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While attending the undergraduate program at the University of Florida, Mr. Cunha earned two separate bachelor degrees in the majors of Finance and Political Science while obtaining a minor in Economics. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Cunha remained in Gainesville, Florida where he earned his Juris Doctor from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. In order to obtain immediate courtroom and trial experience, Mr. Cunha became a prosecutor in Palm Beach County. After several years as a felony prosecutor and over a hundred jury trials, Mr. Cunha established the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A.
Mr. Cunha represents clients in a wide range of divorce and family law-related cases involving multimillion dollar marital estates, simplified divorces, equitable distribution, alimony or spousal support, child custody and parental time-sharing, parental relocation, post-judgment modification involving alimony and child support, including enforcement of temporary or final orders.Because of his strong reputation for providing clients top caliber representation and dedication towards producing excellent results, Mr. Cunha has also been sought out by corporations and individuals to litigate complex civil cases. In addition to divorce and family law, Mr. Cunha litigates a limited number of civil matters involving large commercial agreements, coverage disputes in multimillion dollar life and commercial insurance policies, and cases of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Mr. Cunha has individually tried a number of matters resulting in the recovery of millions to his corporate and personal injury clients. (A few notable cases are listed at http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33401-fl-james-cunha-1273658/legal_cases)
Based on the damages awarded or judgments he has obtained for his clients, Mr. Cunha has been accepted and is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
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250 S Australian Ave Ste West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5015 |
| Phone: | 561-429-3924(561) 429-3924 |
| Fax: | 561-429-3926 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Guardian ad Litem | 2000 - 2001 |
| Florida Bar | Member in Good Standing | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo.com | 2012 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Warrington College of Business | BSBA | 2000 |
| University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | BA | 2000 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Estate of John P. Jorge v. CEM Site Constructors, Inc., et al., Case No. 2009CA010791 | The parties reached a $4.115 million settlement. |
| In Re: The Marriage of Jane Doe and John Doe | Confidential settlement reached in dividing marital estate with a value substantially exceeding $55 million. |
| Teixeira vs. Allstate Insurance Company, Case No. 2012CA002908XXXXMB | Mr. Cunha recovered for his clients a total sum of $197,500.00. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 713775 | Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 09/12/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| pbclegal.com | Will Changing Demographics Mean the End to Permanent Alimony in Florida? | 2013 |
| pbclegal.com | Is Adultery Relevant in a Florida Divorce? | 2013 |
| pbclegal.com | Florida Marital Settlement Agreements | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecuting Attorney/Felony Division | Office of the State Attorney | 2003 - 2009 |
| Managing Attorney | Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A. | N/A |
