Who Is Lyons & Simmons?
Lyons & Simmons, LLP is a boutique personal injury and wrongful death trial firm based in Uptown Dallas. Founded by partners Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons, the firm has built a national reputation for taking on high-stakes, complex cases against powerful corporate defendants — and winning. Since 2023 alone, the firm has been involved in more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements.
Unlike large firms that assign cases to junior associates, Lyons & Simmons takes a hands-on approach, with founding partners personally involved in each matter. The firm handles catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, trucking accidents, oilfield injuries, products liability, premises liability, and construction accidents across Texas and nationwide.
The firm's philosophy centers on three principles: treating clients with dignity and respect, customizing strategy to each client's specific situation, and never shying away from trial. Multiple clients and legal publications have noted that insurance companies take a different posture when they see Lyons & Simmons on the other side.
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6x DFW Top 100 attorney. Leads complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
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Client Reviews for Lyons & Simmons
"I talked to Mike Lyons and I never consulted another firm after I met him and Chris Simmons. I knew from talking with them that they were going to do the best job. They're just good people fighting for justice. After my accident on I-35, they fought for 14 months and we settled for far more than the insurance company's initial offer. I always knew exactly where my case stood."
"I don't think I could have found a better law firm to represent me. I needed someone that was going to go out there and really bat for me. I don't have anything but great things to say about Lyons & Simmons. My husband deserved the best, and they are the best."
"Lyons & Simmons is incredible. You instantly feel the compassion, the security, the protection. You know that you're in the right place. They treated me like family. When we settled this case, it felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. I couldn't imagine going through this without them."
"After an 18-wheeler hit my car, the trucking company's insurer immediately sent an adjuster and started building their defense. I knew I needed heavy hitters. Lyons & Simmons took my case and the final settlement was over eight times what the insurer originally offered. Exceptional firm."
"The legal work was genuinely excellent and the result was better than I expected. My only frustration was communication during slow stretches — sometimes weeks would pass without an update unless I followed up. For a case this important, I wished for more proactive check-ins. The outcome justified sticking with them, but the process was stressful at times."
"They declined to take my case after the initial consultation without a real explanation beyond 'it doesn't meet our criteria.' I understand firms can be selective, but the dismissal felt abrupt. I found good representation elsewhere, but the experience here left me feeling like I wasn't worth their time. Would have appreciated more transparency about why."