Brian Cunningham’s practice is concentrated in banking and commercial finance. He advises lenders on all aspects of loan originations for real estate, commercial, asset-based, tax-advantaged and affordable housing, and other syndicated and bilateral transactions. He regularly represents investment banks and other financial institutions on their securities-based lending programs, operations, and letter of credit matters. He also advises lenders on portfolio sales and acquisitions, distressed debt, loan servicing, creditor’s rights, loan workouts, foreclosures, and restructurings.
University of Utah College of Law (J.D., 1994)
Recipient Edward W. Clyde Fellowship
University of Virginia (Ph.D. candidate, Economics)
Recipient University Presidential Fellowship
Weber State University (B.A., 1988)
Outstanding Graduate, School of Business and Department of Economics
American College of Mortgage Attorneys
American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Member
Utah State Bar Banking and Finance Section, Vice President
Commercial Finance Association Education Foundation, Board of Directors
"Annual Title and Survey Review Seminar," Presenter (May 2004)
Lecturer, International Factoring Association Monthly Meetings; topics included secret liens, guaranties and consideration and federal tax liens
"Secret Liens: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You," Presenter, 9th Annual International Factoring Association Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah (April 4, 2003)