Steve Sanfelippo - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Cunningham Swaim, LLP
Federal and State Appellate Practice Lawyers in Dallas, TX
7557 RAMBLER ROAD, SUITE 400 Dallas, TX 75231
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Dallas Federal and State Appellate Practice Lawyer
Updated: 04/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Federal and State Appellate Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
Attorney Information
Overview
Steve Sanfelippo is a founding partner of Cunningham Swaim, LLP, and leads the firm’s Appellate and Insurance Coverage practices. Steve is based primarily in Dallas, but is also licensed in California and regularly handles matters for clients out of our California office. He handles cases in state and federal courts nationwide, and also advises clients on a variety of issues, including risk management, coverage and indemnity issues.
In addition to handling clients’ legal issues as they arise, Steve also keeps his clients informed of emerging trends in the law and the latest legal decisions that could impact their businesses. Doing so not only gives clients the best opportunity to avoid disputes, but also puts them in a better position to handle any dispute that may arise.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Steve Sanfelippo
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 2000
J.D.
Law Journal: St. Mary’s Law Journal, Member
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St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Concordia University Wisconsin, 1993
B.A.
Major: Psychology
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Concordia University Wisconsin, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro bono representation of indigent clients through Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
- Member Dallas Bar Association Speakers Committee
Published Works
Articles
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Admissible or Inadmissible: Getting In—Or Keeping Out—Government Documents in Aviation Cases; 71 Air L. & Com. 449.
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Availability of En Banc Consideration and Rehearing in the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal and State Courts, presented at the 2005 Council of Appellate Lawyers and Appellate Judges Summit.
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Courts Discuss Expert Testimony; ABA Aviation Law Section, Vol. 12, No. 2, Winter 2005.
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Passing the Blame, Passing the Bill: Contractual Liability and Additional Insureds; 2004 Advanced Insurance Law Course.
Bar Admissions
- California
- Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Council of Appellate Lawyers
- American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Section
- State Bar of Texas Appellate Section
- State Bar of Texas Insurance Law Section
- Dallas Bar Association
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