Atty. Paul T. Lyons
Paul focuses his practice on protecting consumer rights and seeking accountability for people hurt by toxic chemicals in the environment and everyday consumer products-as well as for people with life-altering injuries caused by dangerous and defective medical drugs and devices. He also represents victims of childhood sexual abuse under “window” laws, which extend the amount of time that victims have to file childhood sexual abuse claims seeking justice and accountability for the abuse they experienced.
Consumer Fraud Protection & More Attorney · Serving Cherry Hill, NJ
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About Paul T. Lyons at a Glance
Paul T. Lyons is an Associate based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and health care. Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2020) and Emerson College (B.F.A., 2014). Active member of Associations American Association of Justice. Serves clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul T. Lyons
- Paul focuses his practice on protecting consumer rights and seeking accountability for people hurt by toxic chemicals in the environment and everyday consumer products-as well as for people with life-altering injuries caused by dangerous and defective medical drugs and devices
- He also represents victims of childhood sexual abuse under “window” laws, which extend the amount of time that victims have to file childhood sexual abuse claims seeking justice and accountability for the abuse they experienced
- Paul is a part of Motley Rice’s team of attorneys representing women suffering from ovarian cancer caused by talcum powder in In re Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
- After graduating from law school, Paul clerked for Associate Justice Peter Sacks of the Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Paul then worked as a litigation associate with the Public Health Advocacy Institute’s Center for Public Health Litigation, where he pursued litigation against the tobacco industry and major social media companies, among others
- While in law school, Paul interned for the Hon. Kimberly S. Budd, then an Associate Justice and now the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- Paul also completed several other intern and externships while in school
- These included an externship with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Enforcement, where Paul contributed substantial legal research to support the Bureau’s enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- This work inspired his later publication of a scholarly article exploring this topic, listed below
- During school, Paul was also a teaching assistant and earned concentrations in business and commercial law, and in law and development
- Prior to law school, Paul worked for the National Whistleblower Center, where he contributed to the Center’s advocacy on behalf of whistleblowers before the U.S
- Congress, and to the drafting of Amicus Briefs submitted before the U.S
- Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeal
PUBLISHED WORKS
Paul T. Lyons, The Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Consumer Credit Information System: Why Errors Persist and Furnishers Should Play a Greater Role in Ensuring Accuracy, Northeastern University Law Review (May 2021) Blog Posts July 6, 2023 Social media’s grip on teen mental health by: Laura K. Stemkowski January 8, 2021 Clicking with caution: Cybersecurity data breach risks are higher than ever Causes, Not Just Cases by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers August 12, 2020 Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts Causes, Not Just Cases by: John A. Baden IV News November 24, 2025 Can You Sue a Drug Company? by: Motley Rice April 28, 2025 The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day by: M. Nolan Webb
Practice Areas Explained
Paul T. Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul T. Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cherry Hill.
Personal Injury in Cherry Hill
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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Civil Litigation in Cherry Hill
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Cherry Hill
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Consumer Protection in Cherry Hill
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Health Care Law in Cherry Hill
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cherry Hill
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cherry Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cherry Hill Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cherry Hill-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 Cherry Hill Choose Paul T. 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 Paul T. Lyons's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and civil rights, Paul T. Lyons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cherry Hill
A Cherry Hill-based practice means Paul T. 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 Paul T. Lyons Handles in Cherry Hill
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