Atty. Cynthia M. Danel

Atty. Cynthia M. Danel

Attorney Cynthia Danel has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards. She was selected as a 2018 Woman Leader in The Law, based on The Martindale AV Rating system.

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About Cynthia M. Danel at a glance

Cynthia M. Danel is a personal injury attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Edgar Snyder & Associates. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Cynthia Danel has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards
  • She was selected as a 2018 Woman Leader in The Law, based on The Martindale AV Rating system
  • She made the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers, from 2005-2019
  • Attorney Danel has also been honored on the Super Lawyers list of Top 50 Women Attorneys in Pennsylvania from 2008-2018
  • In addition, she was included on the list of Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2011-2018 and the list of Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh from 2009-2018
  • Attorney Danel is a Charter Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America
  • The Litigation Counsel of America is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers, limited to fewer than 3,500 Fellows
  • Membership is by invitation only
  • Attorney Danel has tried numerous cases to verdict before a jury and has tried numerous insurance arbitration cases in Allegheny County and counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania
  • She has mediated and settled hundreds of cases, resulting in substantial recoveries for her clients
  • She has also successfully argued appellate (relating to appeals) cases before both the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania

Practice Areas Explained

Cynthia M. Danel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cynthia M. Danel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cynthia M. Danel

Where is Cynthia M. Danel's law office located?
Cynthia M. Danel's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Edgar Snyder & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cynthia M. Danel handle?
Cynthia M. Danel focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Cynthia M. Danel go to law school?
Cynthia M. Danel earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Cynthia M. Danel for a consultation?
You can contact Cynthia M. Danel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Cynthia M. Danel received?
Cynthia M. Danel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named an Alumni Fellow, Pennsylvania State University
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Super Lawyers, 2011-2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Women Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2008-2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2009-2018
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Pittsburgh)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

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