Atty. Sheila Mckenna Lyons

Atty. Sheila Mckenna Lyons

Sheila Mckenna Lyons is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, insurance and 1 other area of law. Sheila received a M.S.W. degree from Boston College in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Garden City Garden City 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Sheila Mckenna Lyons at a glance

Sheila Mckenna Lyons is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Sheila Mckenna Lyons. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, estate planning, elder law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982) and New York (1984). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Boston College (M.S.W., 1973). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sheila Mckenna Lyons is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Sheila received a M.S.W. degree from Boston College in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Sheila practices at Sheila Mckenna Lyons in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sheila Mckenna Lyons's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Sheila Mckenna Lyons is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Garden City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sheila Mckenna Lyons

Where is Sheila Mckenna Lyons's law office located?
Sheila Mckenna Lyons's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Sheila Mckenna Lyons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheila Mckenna Lyons handle?
Sheila Mckenna Lyons focuses on medical malpractice, estate planning, elder law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sheila Mckenna Lyons practiced law?
Sheila Mckenna Lyons has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Sheila Mckenna Lyons go to law school?
Sheila Mckenna Lyons earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (M.S.W., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1977
M.S.W.
Boston College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1984

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