Atty. Ben Jay Cunningham
Mr. Ben Jay Cunningham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business, civil practice and 28 other areas of law.
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Ben Jay Cunningham is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Lakeside Mediation Galton, Cunningham & Bourgeois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District (1988). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1987) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Association of Attorney-Mediators (Director, 2000-20003) Association of Dispute Resolution. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Ben Jay Cunningham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business, civil practice and 28 other areas of law
- Ben received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Ben practices at Lakeside Mediation Galton, Cunningham & Bourgeois in Austin, TX
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Ben Jay Cunningham's Areas of Practice
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Ben Jay Cunningham is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ben Jay Cunningham is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ben Jay Cunningham is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ben Jay Cunningham is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ben Jay Cunningham is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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