Atty. Patrick T. Canan
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.
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Patrick T. Canan is a Managing Partner based in St. Augustine, Florida, practforg at Canan Law. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Florida (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of St and John's County Bar Association (President, 1999-2000) The Florida Bar Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in St. Augustine are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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