Atty. Raymond Lyons
Raymond Lyons is a partner with Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of the firm’s product liability, construction, transportation, and tort defense practice groups.
Litigation - Insurance Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Raymond Lyons at a Glance
Raymond Lyons is a insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis LTD. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (1980). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1980) and Loyola University Chicago (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Raymond Lyons
- Raymond Lyons is a partner with Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois
- He is a member of the firm’s product liability, construction, transportation, and tort defense practice groups
- His practice focuses on the defense of product liability, construction, transportation, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and insurance-related litigation in state and federal courts nationwide
- His recognized practice areas include Litigation – Insurance
- Mr. Lyons serves as vice-chair of the product liability group of the Primerus Defense Institute
- He has received an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting recognition by members of the legal profession for ethical standards and legal ability
- With more than 30 years of jury trial experience, Mr. Lyons has litigated hundreds of matters in state and federal courts across the United States and has tried more than 40 cases to verdict
- His experience includes representing clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, insurance, and services
- His client experience includes work for TruGreen Limited Partnership, TruGreen Lawncare LLC, The Terminix International Company, L.P., ServiceMaster Company, Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, McWane, Inc., Tyler Pipe, Inc., Gehl Company, Walsh Construction, Gertz Electric Company, National Indemnity Insurance Company, and Zurich Insurance Company
- Mr. Lyons has substantial experience handling product liability, construction, fraud, transportation, and insurance defense matters
- He has represented pressure container manufacturers and agricultural equipment manufacturers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- He has also served as national trial counsel for pest control and lawn care companies, representing these clients in transportation, toxic tort, construction defect, general liability, and insurance litigation matters
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Raymond Lyons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raymond Lyons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Insurance Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Raymond 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 Raymond Lyons's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Raymond Lyons brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Raymond Lyons's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Raymond 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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