Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Mesquite, TX

Ted B. Lyon & Associates, P.C.

| 18601 LBJ Freeway, Mesquite, TX 75150

Visit: https://www.tedlyon.com

Phone: 972-279-6571

Fax: 972-279-3021

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2020

Licensed Since: 1976

Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Practice Areas:

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (70%),
Aviation and Aerospace (10%),
Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff (10%),
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff (10%)

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The founding partner of The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates in Mesquite, Texas, attorney Ted B. Lyon Jr. has devoted his entire practice to civil litigation, including personal injury matters involving wrongful death, and products liability as well as toxic torts, consumer protection and aviation law cases. A lifetime public servant repeatedly recognized in his capacities as police officer, state representative, state senator and trial lawyer, Mr. Lyon has earned a number of prestigious awards and honors dating back to 1979, including the Lifetime Service Award from the Texas Municipal Police Association, Legislator of the Year awards from multiple organizations and Martindale-Hubble's AV-Preeminent* rating.

Throughout his legal career that spans more than three decades, Mr. Lyon has represented clients in Dallas, Fort Worth and the surrounding areas in more than 150 jury trials. In addition to achieving several landmark verdicts and settlements, including three ranked among the Top 10, he has been featured on national television programs such as "60 Minutes," "Good Morning America" and "Dateline NBC." He is admitted to practice before the state courts of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas.

In 1972, Mr. Lyon obtained a bachelor's degree in political science, and he earned his law degree from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1975. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Texas Bar Foundation, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Litigation Counsel of America and many other local and state organizations. He currently sits on the boards of directors for the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.

*AV-Preeminent and BV-Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice Areas

70%Personal Injury - General
10%Aviation and Aerospace
10%Personal Injury - Products
10%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice

Focus Areas

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Aviation, Aviation Accidents - Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Defects, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Products Liability, Dental Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis

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Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2020

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Admitted: 1976, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.tedlyon.com/about/ted-b-lyon-jr/

Honors/Awards:

Legislative Crime Fighter of the Year, Greater Dallas Crime Commission, 1991
People's Choice Award, Texas Association of Home Health Agencies, 1991
Legislative Award, Texas Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, 1991
Legislator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1987
Conservation Legislator of the Year, Texas Outdoor Writers Association, 1985
One of Four Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1983
One of Ten Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1981
One of Four Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1979
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Recipient: Lifetime Service Award, Texas Municipal Police Association, 1992
Legislative Honor Roll Award, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, 1991
Legislative Award, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, 1991
Legislative Excellence Award, Texas Black Bass Unlimited, 1989
Senator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1985
Legislative Service Award, Sierra Club, 1985
Legislator of the Year, Common Cause of Texas, 1981
All-Star Legislator, I'D" Magazine, 1981
Included in the Top 10 Best Litigators in Dallas, Texas by D Magazine 2001
Vision and Courage Award, Kyle Facility New Vision Treatment Program, 1992
Legislator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1991
Legislative Award, Greater Austin Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1991
Legislative White Hat Award, Texas Farmers Union, 1989
Legislative Conservationist of the Year, Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas, 1985
Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Texas Legislature, Texas Catholic Conference, 1985
One of Two Outstanding Legislators, Dallas County Sheriff's Association, 1981
Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Texas House of Representatives, 1979