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Cynthia M. Danel, Personal Injury Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cynthia M. Danel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

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Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Pittsburgh) (2012).

About Cynthia M. Danel: Cynthia M. Danel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Cynthia takes on

Cynthia concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cynthia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cynthia takes personal injury matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cynthia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Cynthia M. Danel — personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh

Cynthia M. Danel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

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.

Cynthia's approach to personal injury cases

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…

The kind of cases Cynthia takes

Cynthia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Duquesne University

    J.D. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Cynthia's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania, Allegh

    ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsy

    ACTIVE

  • West Virginia, The W

    ACTIVE

Cynthia studied at J.D. in Duquesne University.

Law school and academic background

Cynthia completed J.D. in Duquesne University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cynthia runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Cynthia has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Pittsburgh)

    2012

  • 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

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Pittsburgh) (2012). 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).

Locations

Cynthia M. Danel's office in Pittsburgh

Cynthia's primary office is at 225 North Shore Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Edgar Snyder & Associates

225 North Shore Drive, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cynthia M. Danel — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cynthia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cynthia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cynthia'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; Cynthia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Cynthia

Cynthia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Cynthia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cynthia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cynthia M. Danel

  • How much does it cost to hire Cynthia for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cynthia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cynthia offer a free consultation?

    Cynthia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cynthia's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Cynthia's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Cynthia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cynthia take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?

    Cynthia is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cynthia 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 Cynthia?

    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. Cynthia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cynthia accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Cynthia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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