Atty. Christopher Michael Lyons
Christopher Michael Lyons is a lawyer practicing partnership, commercial, energy and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College, and has been licensed for 22 years.
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Christopher Michael Lyons is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (2004), District of Columbia (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (2009). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2003) and Middlebury College B.A. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Michael Lyons is a lawyer practicing partnership, commercial, energy and 5 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Christopher practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher Michael Lyons is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Christopher Michael Lyons is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Christopher Michael Lyons is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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