John M. Lyons, Esq.
John M. Lyons, Esq. is Of Counsel at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, where he defends companies in a broad range of litigation, including product liability, toxic tort, complex commercial and financial services litigation, as well as in appellate matters. He has represented manufacturers of a wide variety of products, including cigarettes, prescription pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, industrial equipment and asbestos. Mr. Lyons has substantial experience in all phases of litigation: pre-trial discovery, expert witness development, trial, and post-trial and appeal.
John has also maintained an active pro bono practice, including representing individuals appealing the denial of asylum claims in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in cases in which the Department of Justice sought remand to the Board of Immigration Appeals. John participated in New York City's Corporation Counsel's Public Service Program and served as counsel for the City of New York and several other defendants in a personal injury action, which was resolved on favorable terms the evening before jury selection. John has also reviewed case files for the Midwest Innocence Project to determine whether the factual record supports claims of actual innocence.
Prior to joining Shook, John was an associate in the New York, Jersey City and Miami offices of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. He began his legal career as a summer associate and associate at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia.
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2008
- B.S., Cornell University, 2005