Atty. Michael P. Lyons
Michael P. Lyons is nationally recognized as one of the leading plaintiffs’ trial attorneys in the United States, known for his remarkable track record in high-stakes, complex cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death.
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Michael P. Lyons is a Founding Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Lyons & Simmons, LLP. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999) and New Mexico U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the District of N (2017). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Psychology, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael P. Lyons is nationally recognized as one of the leading plaintiffs’ trial attorneys in the United States, known for his remarkable track record in high-stakes, complex cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death
- With more than 26 years of legal experience, Mr. Lyons has secured verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 billion since 2023, including some of the largest in Texas history
- He is acclaimed for his relentless advocacy, innovative use of courtroom technology, and creative trial strategies
- Mr. Lyons’s landmark results include an $860 million verdict in a high-profile tower crane collapse case and a $109.5 million verdict for catastrophic injury victims
- His leadership extends beyond individual cases, having served on the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee for the Astroworld Festival Litigation
- Mr. Lyons has received extensive recognition for his achievements, including repeated listings in The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, and Texas Super Lawyers Top 100, as well as the John Howie Award for courageous pursuit of justice
- Active in professional and community organizations, he presently serves as the Vice President of Finance for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is committed to impactful service both in and out of the courtroom
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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