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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Raico | July 31, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

The best choice I ever made was to hire Mr James S. Cunha.

I am currently a client of Mr. James S. Cunha, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a divorce /separation attorney. I was looking for a good lawyer not only to handle my divorce, but fight for me to have equal rights for the custody/time-sharing of my son. After extensive searching and... reviewing online, I found Mr. James Cunha. I decided to make an appointment for a consultation. During this consultation, the entire staff was friendly, personal, and courteous. James was completely fair in pricing, knowledgeable, and professional. He was very detailed and explained how the process would go, about the length of time to complete the divorce, and also talked about how to get time-sharing of my son. During this process, James and his staff has kept me informed through email, phone calls, and appointments. If I had any questions James and his staff was only a phone call away. We went to mediation, and he managed to get me everything I could have asked for. This process could have been very stressful and painful; however, James made things flow with ease and without hassle. Overall, his performance was excellent and over exceeded my expectations. As a father I am blessed to have such an understanding attorney, and I am forever grateful for what he has done for me and my son.

Posted by Kathleen | January 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Thankful for Cunha Law

I am so grateful for Mr. Cunha and his staff, especially Karen Garrison his Office Administrator. She has helped me throughout my separation, divorce and custody issues. She is genuinely empathetic and always greets me with, "How are the kids doing?" She has been a wealth of information about reso...urces available to me. She recommended that I look into Workforce Solutions, who are now paying for my classes at Indian River State College. She also advised me to explore Early Learning Coalition; they are helping me pay for afterschool care and summer camp so that I can work and go to school knowing that my child is safe. She recently helped me through the confusing State Disbursement Unit when two months of alimony payments went missing due to a "processing error". Karen always returns my calls and e-mails promptly, and has been so generous to me with her words of encouragement. She has so much faith in me and my potential. I do not know how I would have gone through this most difficult life experience without her in my corner. I am so thankful to Mr. Cunha for hiring such a dedicated professional.

Posted by Danny | May 09, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Effective and Compassionate

Last year, my now ex-wife and I decided that we no longer were able to live together and that we needed to end our marriage. After things became so unbearable at home, I finally had to leave. With several weeks passing by and the dust settling, I believed my ex-wife and I would be able to amicably ...divide all of our property and agree on custody of our child. Things began spiraling out of control to the point my ex was keeping me from spending time with our kid. I decided that I needed a good lawyer to help me out. I went online and researched local attorneys. When I met with James at his office, he appeared confident and listened to what I had to say. He didn’t give me any BS or some sales pitch to get me to retain him. During my initial meeting with him, I truly felt that he was already representing me. He answered all my questions and advised on what needed to be done. Once retained, James immediately took control of the situation. Although my divorce took a while to finish because of the scheduling backlog with the court and the fact that my ex-wife contested every single issue, James and his office fought on my behalf every step of the way. My ex would not settle at all, so our case went trial. At trial, I was impressed with James’ presentation of my case. His experience and confidence made him shine in the courtroom. Without a doubt, I was very pleased with his representation, as well as the outcome of my case. Thanks again, James and Karen! You guys are rock stars in my book.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

A Great Lawyer!!!

Working with James Cunha and his staff was a wonderful experience. This was the first time I had to deal with a contract dispute with one of my clients. Prior to my initial consultation with James, I was very anxious due to my inexperience with this type of situation. After listening to my situation... and seeing the evidence to back up my account, James was able to quickly assess the situation. He offered the best course of action and immediately eased my fears. James helped to end a bad situation with an unreasonable client. Mr. Cunha and his staff were professional, knowledgeable and caring. I would not hesitate to refer him to my family, friends or anyone that is reading this review.

Posted by marie | May 30, 2012 | Personal Injury

best of the best

helped to win a case for my 11 year old son who was involved in an car accident. my son had severe injuries. Mr. Cunha never stopped his researched until he got what was right for all. He is kind, caring, trustworthy, knowledgeable and will NEVER give up until the problem has been solved!!!!

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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

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"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

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"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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Laura Ruvolo Lipp

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Christian Lassen

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Sandra Seder

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Arye Corbett

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

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Michael Waddington

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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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