December 5, 2024
Christopher Cunningham handles a wide array of tax issues for a broad spectrum of clients at Elliot, Thomas & Gibson, from highly sophisticated international investment funds to family-owned businesses, to local schools and religious organizations. He has practiced in all areas of business tax law, from C-corporations to partnership taxation, from public and private M&A transactions, from tax exempt entities to multi-state tax planning. He has particular experience and expertise in like-kind exchanges and taxation of real estate investments.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Cunningham was educated as a computer scientist and worked for a number of years as an engineer in telecommunications security. He continues to apply the same engineering based practical and results-oriented approach to client problems, for which he has received specific praise from clients.
Honors, Awards, and Distinctions:
Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2016, 2017)
D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas, Tax: General (2015)
Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas (2014-present)
Co-Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Finance Committee (2014–present)
Sustaining Life Fellow, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation (2013–present)
Member, inaugural class of the State Bar of Texas Tax Section Leadership Academy (2012)
Co-Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Solo and Small Firm Committee (2012 and 2013)
Education:
LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, May 2007
J.D. with Honors from the University of Texas School of Law, May 2006
B.S. cum laude in Computer Science and Math from the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, May 2000
