Atty. Gregory L. Lyons
A Virginia attorney for more than 30 years, since joining Lichtenstein Law Group in January 2002, Greg has focused his civil practice on cases involving life-altering injuries and wrongful death, including matters of defective products, medical negligence, and auto and tractor-trailer crashes, in which clients have sustained serious and complex injuries (including burns and traumatic brain injuries) and damages (including lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, and the variety of losses that are suffered by the survivors/beneficiaries in wrongful death settings). Greg has also been deeply inv
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Roanoke, VA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Gregory L. Lyons at a Glance
Gregory L. Lyons is an Associate based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Ta (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1985), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1988). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Virginia (B.A. Economics, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory L. Lyons
- A Virginia attorney for more than 30 years, since joining Lichtenstein Law Group in January 2002, Greg has focused his civil practice on cases involving life-altering injuries and wrongful death, including matters of defective products, medical negligence, and auto and tractor-trailer crashes, in which clients have sustained serious and complex injuries (including burns and traumatic brain injuries) and damages (including lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, and the variety of losses that are suffered by the survivors/beneficiaries in wrongful death settings)
- Greg has also been deeply involved in many of the firm’s complex federal criminal defense matters
- Before joining Lichtenstein Law Group, Greg was a commercial litigator
- He tried cases in state and federal courts in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, and successfully argued appeals in the Virginia Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Greg’s cases included the successful defense of trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement claims, the reversal on appeal of a substantial lost profits award against his convenience-store chain client in a commercial trespass case, and obtaining and successfully defending on appeal summary judgment against the United States in an estate tax matter involving an unusual issue of (alleged) express or implied repeal of a statute’s effective date
- Greg serves his profession as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and as chair of the VTLA’s Products Liability section
- Greg has served his community as a director, officer and President of the Roanoke Jaycees, a leadership training and community service organization
- Greg serves his faith community as his church’s administrative lay leader, as a member of multiple committees, and as a member and Chair of the church’s Administrative Board
- Greg is also a member of and soloist for several choral groups in his church
- Greg is a 1981 graduate of the University of Virginia, where he was an Echols Scholar
- He is a 1984 graduate of the UVA School of Law, where he was chosen to serve as a Dillard Fellow (upperclass student instructor of first-year legal writing)
- Greg is admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and all trial courts of Virginia
- He has been admitted pro hac vice in state and federal trial courts in North Carolina, West Virginia and Ohio
- HONORS Echols Scholar (University of Virginia) Dillard Fellow (University of Virginia School of Law) COMMUNITY Church-related (trustee, finance committee, contemporary worship leader, certified lay speaker, soloist) Roanoke Jaycees (former president) Former board member of Total Action Against Poverty Former board member of Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce BOARDS AND AFFILIATIONS Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Roanoke Bar Association
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Gregory L. Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory L. Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roanoke.
Medical Malpractice in Roanoke
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Roanoke
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.
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Criminal Defense in Roanoke
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Business & Corporate Law in Roanoke
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Product Liability in Roanoke
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roanoke
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Roanoke Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roanoke-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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Why Clients in Roanoke Choose Gregory L. 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 Gregory L. Lyons's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory L. Lyons brings 42+ 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 Virginia, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Ta, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Gregory L. Lyons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense, Gregory L. Lyons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roanoke
A Roanoke-based practice means Gregory L. 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 Gregory L. Lyons Handles in Roanoke
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