Don’t DIY your civil or commercial litigation case

There is an old saying, “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client”. While this adage often rings true in criminal cases, the same can be said with civil and commercial matters. The internet provides a wealth of legal information. With a quick Google search you can find a lot of information about your case that would not have otherwise been available to you so easily prior to the internet age. While you may be tempted to tackle your legal matter on your own, hiring a lawyer is a worthwhile investment. ​

An experienced trial attorney has the knowledge to increase the odds of securing a verdict in your favor. Just as you are highly experienced in your business, trial attorneys have the education, training, and experience in going to court and fighting for you.  When hiring an attorney, consider how long the attorney has practiced in a specific area and if the attorney is familiar with cases like yours as provided in the “Statement of Clients’ Rights” approved by the Florida Supreme Court. Also, make sure that the attorney takes the time to answer all of your questions because the best attorneys are dedicated to guiding you through each step of the legal process.

Cynthia Simpson-Cannon is committed to working closely with you as your attorney to exceed your expectations. Hiring her as your attorney will help you to avoid costly mistakes.  She has the experience and resources to handle your case by knowing the legal issues and procedures for trying your case to a judge or a jury. Knowing when an expert witness is needed and how to procure an effective one can mean the difference between winning or losing your case.  Attempting to try a case yourself will mean time away from running your day to day business. Cynthia takes a well-rounded approach, looking at your case through a variety of lenses, and will advise you on all available options.

You may think that your legal issue is straightforward and that it will be easier to handle it by yourself. However, it is likely that your case is more complex than you initially believed it to be. Don’t waste time or lose sleep worrying about whether you will leave money on the table and lose out on damages. If the other side has an attorney, you certainly should as well. 

Cynthia Simpson-Canon has more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and can help you in the areas of:


Contact Cynthia at 561-721-6255 or by email at cynthia@pbtrialattorney.com.

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