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Robert J. Cunningham is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Roach Newton, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (JD, 1981) and Yale University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 2011) Program Planning Committee, State Bar of Texas/Insurance Law Section, Advanced Insurance Law seminar (2009-2012 course director, 2011, State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association American Bar Association Maritime Law Association Houston Mariners Club ABA Arbitration Training course. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert J. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, insurance litigation, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Robert practices at Roach Newton, LLP in Houston, TX
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Robert J. Cunningham's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert J. 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.
Robert J. Cunningham is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Robert J. Cunningham is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert J. Cunningham is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert J. Cunningham is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Houston 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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