
Christina C. Backus, General Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on General and Personal Injury
PartneratCole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
Practicing general in West Palm Beach since 2009.
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Christina C. Backus is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Christina has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
- Based in
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- General · Personal Injury
- Handles General and Personal Injury matters from West Palm Beach, FL.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christina C. Backus: Christina C. Backus is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Christina has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christina takes on
Christina concentrates on general and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Christina takes general matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christina agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Christina takes personal injury matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christina C. Backus — general lawyer in West Palm Beach
Christina C. Backus is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Christina has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
Christina Cicconi Backus is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach Office. Her practice focuses on the defense of complex personal injury claims, wrongful death, and professional malpractice. In this work, Ms. Backus has successfully handled numerous cases requiring extra sensitivity, but aggressive litigation, to defend firm clients. This includes matters involving catastrophic injuries to children and high profile matters involving celebrity litigants. In her time with the firm, Christina has successfully second-chaired several trials, including a complex, multi-million dollar case involving the alleged abuse of a minor.
Christina obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Boston University in 2006. She then attended the University of Miami where she graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor in 2009. Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Christina was a felony prosecutor in Miami-Dade County, where she gained extensive trial experience and comfortability in the courtroom.
Working with Christina on a general matter
Christina Cicconi Backus is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach Office. Her practice focuses on the defense of complex personal injury claims, wrongful death, and professional malpractice. In this work, Ms. Backus has successfully handled numerous cases requiring extra sensitivity, but aggressive litigation, to defend firm clients. This includes matters involving catastrophic injuries to…
Who Christina represents
Christina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and personal injury matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Miami J.D. cum laude
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Boston University B.S. with honors
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Jurisdictions
Christina's state bar admissions
Florida
2009 · ACTIVE
Christina studied at — in University of Miami J.D. cum laude and — in Boston University B.S. with honors.
Law school and academic background
Christina completed — in University of Miami J.D. cum laude and — in Boston University B.S. with honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christina runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christina's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations •The Florida Bar Association
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Locations
Christina C. Backus's office in West Palm Beach
Christina's primary office is at Esperante Building, 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 120, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Esperante Building, 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 120
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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How to hire Christina C. Backus — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christina
Christina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christina C. Backus
How much does it cost to hire Christina for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christina offer a free consultation?
Christina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christina's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Christina's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Florida typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christina take my case if I'm outside West Palm Beach?
Christina is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christina accepting new general clients right now?
Christina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving West Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Christina handles general matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
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- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
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- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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