Atty. Richard D. Lyons, Esq.
Richard, who served as general counsel to legendary New York Yankee owner, George M. Steinbrenner, moved to Southwest Florida in January 1998.
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About Richard D. Lyons, Esq. at a glance
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is a Managing Partner based in Bonita Springs, Florida, practicing at Lyons & Lyons, P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Florida State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Collier County Bar Association. Serands clients in Bonita Springs, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard, who served as general counsel to legendary New York Yankee owner, George M. Steinbrenner, moved to Southwest Florida in January 1998
- He gained valuable experience with Cummings & Lockwood and Bond and Schoeneck & King law firms, before joining his father to form Lyons & Lyons, P.A. in 2003
- Richard’s Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration degrees from the University of Florida and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Transactions degree from the University of Alabama provide the educational base for Richard to counsel his clients in all aspects of business and transactional matters
- Accordingly, such specialized knowledge allows Richard to serve the needs of business owners and professionals throughout the life cycle of a business venture, including the formation and choice of business entity, financing in the growth phase, possible reorganizations and mergers for maturing businesses, and the law effecting succession and dissolution
- Whether working directly with a young professional beginning a career by joining a firm or starting their own company– or helping established businesses structure their corporate framework to withstand the volatile winds of market forces and changing taxation–Richard is able to guide individuals, new businesses and established corporations to properly plan for growth and protect assets
- His experience in business setup and succession, estate planning, governing and tax laws regarding partnerships and corporations, his performance in the areas of residential and commercial real estate enable Richard to assist his clients in making informed decisions and thus stronger managers
- This focus on empowering clients to better understand the legal consequences and benefits of their decisions along with the ability to truly appreciate his client’s visions and dreams have earned Richard a Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award
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Richard D. Lyons, Esq.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Lyons, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Florida →
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard D. Lyons, Esq. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bonita Springs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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