Lyons & Simmons, LLP

10/09/2026

We’re proud to welcome Alejandro “Alex” Cardenas to Lyons & Simmons as an Associate and congratulate him on passing the Texas Bar!

A graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law, Alex brings valuable courtroom experience to the firm. During law school, he represented clients through SMU’s Criminal Clinic, served as a judicial intern in both state and federal court, and gained hands-on experience in personal injury and other complex cases.

We’re excited to welcome Alex to the Lyons & Simmons team and look forward to all he will accomplish on behalf of our clients.

09/25/2026

Yesterday at the Dallas Bench Bar Conference, Lyons & Simmons partner Michael Lyons took the stage for “Trial Tested: Lessons Learned from the Courtroom,” sharing insights from his decades of experience trying high-stakes cases before juries.

Michael sat alongside fellow accomplished trial lawyers Jennifer Doan of Haltom & Doan and Tom Melsheimer of King & Spalding for a discussion moderated by the Hon. Melodee Armstrong, Associate Judge of the City of Dallas Municipal Court.

Thank you to the Dallas Bar Association for another outstanding Bench Bar Conference.

09/23/2026

A $1.725 million verdict — and a pretty special one for our own Jackson Smith.
Lyons & Simmons Associate, Jackson Smith, recently had the opportunity to step into the courtroom alongside his brother, Austin Smith, a partner at Steckler Wayne, to try Daniel Filer v. Mark Ruff, an aviation case arising from the 2023 crash of a single-engine MiG-23 jet during the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow.

After hearing the evidence over a two-day trial, the Dallas County jury awarded $1.725 million in damages and found no contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.

We’re proud of Jackson for the work he put into this case and the result he and Austin achieved for their client. Getting to do it alongside his brother makes this trial win even more meaningful.

Congratulations to Jackson, Austin and the entire trial team on a terrific result.

Lyons & Simmons attorney Jackson Smith helped secure a $1.725 million jury verdict in a Dallas County aviation case stemming from the 2023 crash of a single-engine jet during the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Lyons & Simmons partner, Michael P. Lyons, once again named among the Top 100 attorneys in the state by Texas Super Lawyers.

The 2026 honor marks Michael’s fourth selection to the statewide Top 100 list. He was also named among the Top 100 attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year.

The recognition adds to an outstanding year that has included Michael’s election to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and Lyons & Simmons being named the #1 Personal Injury Law Firm in Dallas in Texas Lawyer’s “Best Of” 2026 awards, and the firm’s selection as the 2026 National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers winner for Catastrophic Injury.

Congratulations, Michael, on another well-deserved recognition.

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09/17/2026

Today is North Texas Giving Day, and Lyons & Simmons is proud to support and shine a spotlight on Community Partners of Dallas, an organization doing incredible work for children throughout Dallas County.

Each year, Community Partners of Dallas provides for the immediate and urgent needs of approximately 20,000 abused and neglected children in Dallas County — offering essential resources, emergency support and, most importantly, dignity and hope when children need it most.

Join us in helping Community Partners of Dallas reach its $35,000 North Texas Giving Day goal. Give today and help provide what abused children urgently need to thrive tomorrow.

We’re grateful for the work Community Partners of Dallas does every day for children and families in our community, and we encourage our friends and neighbors to support their mission this North Texas Giving Day.

09/11/2026

Four Lyons & Simmons partners. One national recognition.

We’re proud to announce that Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, Chris Carr and Stephen Higdon have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, recognizing leading courtroom advocates from across the country.

This year’s guide is especially meaningful as Lawdragon expands its Leading Litigators recognition to include top attorneys representing plaintiffs — and we are honored to have four Lyons & Simmons trial lawyers among them.

The recognition reflects what our team works toward every day: taking on difficult, high-stakes cases and fighting for individuals and families when the stakes could not be higher.

Congratulations to Mike, Chris, Chris and Stephen — and thank you to our clients for the trust they place in our firm.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize and honor the strength, dedication, and resilience of the American worker. At Lyons & Simmons, we stand with those who build, serve, and support our communities—often at great personal risk. Too often, hard-working individuals suffer life-altering injuries or devastating losses because safety was compromised in the name of profit. Our mission is to fight for justice when preventable tragedies strike, and to hold companies accountable when they fail to protect their workers. Today, we pause to honor the value of labor—and reaffirm our commitment to protecting those who make this country work.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize and honor the strength, dedication, and resilience of the American worker. At Lyons & Simmons, we stand with those who build, serve, and support our communities—often at great personal risk.
Too often, hard-working individuals suffer life-altering injuries or devastating losses because safety was compromised in the name of profit. Our mission is to fight for justice when preventable tragedies strike, and to hold companies accountable when they fail to protect their workers.
Today, we pause to honor the value of labor—and reaffirm our commitment to protecting those who make this country work.

08/26/2026

As the Backpack Sponsor for Community Partners of Dallas’ 2026 Back-to-School Drive, Lyons & Simmons helped support the effort to provide new backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms to 2,500 children served by the organization.

Our team also had the opportunity to roll up our sleeves and volunteer together at Community Partners of Dallas, helping prepare and organize items for local children heading back to the classroom.

We’re grateful for organizations like Community Partners of Dallas that make such a meaningful difference for children in our community — and proud of our Lyons & Simmons team for showing up to support their work.

Here’s to a great school year for Dallas students!

08/25/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Michael P. Lyons, who has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/Fort Worth for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice.

This distinction is awarded to just one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region, reflecting the highest overall peer feedback received during the Best Lawyers selection process.

For Michael, the recognition reflects what has defined his career: an unwavering commitment to his clients, excellence in the courtroom, and a relentless pursuit of accountability on behalf of those who have suffered catastrophic injuries and loss.

Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved honor.