James Stewart Cunha

James Stewart Cunha

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +2 more

250 S Australian Ave, Ste 1402, West Palm Beach, FL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Complex Divorces; High Net Worth Divorces; Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

25%
Family 25%

Complex Divorces; High Net Worth Divorces; Prenuptial Agreements; Post-Judgment Enforcement; Post-Judgment Modifications

25%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

Commerical Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Litigation

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A.

250 S Australian Ave, Ste 1402, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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James Stewart Cunha's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

The best attorney in Palm Beach County

From the first consultation I knew that Mr. Cunha was the advocate I needed. He was responsive, precise, kept me informed, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable of the law. Divorce is an overwhelming and emotional process. Mr. Cunha and his team of professionals were exceptional in handling e...very detail so that I could focus on my children and rebuilding our lives. I cannot express how pleased I am with his performance and how grateful I am to have had him represent me. I confidently recommend Mr. Cunha to anyone seeking legal representation.

Posted by Kurt | June 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Mr James Cunha to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer

I highly recommend Mr James Cunha to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer. He is fair, honest, and knowledgeable. I am still very impressed with all the many extra hours James put in after the Marriage Settlement Agreement was signed. The opposing side filed many motions which the Judge eventually de...nied. Mr Cunha did not charge me for all the hours he spent to respond to the added litigation and to attend the court hearings. I plan on using his services when I file for full custody of my son. Thank you again, James.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended Lawyer

I highly recommend Mr. Cunha to anyone who needs a divorce attorney. I was in a very difficult situation when my husband at the time decided to move our family to Florida because of his work. We did not have any relatives who lived in Florida. During our marriage he wanted me to stay home and take ...care of our daughter. Once he got some big promotion at work, he wanted a divorce. I was shocked to say the least when he moved out of the home we had purchased when we moved to this state three years ago. Shortly after moving out, he hired a lawyer and filed for divorce. At first, I did not know what to do because he was supporting us. Quite frankly, part of me was in disbelief. After speaking with friends I had met at church, I interviewed several local attorneys while accompanied with my folks, who had traveled from out of state. My parents and I were extremely impressed with Mr. Cunha. When you meet with Mr. Cunha, you will see that this guy is incredibly sharp and knowledgeable. He was able to get me monthly alimony to help get me back on my feet. At one point after the divorce, my ex decided to stop paying even though he was ordered. Mr. Cunha immediately responded by taking my ex back to Court… Needless to say, my ex, in order to avoid being sent to jail, paid what was owed including my fees.

Posted by Robert | April 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

AWESOME ATTORNEY

James and his staff were truly great in my case. After being served with divorce papers, I began looking around for a reputable divorce lawyer to handle my case. I happened to come across James’ ad on the back of a city bus while stopped at a traffic light. I saw that he practiced family law, so I ...visited his website. After reading his bio on the firm’s website, I decided to schedule a consultation. Just prior to my consultation with James, I had met with two other well-known attorneys who were recommended by a colleague. However, I was very impressed with James and how knowledgeable he was about the law so I retained him. Throughout my divorce, James and his staff always kept me informed. With every office meeting and telephone call, my questions were always answered. He was upfront, honest and detailed in discussing with me all of the issues in my case. Bottom line, James’ level of professionalism, knowledge of the law, and commitment was top notch during my entire case. His staff was just as incredible. I don’t think you will find a better team anywhere.

Posted by MD | March 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Two thumbs up!

I want to take this time to complement Mr. Cunha and his staff on the quality of work they performed in my divorce. I was referred to Mr. Cunha through a friend of mine. I was really impressed with Mr. Cunha and his staff and how they conducted themselves. That office is a workhorse...to say the l...east! They were very professional and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend him for any family law case.

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James Stewart Cunha's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Frederick Hutchinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James on several matters over the years especially when he was a Prosecutor. James was always extremely fair and quite competent in his abilities as a trial attorney. I would recommend James without reservation."

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Timothy Bilecki

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a hard hitting lawyer who fights for the rights of his clients."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Angel

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Armando Edmiston

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cunha is a critical advocate for anybody needing a family law attorney. He is well versed with the law and knows how to use the law to get a tactical advantage to help his clients achieve there goals. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Holland

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Gladstein

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various family law matters. I highly recommend him."

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Carmine Giardino

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you need legal help, James Cunha is the attorney you want on your side. He tenaciously pursues justice on behalf of his clients."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse James. He is an experienced lawyer that is compassionate, intelligent, and works hard to get his clients the best outcome possible."

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Brian Monk

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known of Mr. Cunha’s work for a number of years, including his extensive jury trial experience. Be assured that Mr. Cunha is a dedicated attorney who will devote 100% to your case for an optimal result—I highly recommend his work."

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Jessica Rose

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Claudel Trajan

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John Riordan

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Nadine Macon

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Laura Ruvolo Lipp

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Christian Lassen

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Sandra Seder

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Arye Corbett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Waddington

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Brian Monk

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo.com

2011

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A.

2003 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorney/Felony Division, Office of the State Attorney

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Lifetime Member

2011 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member in Good Standing

2004 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2000 - 2001

8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Guardian ad Litem

Sample of Legal Cases

Teixeira vs. Allstate Insurance Company, Case No. 2012CA002908XXXXMB

Mr. Cunha recovered for his clients a total sum of $197,500.00.

In Re: The Marriage of Jane Doe and John Doe

Confidential settlement reached in dividing marital estate with a value substantially exceeding $55 million.

Estate of John P. Jorge v. CEM Site Constructors, Inc., et al., Case No. 2009CA010791

The parties reached a $4.115 million settlement.

Gloria Smith-Grimes v. City of West Palm Beach, et. al., Case No. 11-CV-81201

On February 25, 2013, the federal jury ordered the Defendant, City of West Palm Beach, to pay Plaintiff $102,490.

Arbitrage International Management, LLC v. Berwin, Inc., Case No. 502009CA039023

Parties reached a Confidential Settlement

CFC v. Global Secured Cap.

Prepared and executed new agreement which enabled the recovery of approx. $1.5 million in remaining funds to client.

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Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

University of Florida Warrington College of Business

BSBA

2000

University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

BA

Publications

Languages

English

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