Atty. Peter David Lyons
Peter David Lyons is a lawyer practicing advertising, mergers / acquisitions, corporate / incorporation. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Peter David Lyons at a Glance
Peter David Lyons is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on formation, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and California (1983). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1980) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter David Lyons
- Peter David Lyons is a lawyer practicing advertising, mergers / acquisitions, corporate / incorporation
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Peter practices at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in New York, NY
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Peter David Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter David Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Peter David 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 Peter David Lyons's practice in the field of formation, m&a, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter David Lyons brings 45+ 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 New York and California, Peter David Lyons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, m&a, and entertainment, Peter David Lyons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter David 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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