Brian D. Cunningham, P.C.

Brian D. Cunningham, P.C. is a partner at Snell & Wilmer whose practice is concentrated in banking and commercial finance, with offices including Boise and Salt Lake City. He advises lenders on real estate, commercial, asset-based, tax-advantaged, affordable housing, syndicated, and bilateral loan originations. He also represents investment banks and other financial institutions on securities-based lending programs, operations, and letter of credit matters.

Cunningham earned a J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law, where he received the Edward W. Clyde Fellowship. He was a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the University of Virginia and received a University Presidential Fellowship. He also earned a B.A. from Weber State University, where he was named Outstanding Graduate in the School of Business and Department of Economics. This background supports sophisticated finance and credit work.

His practice extends beyond loan originations to portfolio sales and acquisitions, distressed debt, loan servicing, creditor’s rights, loan workouts, foreclosures, and restructurings. Cunningham’s experience allows him to advise financial institutions across the life cycle of a lending relationship, from documenting new transactions through addressing performance problems and enforcement issues. He also writes and speaks on commercial lending, secured transactions, real estate lending, and related financial topics.

Brian D. Cunningham, P.C. has held leadership and membership roles in organizations focused on mortgage, real estate, banking, finance, and commercial law. He has also received professional recognition in banking, real estate, commercial finance, and public finance. His practice combines legal and economics training to help lenders structure transactions, manage distressed credits, and address complex commercial finance issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, American College of Mortgage Attorneys
• Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Member, Utah State Bar Banking and Finance Section
• Uniform Commercial Code Committee and Commercial Financial Services Committee, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Board Member, Commercial Finance Association Education Foundation
• Board Member, Volunteers of America, Utah
• Member, Utah Association of Financial Services
• Member, International Factoring Association

Licensed State

• Idaho
• Utah

Education

• University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Candidate, Economics
• Weber State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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