Russell M. Cunningham, IV

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL 35203
Selected to Rising Stars: 2011
- Business/Corporate (40%),
- Real Estate: Business (40%),
- Tax: Business (10%),
- Closely Held Business (10%)
Cunningham Firm, LLC provides legal counsel for businesses and individuals primarily in the areas of general business and corporate law; business planning; mergers and acquisitions; real estate; real estate finance; and taxation. The firm represents clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing; retail; heavy equipment sales and leasing; residential and commercial construction; real estate investment, leasing, management, and development; hospitality/hotels; professional practice groups; public relations and marketing; and financial institutions.
About Russell Cunningham, IV
Admitted: 1998, Alabama
Professional Webpage: http://redmountainlawgroup.com/portfolio/russell-cunningham/
Honors/Awards:
- AV Peer Review Rating , Martindale - Hubbell, 2018
- Top Lawyer - Commercial Real Estate, Birmingham Magazine, 2018
- Top Lawyer - Stars of the Bar, B Metro Magazine, 2018
- Top Lawyer - Stars of the Bar, B Metro Magazine, 2017
- AV Peer Review Rating , Martindale - Hubbell, 2017
- Top Lawyer - Tax, Birmingham Magazine, 2016
- AV Peer Review Rating , Martindale - Hubbell, 2016
- Top Lawyer - Stars of the Bar, B Metro Magazine, 2016
- Top Lawyer - Commercial Real Estate, Birmingham Magazine, 2016
- Top Lawyer - Tax, Birmingham Magazine, 2015
- Top Lawyer - Commercial Real Estate, Birmingham Magazine, 2015
- AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
- Top Lawyer - Commercial Real Estate, Birmingham Magazine, 2014
- AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale - Hubbell, 2014
- Top Lawyer - Tax, Birmingham Magazine, 2014
- Best for M & A Advisory - Alabama, Acquistion International, 2014
- Groundbreaker Award - Legal, Birmingham Magazine, 2013
- Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 2007
- Who's Who in American Law, 2001
- Best Paper in State & Local Taxation, New York University School of Law, 1999
- Balch & Bingham Corporate Law Award, The University of Alabama School of Law, 1998
- Best Paper in Limited Liability Companies & Other Closely Held Entities, The University of Alabama School of Law, 1997
- Best Paper in Antitrust, The University of Alabama School of Law, 1997
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Alabama State Bar - Member of Business Law Section (Member of Standing Committee on Legislation); Tax Section (Former Chairman of IRS Liaison Committee); and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections.
- American Bar Association - Member of Business Law; Tax; and Real Property, Trust and Probate Sections. Member of Business Law Section Committee on LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities; Tax Section Committee on Partnerships; and Tax Section Task Force on the Simplification of Subchapter K. Member of Real Property, Trust and Probate Section's Real Estate Transactions Committee.
- Birmingham Bar Association - Member of Business Law Section, Executive Board (2014 - 2018), Chairman (2018), Chair Elect (2017), Treasurer (2014 - 2016)
- Samford University Brock School of Business - Entrepreneur Roundtable
- Birmingham Business Alliance - Finance & Taxation Committee
- Birmingham Venture Club - Member
- Birmingham Tax Forum - Member
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center - Advisory Board (2017 - 2018); Young Leadership Board (2009 - 2016, President - 2014, Vice President - 2013, Treasurer - 2012)
- Fresh Water Land Trust - Young Leadership Board (2009 - 2016)
- Downtown Rotary Club, Member
- Coastal Conservation Association - Birmingham Board Member, State Board Member (President - 2013, Chairman - 2014), National Executive Board (2014)
- Central Alabama Women's Business Center - Board Member
- Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts - Board Member, Finance Committee, and Endowment Committee
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Graduate of Leadership Birmingham, 2016
- Graduate of Alabama Leadership Initiative, 2010
Educational Background:
- LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law, 2000
- J.D., The University of Alabama School of Law, 1998
- B.S., Management, Auburn University, 1993
Industry Groups
- Construction
- Financial Institutions
- Hospitality/Hotels
- Manufacturing
- Professional Practice Groups
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Finance
- Retail
- Venture Capital
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Last Updated: 4/3/2018