Marissa Cunha

Associate

Recent Publication:

Court Finds Late Notice an Absolute Bar to Coverage in Property Claim [Property Insurance Law Observer Blog]

In Deja Realty Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Company of America, 2026 WL 683303 (S.D.N.Y. 2026), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to the insurer, holding that the insured’s year-long delay in providing notice of property damage violated the policy’s condition precedent requiring “prompt notice.” Because New York law does not impose a prejudice requirement in the context of first party property policies, the Court concluded that the insurer’s coverage obligations were extinguished as a matter of law.

Marissa focuses her practice on insurance matters. She has experience handling complex commercial matters in litigation and arbitration.

With a background focused on first- and third-party insurance coverage claims and reinsurance issues, Marissa has experience supporting all facets of the litigation process—from case strategy and depositions to hearings. Marissa represents clients in both state and federal courts.

Marissa earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where she was an active member of the Moot Court Honor Society, the National Trial Team, and the National Appellate Team. She also interned for the Honorable George B. Daniels of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Marissa graduated from New York University, magna cum laude, where she studied English literature.

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Experience

Publications

Court Finds Late Notice an Absolute Bar to Coverage in Property Claim [Property Insurance Law Observer Blog]

March 23, 2026

In Deja Realty Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Company of America, 2026 WL 683303 (S.D.N.Y. 2026), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to the insurer, holding that the insured’s year-long delay in providing notice of property damage violated the policy’s condition precedent requiring “prompt notice.” Because New York law does not impose a prejudice requirement in the context of first party property policies, the Court concluded that the insurer’s coverage obligations were extinguished as a matter of law.

Industry Sectors

Insurance

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2022
  • New York University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2019
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of New York

Brooklyn Law School Moot Court Honor Society

New York Bar Association