Atty. Peter David Lyons

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.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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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). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter David Lyons's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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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Where is Peter David Lyons's law office located?
Peter David Lyons's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter David Lyons handle?
Peter David Lyons focuses on formation, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter David Lyons practiced law?
Peter David Lyons has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Peter David Lyons go to law school?
Peter David Lyons earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Peter David Lyons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1983

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