Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.5 /5.0
5 Client Reviews
About Patrick
Biography
Patrick T. Canan is an accomplished personal injury and civil litigation lawyer, as well as the founder and managing partner at Canan Law in St. Augustine, Florida. Patrick devotes his practice to fighting for the rights of auto accident victims, as well as those affected by medical malpractice and serious personal injuries. He is also a Certified Court Mediator for the Florida Supreme Court, a legal specialty he has held since 2002.
Prior to founding Canan Law, Patrick served as the chief prosecutor of St. Johns County, as well as an assistant public defender in Alachua and Monroe Counties and an assistant state attorney/division chief in St. Johns County. He now uses this experience to aggressively advocate for the rights of his clients. For his work, Patrick has earned an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and was named “Best Attorney” by Best of St. Augustine on multiple occasions, among other honors and accolades.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
65%
30 years
Medical Malpractice
15%
Personal Injury
15%
30 years
Criminal Defense
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Canan Law
(904) 824-9269
Fax
1030 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL, 32084-3244
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Patrick Thomas Canan's Reviews
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Posted by John | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal injury experience
Called the big personal injury firms and never made it through the screening process [Morgan and Morgan/ Harrell and Harell]. Decided to speak with Canan law since I drove past their office going to work. The attorneys and paralegal staff were extremely proactive and I felt I was kept very well inf...
Posted by Nick | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Outcome
I hired Mr. Canan to represent me in a Personal Injury case. He and his team were very responsive to my questions , they helped me through the entire process and explained each step along the way. He provided me an outcome that was so much better than I had expected. I highly recommend him and his te...
Posted by Veronica | January 15, 2015
Best Case Scenario
I was involved in a severe car accident in 2013, leaving me with permanent injuries. Mr. Canan and Mr. Conrad served as my attorneys and worked diligently for a year and a half to resolve my case and come to a highly satisfactory settlement agreement with the opposing company without needing to move ...
Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2014
DO NOT HIRE
I am a former client and I would NOT recommend Canan. If he is not making money off your case he will quit it. He quit mine. He discussed strategy with fellow attorneys without speaking with me. He acted like a five year old when the Judge granted temporary attorney fees that were not suitable fo...
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"Although I practice in South Florida I am aware of the reputation of Mr. Canan. I have learned through the word of other highly respected lawyers in North Florida as well as through co-counseling a case with Mr. Canan that he is a brilliant advocate for his clients, and that he doesn't rest until his goals for them are accomplished. His clients are truly in excellent hands, having found the best legal representation possible."
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Experience
Honors
2022
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Attorney, Best of St. Augustine
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Attorney, Best of St. Augustine
2001
Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project
1999
Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project
1998
Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Senior Partner, Canan Law
1994 - 2003
Partner, McLeod Canan, LLC
1992 - 1994
Chief Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
1990 - 1992
Adjunct Professor, Flagler College
1990 - 1992
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
1984 - 1989
Assistant Public Defender, Monroe County Public Defender's Office
1982 - 1984
Assistant Public Defender, Alachua County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
St. Johns County School BoardBoard Member - District 5
1983 - Present
Florida BarMember
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
2003 - 2004
EPIC Community ServicesIncoming President
2000 - 2001
St. Johns County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death Suit
$2 million
Traumatic Brain Injury Suit
$900,000
Wrongful Death Suit
$750,000
Education
2002
Florida Supreme Court
Certified Mediator
1981
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Understanding Florida's Concealed Carry Laws
06 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Does your case have a search and seizure issue?
21 Feb 2013
Legal Guide
Photographing the Scene of the Car Accident
21 Feb 2013