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Theodore (Terry) V. Lyons Jr. 
Janesville, Wisconsin
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phone (608) 554-4883
(877) 692-2098
fax (608) 752-5117
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Theodore (Terry) Lyons has represented clients in personal injury and insurance cases for over 21 years. Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Lyons enjoys a reputation of straight-forward practicality. This reputation has led other attorneys to retain Terry to represent them for their own legal matters and to seek his services as a third arbitrator and mediator in difficult cases.

With a practice focusing on personal injury and general civil trials, Lyons has handled many million dollar claims for injured individuals and insurance companies alike. While his clients appreciate the early evaluation and settlement efforts he advocates, they also appreciate his willingness to try cases when necessary to achieve fair results.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 27, 1953, Terry Lyons graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, in 1976. He received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (cum laude) in 1978.

Lyons has taught litigation and negotiation as an instructor in the General Practice course at the University of Wisconsin Law School and has frequently lectured on litigation topics for State Bar of Wisconsin CLE programs. In addition he has served as a chapter author for The Law of Damages in Wisconsin from 1988 - 1999 for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Lyons lives with his wife and four children in Milton, Wisconsin. He is active in a variety of community organizations and in his church.

Areas of Practice:
45% Personal Injury - Defense
45% Personal Injury - Plaintiff
10% Litigation and Appeals
Litigation Percentage:
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy


Bar Admissions:
Wisconsin, 1978
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1978
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1981
U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Education:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, 1975
B.A.
Honors: Highest Honors in History
Major:  History


Published Works:
"The Law of Damages in Wisconsin", State Bar of Wisconsin 1988-2000, (Chapter)


Representative Clients:
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Wisconsin Adjusting, Inc.
Auto Owners Insurance
Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company
Harco National Insurance Company
Cumis Mutual Insurance Company
Fanning Excavating, Inc.
McKnight Excavating, Inc.
Prairie Woods Golf, Inc.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Lecturer on Litigation Topics, University of Wisconsin Law School


Lecturer on Litigation Topics, State Bar of Wisconsin (CLE) Programs


Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of Wisconsin, 1978 - 2000


Rock County Bar Association, 1978 - 2000


Defense Research Institute, 1978 - 2000


Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, 1978 - 2000


Fraternities/Sororities:
Omicron Delta Kappa