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Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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About Me
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A practicing attorney and mediator fortwenty fiveyears, Ben has successfully resolved thousandsof disputes inhis capacity of mediatorand settlement counsel.... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Rick,
2009-10-20
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Ben Cunningham has successfully handled legal matters for me over the last few years as Settlement Counsel in complex negotiation matters. I’ve...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. I have taken two advanced mediation courses from Ben and have enjoyed many private conversations with him. I consider Ben one...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Charles Cannon
, Austin (TX), 12 months ago
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Résumé
License
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24 years since Ben Jay Cunningham was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1988 |
03/08/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner Mediator at
Galton, Cunningham & Bourgeois, P.L.L.C.
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2000–present
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Founding partner at
Lakeside Mediation Center
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2000–present
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Dispute Resolution Counsel at
Law Offices of Ben Cunningham
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2000–present
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Of Counsel at
George & Brothers, L.L.P.
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2001–2008
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Adjunct Professor at
Texas State University
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2005–2007
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Partner at
George & Donaldson, L.L.P.
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1991–2000
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Adjunct Professor at
Austin Community College
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1990–1993
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Attorney at
Meroney, Crowley & Bankston
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1991–1992
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Associate at
Bankston, Wright & Greenhill, P.C.
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1988–1991
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Deputy Sheriff at
Harris County Sheriff's Office
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1979–1986
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Vice President at
Cunningham Management, Inc.
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1976–1984
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Writer/Consultant at
Lorimar Productions ABC Television
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1973–1977
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Author at
Random House/Ballantine Books
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1976–1977
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Executive Director at
Vietnamese-American Children's Fund
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1972–1975
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Professor at
New Asia Institute-Vietnam
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1971–1972
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English Teacher at
The London School-Saigon Vietnam
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1971–1972
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MACV Advisory Team-Vietnam at
United States Army
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1968–1971
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Editorial Assistant at
The Houston Chronicle
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1967–1968
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See all 18 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| South Texas College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1987 |
| University of the State of New York |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1978 |
| University of Houston |
Political Science |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Fellow |
Texas Bar Foundation |
2012 |
| Credentialed-Distinguished |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association |
2011 |
| Credentialed-Distinguished |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association |
2010 |
| AV-Preeminent ten year anniversary Award |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Credentialed Distinguished Mediator |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association |
2009 |
| Credentialed Distinguished Mediator |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association |
2008 |
| Recognition of Service |
Texas Association of Mediators |
2003 |
| The Communicator Award "A Guide To Mediation" |
Communications Industry |
2002 |
| AV Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1999 |
| AV- highest rating legal and ethical standards by peers |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1999 |
| Admiral in the Texas Navy |
State of Texas |
1998 |
| ADR Roadshow |
State Bar of Texas, ADR Section |
1998 |
| American Jurisprudence Award- ADR |
Thomson West Publishing |
1987 |
| Annotations Award |
South Texas College of Law |
1987 |
| American Jurisprudence Award- Civil Procedure |
AmJur |
1986 |
| American Jurisprudence Award- Torts |
Thomson West Publishing |
1985 |
See all 16 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
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| Board of Directors-President-elect |
Austin Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) |
2010-present
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| Highest Distinguished rating |
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals |
2008-present
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| Credentialed Distinguished Mediator |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association |
2008-present
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| Member Graduate Advisory Board Legal Studies ADR |
Texas State University-San Marcos |
2003-present
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution Section |
State Bar of Texas |
1992-present
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| Member |
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity |
1987-present
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| President-Elect |
Austin Dispute Resolution Center |
2012
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| Steering Committee Felony Sentencing |
Travis County District Court |
2009-2010
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| Director |
Texas Association of Mediators |
2000-2003
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| Member |
Association of Attorney-Mediators |
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| Member |
Association of Conflict Resolution |
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
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| Member |
Texas Association of Mediators |
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| Member |
Travis County Bar Association |
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See all 14 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Stories Mediators Tell |
American Bar Journal Press |
2012 |
| Aikidiation |
Texas Association of Mediators |
2007 |
| Law Summaries |
Texas Lawyer |
1987 |
| Editor |
South Texas College of Law Annotations |
1986 |
| Law Summaries |
Texas Lawyer |
1986 |
See all 5 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Advanced Mediator Training |
Utilizing the Caucus Model |
2011 |
| Mediation negotiation |
University of Texas Law School |
2011 |
| Advanced Mediator Training |
International Academy of Mediators |
2011 |
| Mediation |
Guest Lecturer Univ. of Texas |
2011 |
| Mediator training |
Center for Public Policy and Dispute Resolution |
2011 |
| Mediation Certification Course |
Center for Public Policy & Dispute Resolution |
2011 |
| Advanced Mediation Skills |
Association of Attorney Mediators National Conference |
2011 |
| Hostage Negotiation |
APD Crisis Intervention and Hostage Negotiation |
2011 |
| Advanced Mediator Techniques |
Texas Association of Mediators Conference |
2010 |
| Mediating In The Red Zone |
Mastering Mediation III |
2010 |
| Mediation Advocacy |
Austin Bar Association |
2010 |
| Advanced CLE for Mediators |
Mastering Mediation |
2009 |
| Mediator techniques |
Mediation: Dealing with Difficult People |
2008 |
| Advanced Mediation Training |
Mediation Magic |
2008 |
| Advocacy in the ADR process |
Essential Skills for Advocates in Mediation |
2008 |
| Mediation and the martial arts |
Texas Assn. of Mediators Annual Conference |
2007 |
| Mediation |
ADR: 2001 |
2001 |
See all 17 speaking engagements
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