Atty. Michael John Lyons

Atty. Michael John Lyons

Michael John Lyons is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical patents, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (650) 382-1759

Profile Summary

About Michael John Lyons at a glance

Michael John Lyons is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1996), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Physics, 1989). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael John Lyons is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical patents, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Lyons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Lyons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Lyons

Where is Michael John Lyons's law office located?
Michael John Lyons's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Lyons handle?
Michael John Lyons focuses on patent, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Lyons practiced law?
Michael John Lyons has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael John Lyons go to law school?
Michael John Lyons earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Physics, 1989).
How can I contact Michael John Lyons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1992
B.S. Physics
Pennsylvania State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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