviation bar associations and underwriters in London. He has also taught a bar-certified course on aerospace law to lawyers new to the field.
Publications
Eric writes topical articles for industry publications.
Interests
Did you know...
When not in the office, Eric enjoys playing and writing music. Eric and his family are actively involved in equestrian and ice hockey communities.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Eric presents on aviation law to aviation bar associations and underwriters in London. He has also taught a bar-certified course on aerospace law to lawyers new to the field.
Publications
Eric writes topical articles for industry publications.