James S. Cunha, renowned lawyer and Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, brings a wealth of experience in successful litigation of family and marital law cases to our community in Palm Beach. As a family law and divorce attorney, his law practice specializes primarily in the area of complex, high asset divorce, child custody, alimony and child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement cases.
Mr. Cunha has a long list of distinguished clients from Palm Beach and other select cities in South Florida: corporate executives, professional athletes, business owners, medical doctors, lawyers, bankers, working men and women, and homemakers. As a famiy law attorney, Mr. Cunha has always been committed to providing all his clients, regardless of economic status or income, the same respect, honestly, diligence, and tough legal representation.
In addition to being a family law attorney, Mr. Cunha’s reputation for successful litigation has brought him additional clientele from the world of corporate law and personal injury civil cases. He has doggedly defended these clients in numerous civil suits, and takes great pride in having won millions of dollars in damage awards and settlements in favor of his clients. In recognition of the stellar legal judgments he has won, Mr. Cunha has been accepted as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an exclusive association of U.S. trial lawyers to which less than 1% of lawyers belong.
The best advertisement for Mr. Cunha’s legal services is his own clientele. One highly satisfied client recently the following review: “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. . . . 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.”
When it comes to the difficult, often nuanced questions of property division in a divorce case, Mr. Cunha and his staff are in their element. In addition to his law degree and years of practice, Mr. Cunha has a university degree in finance and a minor in economics. With this background, Mr. Cunha is well placed to collaborate with outside experts in forensic economics and accounting, appraisals, tax and insurance issues, and financial planning, to properly determine which assets are classified as marital assets, to reliably valuate the worth of these assets, and to assist in determining the equitable distribution of these assets between partners.
Florida state law governing family and marital matters is often intricate and obscure, requiring the training and experience of an able divorce attorney specializing in the field. Mr. Cunha and his staff at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A. are committed to applying their cumulative wealth of skills and experience to seek a just and legal remedy for each and every client. Mr. Cunha and his staff welcome the opportunity to meet with you to individualize a legal strategy, through litigation or collaborative means, to resolve your family or marital issues in a way that will assure you earliest and most favorable outcome. Call our offices today to schedule an appointment with an experienced, dependable Palm Beach divorce attorney.