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
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Canan Law
Fax
1030 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL, 32084-3244
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Online Presence
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Patrick Thomas Canan's Reviews
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4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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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Experience
Honors
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV 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
1983 - Present
Florida BarMember
Member
2012 - 2024
St. Johns County School BoardBoard Member - District 5
2003 - 2004
EPIC Community ServicesIncoming President
2000 - 2001
St. Johns County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
$2 million
$900,000
$750,000
Education
2002
Certified Mediator
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Understanding Florida's Concealed Carry Laws
06 Mar 2013
Does your case have a search and seizure issue?
21 Feb 2013
Photographing the Scene of the Car Accident
21 Feb 2013