Ryan Y. Cunningham

Ryan Y. Cunningham is a partner at Cunningham & Mears in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. With nearly three decades of dedicated legal service, he has established himself as a powerful advocate for those navigating the complexities of motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions and oilfield injuries, as well as slips-and-falls, premises liability, dog bites, defective products and many more. His practice is defined by a sophisticated understanding of Oklahoma’s legal landscape, helping secure high-stakes results for victims of negligence, workplace incidents and workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Cunningham’s academic foundation began at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1992. He subsequently returned to Oklahoma to pursue his legal education, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1996. Following his graduation, he was admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma in 1996, launching a career marked by unwavering professional confidence and a commitment to judicial integrity. The legal community has consistently recognized Mr. Cunningham for his deft litigation skills and ethical standards. He has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and maintains an "Excellent" rating on Avvo. These accolades reflect his ability to navigate diverse personal injury matters – from intricate animal bite cases to catastrophic industrial accidents – with a focus on maximizing recovery for his clients. Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Cunningham is deeply integrated into the professional legal fabric of the state of Oklahoma. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Oklahoma County Bar Association. Furthermore, his involvement with the Oklahoma Association for Justice, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the William J. Holloway, Jr. American Inn of Court ensures he remains at the forefront of evolving trial strategies and legislative developments.