Simpson-Cannon Law Firm, P.A.

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.

You can be completely right and still lose credibility.In business litigation, judges and juries decide which side is mo...
09/01/2026

You can be completely right and still lose credibility.

In business litigation, judges and juries decide which side is more credible.

They look for consistency between what someone says happened and what the evidence actually shows.

That is why experienced trial counsel can provide value long before trial begins.

A good trial lawyer knows what a judge or jury may see that you may not.

For a successful business owner, identifying those issues early can mean fewer surprises, better decisions, and greater confidence when the stakes are high.

Part 8 of The Evidence Series: How Judges and Jurors Evaluate Credibility.
https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/how-judges-and-jurors-evaluate-credibility-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-8

Because being right and being believed are not always the same thing. And the reputation of your business depends on this distinction.

Most business owners understand that documents, emails, and text messages can become evidence in a lawsuit.But there is ...
08/25/2026

Most business owners understand that documents, emails, and text messages can become evidence in a lawsuit.

But there is another problem they often do not think about until it is too late:
What happens when the evidence you need is gone?

An employee leaves.
A phone gets replaced.
Photos were never saved.
Emails disappear.
Files are “cleaned up.”

Then the dispute becomes a lawsuit, and everyone starts asking what happened to the evidence.

This week in Part 7 of The Evidence Series, we discuss why the evidence you lose can sometimes be just as important as the evidence you keep.

Because when litigation is on the horizon, protecting your business is not just about finding evidence.

Sometimes, it is about making sure the evidence does not disappear before you have the chance to use it.

Read Part 7 below.

https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/the-evidence-you-lose-can-hurt-you-just-as-much-as-the-evidence-you-keep-the-evidence-seriesnbsp-part-7

Every day, your employees are creating evidence.They don't know it.You probably don't think about it.But if your busines...
08/17/2026

Every day, your employees are creating evidence.

They don't know it.

You probably don't think about it.

But if your business is ever sued, those emails, text messages, jobsite photos, daily reports, and customer notes may become some of the most important evidence in the entire case.

The businesses that are best positioned in litigation usually aren't the ones with the best arguments.

They're the ones with the best documentation.

Part 6 of The Evidence Series explains why your employees may be your greatest asset, or your greatest liability, without anyone realizing it.

Because evidence isn't created when litigation begins.

It's created while business is being done.

Read more: https://www.pbtrialattorney.com/blog/your-employees-are-creating-evidence-without-knowing-it-the-evidence-series-nbsppart-6

Silence can become evidence.Most business owners worry about saying the wrong thing during a dispute.Far fewer realize t...
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

You probably have hundreds of photos of completed pools.But would any of them help you win a lawsuit?The photos that mat...
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.

Most pool builders think they have good documentation.Then they're sued.The question isn't whether you saved some record...
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.

Most swimming pool contractors think text messages are just a faster way to communicate.Trial attorneys see them differe...
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.

Did you know that every day, your company is creating evidence?Most business owners don't realize it.It's not just the c...
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

Happy Fourth of July! Today, we join in celebrating the values of freedom, unity, and opportunity that continue to shape...
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!

You can build a great pool.....and still lose the lawsuit.That surprises a lot of swimming pool contractors.The courtroo...
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.

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West Palm Beach, FL
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