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Simpson-Cannon Law Firm, P.A.

Experienced trial attorney with exemplary work ethic in the areas of contract law, commercial litigation, insurance law, & personal injury.

At first glance, it wouldn't seem that prosecuting criminals and litigating personal injury matters would have much in common. But for Cynthia Simpson-Cannon-- a former assistant state attorney-- they share the most important qualities of all: reversing an injustice and advocating the rights of a victim. Ever since she graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1999, Ms. Simpson

-Cannon has been protecting, and fighting for, individuals who have suffered because of the misdeeds of others. In her five years at the Office of the State Attorney in West Palm Beach, Ms. Simpson-Cannon, known for her tenacity as a litigator, gained trial-by-fire experience that takes most civil trial lawyers decades to develop. With little time to prepare for cases, she learned to think on her feet and to create her case strategies quickly and effectively. She also learned how to counsel and work with victims. These qualities don't just come in handy in the civil cases she now handles; they give her and her clients a crucial edge. With 11 years of trying civil cases, and 5 years of trying criminal cases, Ms. Simpson-Cannon brings an acumen to comprehensively represent clients in their legal matters. But for the Florida native and University of Miami graduate, a passion for the law is not enough. Compassion for clients, and the drive to get them the results they deserve, is what makes a first-rate lawyer-- and an outstanding law firm.

08/10/2026

Silence can become evidence.

Most business owners worry about saying the wrong thing during a dispute.

Far fewer realize that saying nothing at all can sometimes create just as much risk.

In Part 5 of The Evidence Series, we discuss why unanswered emails, ignored complaints, and delayed responses can shape the story presented to a judge or jury, and why the right strategy isn't always to respond immediately.

The goal isn't to communicate more.

It's to communicate strategically.

Because litigation is built on the story the evidence tells, and sometimes the loudest evidence is what was never said.

We help business owners avoid costly mistakes in litigation to preserve their sanity and keep everything they've worked so hard to build.

Want to know more? Read our blog: https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/when-silence-becomes-evidence-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-5

08/03/2026

You probably have hundreds of photos of completed pools.

But would any of them help you win a lawsuit?

The photos that matter most in litigation usually aren't the glamorous finished-project pictures. They're the ordinary photos taken before concrete is poured, before plumbing is covered, and before a dispute ever exists.

In Part 4 of The Evidence Series, I explain which photographs can make the biggest difference when a construction dispute ends up in court—and why one well-timed photo can sometimes carry more weight than hours of testimony.

If you've built a successful pool company, you've worked too hard to let avoidable documentation mistakes put your business at risk.

Read Part 4: Photos That Win Cases.
https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/photos-that-win-cases-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-4

Next week: When Silence Becomes Evidence—how saying nothing at the wrong time can become one of the strongest arguments against you.

07/27/2026

Most pool builders think they have good documentation.

Then they're sued.

The question isn't whether you saved some records.

It's whether you saved the right ones.

In litigation, ordinary documents often become extraordinary evidence.

In this week's installment of The Evidence Series, we discuss the seven documents every pool builder should preserve, not because the law requires them, but because they frequently determine how disputes are resolved.

If your company builds a million-dollar business one project at a time, your documentation should protect what you've spent years creating.

Read The Seven Documents Every Pool Builder Should Save | Evidence Series: Part 3.

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/the-seven-documents-every-pool-builder-should-save-evidence-series-nbsppart-3

Next week we’ll explore Photos That Win Cases, and why one picture can be worth far more than a thousand words in court.

07/19/2026

Most swimming pool contractors think text messages are just a faster way to communicate.

Trial attorneys see them differently.

A text message can confirm a change order.

Document a delay.

Show that a customer approved additional work.

Or...

Create an unnecessary problem with one careless sentence.

The reality is that judges and juries often read text messages exactly as they were written months or even years after the project is complete.

That's why Part 2 of The Evidence Series focuses on one of the most overlooked forms of evidence in construction litigation: Why Text Messages Win Lawsuits | The Evidence Series: Part 2

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/why-text-messages-win-lawsuits-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-2

If you own a swimming pool construction company, this article isn't about communicating less.

It's about communicating more intentionally to protect the business you've worked hard to build.

07/13/2026

Did you know that every day, your company is creating evidence?

Most business owners don't realize it.

It's not just the contract or the final invoice.

The paperwork your company creates without thinking about it often becomes some of the most important evidence in the case if a dispute ends up in court.

That's the focus of The Evidence You Don't Know You're Creating Every Day | The Evidence Series: Part 1

If you own a swimming pool construction company, this series is designed to help you think differently about documentation, not because you expect to be sued, but because protecting the business you've worked years to build starts long before litigation.

Read Part 1, and next week we'll look at one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, forms of evidence in swimming pool construction litigation.

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/the-evidence-you-dont-know-youre-creating-every-day-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-1

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

Today, we join in celebrating the values of freedom, unity, and opportunity that continue to shape our communities.

As you gather with family and friends, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!

07/03/2026

You can build a great pool.....and still lose the lawsuit.

That surprises a lot of swimming pool contractors.

The courtroom doesn't simply decide who was right. It decides who can prove it.

Long before a lawsuit is ever filed, your emails, text messages, photographs, change orders, inspection reports, and employee communications may already be shaping the outcome.

That's why I'm launching The Evidence Series.

Over the next ten weeks, I'll share practical insights from a trial lawyer's perspective on how evidence can protect—or undermine—your business when disputes arise.

If you own a swimming pool construction company, this series isn't about expecting litigation.

It's about being prepared if it happens.

The first article is now available:
The Evidence Series: Why Good Pool Builders Sometimes Lose Lawsuits
https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/the-evidence-series-why-good-pool-builders-sometimes-lose-lawsuits

I hope you'll follow along over the next ten weeks as we explore how small decisions made during a project can have a major impact in the courtroom years later.

06/27/2026

The best settlements are often achieved because one side is prepared for trial.

Not because they want trial.

Not because they're threatening trial.

Because they understand trial.

Settlement leverage comes from risk.

And understanding how a case would actually play out before a judge, jury, or arbitrator creates a significant advantage during negotiations.

Part 3 of my series discusses why trial experience matters long before trial ever begins.

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/part-3-nbspwhy-trial-experience-creates-settlement-leverage

06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom and justice are ideals that must be continually protected and advanced.

Today, we honor the resilience of those who fought for liberation, celebrate the progress achieved, and reaffirm our commitment to fostering equity, dignity, and opportunity within our profession and the communities we serve.

06/14/2026

The best response to an outrageous accusation is rarely an equally outrageous response.

Similarly, making an outrageous accusation rarely produces the desired result.

Experienced trial lawyers understand that every communication should move the case forward.

Not every attack deserves a counterattack.

Many deserve a strategic demonstration of why the facts and law favor your position.

That's where leverage comes from.

Part 2 of my series explores what experienced litigators do differently when negotiations become emotional.

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/part-2-what-experienced-trial-lawyers-do-when-the-other-side-gets-emotional

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