Atty. Michael P. Lyons
Over the past 20+ years of practice, Lyons has tried cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators throughout the state of Texas and all over the country. In the process, Lyons has obtained verdicts, awards, and settlements totaling over a billion dollars on behalf of his clients—many involving high profile, high exposure matters .
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 27+ Years Experience
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About Michael P. Lyons at a Glance
Michael P. Lyons is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lyons & Simmons. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1999) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P. Lyons
- Over the past 20+ years of practice, Lyons has tried cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators throughout the state of Texas and all over the country
- In the process, Lyons has obtained verdicts, awards, and settlements totaling over a billion dollars on behalf of his clients—many involving high profile, high exposure matters
- Lyons has extensive trial experience in cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death, product liability, business disputes, construction defects, and professional liability
- Lyons’ cases are as diverse and extensive as his approach to his cases
- He has handled cases involving: brain and spinal cord injuries, electrocutions, aviation disasters involving helicopters and airplanes, trucking accidents, construction site accidents, industrial accidents, motor vehicle products liability, pharmaceutical, and medical device products liability, large business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duties, medical malpractice, high profile contract disputes involving college football coaches and celebrities, and fire and explosion cases
- In 2023, Lyons was part of a trial team that secured an $860 Million jury verdict for the family of a victim killed when a tower crane collapsed and fell onto an apartment building in Dallas, Texas
- The incident and the trial was a national news story
- In 2022, Lyons was named to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in In Re: Astroworld Festival Litigation related to the tragic events involving the deaths of 10 people at the Astroworld Festival Concert in 2021
- Lyons is among a handful of attorneys selected for the Plaintiffs’ leadership of this mass casualty litigation
- In December of 2022, Lyons obtained a $10.1 million verdict in an emergency room delay case that was streamed live by Courthouse View Network
- It was tabbed by CVN as one of the “Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2022
- Lyons has earned the respect of his peers through the relentless pursuit of justice for his clients
- In 2021, Lyons was honored by the Dallas Trial Lawyers’ Association with the John Howie Award, which is given annually for the “courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity”
- Lyons was given the award, in part, for taking a very difficult liability case to trial in one of the most conservative venues in Texas that involved the deaths of three African American children
- The verdict is believed to be the largest in history for a wrongful death personal injury case in Midland County, Texas
- Lyons has been recognized by The National Law Journal as one of the top lawyers in the country as a “Trailblazer” award recipient
- He has regularly appeared on Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers listing (2005, 2008-2024), including being selected among the Top 100 attorneys in Dallas/Fort Worth (2018-2024) and was selected as one of the Top 100 attorneys in the entire state of Texas (2021-2022)
- He has earned Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020-2023) and Best Lawyers in America (2019-2024) recognition
- He was honored as a “Best Lawyer in Dallas” by D Magazine in 2005, 2011, 2013, 2015-2017, and 2019-2023 and is one of only a select few to receive the award for both personal injury and commercial litigation
- Lyons has been recognized as a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, was named a Lifetime Achievement member of America’s Top 100 Attorneys for Texas, and was named among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in North Texas for 2017-2022
- He has attained an AV® Preeminent™ peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell consecutively for 15 years, signifying the highest level of professional excellence based upon peer-review evaluation from lawyers and judges who have observed his legal skill and ethical standards
- In addition to pursuing outstanding results on behalf of clients, Lyons has invested significant time in the service of his community as a leader within the Dallas Bar Association and as a leader in his community
- In 2008 Lyons was recognized by Dallas CBS affiliate KTVT Channel 11 as a "Texan with Character" for his philanthropic work in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex with children who were victims of abuse or neglect
- In 2010, he was elected as a Fellow of the Dallas Bar Foundation, and in 2015, Lyons became a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
Michael P. Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Medical Malpractice in Dallas
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 Dallas
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.
Michael P. Lyons is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael P. Lyons is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Class Action in Dallas
Michael P. Lyons is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Product Liability in Dallas
Michael P. Lyons is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Michael P. 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 Michael P. Lyons's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael P. Lyons brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, Michael P. Lyons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael P. 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 Michael P. Lyons Handles in Dallas
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