Eddie possesses a rare combination of credentials as an attorney, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). With more than 25 years of experience representing individuals, families and business owners throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, Eddie is able to offer his clients a rare combination of legal, financial, tax and valuation expertise. Over the course of his career, Eddie has assisted thousands of clients with their estate plans and business transactions, ranging from straightforward matters to highly complex engagements. His broad experience and credentials allow him to effectively advise both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of legal matters.
In his estate planning practice, Eddie often assists clients with wills, trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney, living wills and comprehensive estate planning designed to protect assets and minimize tax exposure while ensuring that those assets remain available to provide for the client’s next generation. He frequently implements trust-based estate plans to streamline administration, reduce court involvement, preserve family privacy and safeguard assets for heirs. Eddie also advises clients on asset protection strategies, structuring trusts and related planning tools to help preserve assets against unnecessary risks while supporting long-term financial objectives. His estate planning services also include prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, which are carefully coordinated with estate and business planning objectives to clarify financial expectations and protect family and business interests. By integrating legal strategy with accounting and valuation insight, Eddie helps clients create durable plans that not only address today’s needs but also provide stability, flexibility and protection for future generations.
Eddie’s business and transactional practice includes assisting clients with the formation and structuring of entities such as corporations and limited liability companies, with careful attention to entity selection, liability protection, tax efficiency, governance and long-term exit and succession planning. He regularly assists clients with drafting operating agreements and buy-sell agreements addressing ownership rights, management authority, transfer restrictions, valuation mechanisms, funding provisions and dispute resolution, with the goal of reducing risk and preserving business value. Eddie also has extensive experience representing clients in acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, recapitalizations, succession transactions and other complex business transactions, guiding them through all stages of a transaction, from planning and due diligence through closing. His business and transactional services are strengthened by his CPA and CVA credentials.
Known for his practical, detail-oriented approach, Eddie is valued for his ability to explain complex legal and financial issues in clear, understandable terms. By integrating legal strategy with accounting and valuation insight, Eddie delivers efficient, thoughtful solutions that help clients plan confidently, operate effectively, preserve wealth across generations and complete transactions successfully.
Testimonals:
Eddie is an extremely talented and ethical lawyer.
Excellent in all aspects.
I have worked on the opposite side of a number of commercial and banking transactions with Mr. Cunningham’s clients. I have the utmost respect for his abilities and integrity. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Extremely competent.
Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable in his field.
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