Scott Douglas Cunningham | Houston Litigation Lawyer

The Cunningham Law Firm in Houston specializes in complex corporate and business litigation/arbitration and appeals for a wide variety of individuals, large and small businesses, and partnerships throughout Texas. Established in 2000, the firm has earned a reputation for highly competent, effective advocacy among state and federal court judges and opponents and large and small firms. Principal attorney Scott D. Cunningham brings more than 30 years of experience to each case. In addition, he is known among his peers for this professionalism and ethics, which have earned him an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry. He is also a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and the District of Columbia Bar Association. Questionnaire:

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Was retained in a $17million real estate fraud case against a publically traded REIT to replace NY firm and settled the case in favor of the client within 30 days

How did you build a successful practice?
Diligence, responsiveness; early evaluation of critical issues and potential results.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honesty; diligence; responsiveness

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowing the judges and opposing counsel facilitates the best result for the client.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Can discuss the facts; potential claims; client options, and review of documentation, if available.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Clear factual history; ability to finance litigation if necessary.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Early focus on the issues and constructive results.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Resolving problems to the satisfaction of the client.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Travel; history; music

Are you involved in your community?
Involved Princeton alumni community.

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Tulane University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1977
Princeton University	A.B.	History	1974

State / Court	Date
DC	1984
Texas	1978

• Member, Better Business Bureau
  Houston Bar Association
  State Bar of Texas
  The District of Columbia Bar
  College of the State Bar of Texas
  
  Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
  Member, National Moot Court Team
  U.S. Congressional Candidate (1994 and 1996)
  Fellow: Houston Bar Foundation

• AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1994

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Scott Douglas Cunningham has been a Premium Member since October 16, 2015.
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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1978) Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with Texas State Bar .	October 16, 2015

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