Atty. David J Lyons
David J Lyons is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, spinal cord injury, plaintiffs personal injury and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Plaintiffs Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Wilmington, DE · 41+ Years Experience
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About David J Lyons at a Glance
David J Lyons is a Member based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at The Lyons Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, tbi/sci, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1989). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and George Washington University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Delaware (Member, Workers Compensation Section) and American Bar Associations Delaware Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J Lyons
- David J Lyons is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, spinal cord injury, plaintiffs personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- David practices at The Lyons Law Firm in Wilmington, DE
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David J Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilmington.
Personal Injury in Wilmington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David J Lyons is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →
Workers Compensation in Wilmington
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David J Lyons is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Delaware →
Social Security Disability in Wilmington
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
David J Lyons is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Delaware →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Wilmington
David J Lyons is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Delaware →
Appellate Practice in Wilmington
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David J Lyons is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Delaware →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wilmington
Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Wilmington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wilmington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wilmington Choose David J Lyons
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David J Lyons's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, ssd, tbi/sci, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J Lyons brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Delaware, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, David J Lyons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and ssd, David J Lyons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wilmington
A Wilmington-based practice means David J Lyons attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David J Lyons Handles in Wilmington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David J Lyons has experience with under Delaware law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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