Cynthia M. Danel, Personal Injury Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
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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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- 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 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
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Pennsylvania, Pennsy
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West Virginia, The W
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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.
Edgar Snyder & Associates
225 North Shore Drive, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
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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
Cynthia handles personal injury matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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