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Theodore V. Lyons, Jr.
Attorney Theodore (Terry) V. Lyons, Jr.
Shareholder
Location:
Janesville, Wisconsin
Phone:
608-752-8787
Toll Free:
800-803-1138
Email:
tlyons@mwlslaw.com
Theodore (Terry) Lyons has handled civil actions and personal injury cases for more than 35 years. He is certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Trial Preparation by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer. His reputation has allowed him to be selected by judges and litigants as a mediator in more than 1,000 matters. He has represented attorneys and has acted as a "lawyer's lawyer" representing attorneys in law firm disputes. He has been appointed by courts in several counties in mediation matters and has been asked to serve as the third or "neutral" arbitrator by opposing counsel in many actions.
Lyons' clients appreciate his practical and early evaluation of their claims. His experience in mediation allows his clients an opportunity to settle their claim efficiently, but they also appreciate his willingness to try those cases when trial is necessary.
Lyons was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 27, 1953. He graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, in 1975. He received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (cum laude) in 1978.
For many years, Lyons has taught civil trial preparation and negostiation as an instructor in the General Practice course at the University of Wisconsin- Madison Law School. He has lectured on litigation topics for the State Bar of Wisconsin and has served as a chapter author for the Law Of Damages from 1988-2014.
Lyons lives with his wife in Milton, Wisconsin. He is active in his church and in a number of community organizations.
Areas of Practice
- 30% Personal Injury- Defense
- 30% Personal Injury- Plaintiff
- 30% Mediations
- 10% Other Litigations and Appeals
Litigation Percentage
- 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and Civil Pre-Trial Practice Advocacy by the 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 7111 Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978
- Juris Doctorate, cum laude
- Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, 1975
- Bachelor of Arts in History, with Highest Honors
Published Works
- The Law of Damages in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin 1988-2014 (Chapter)
Representative Clients
- West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
- Wisconsin Reinsurance
- Auto-Owners Insurance Company
- Underwriters at Lloyds
- Prairie Woods Golf, Inc.
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer on Litigation Topic, University of Wisconsin Law School
- Lecturer on Litigation Topics, State Bar of Wisconsin (CLE) Programs
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 1978-2014
- Rock County Bar Association, 1978-2014
- Defense Research Institute, 1978-2014
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel, 1978-2014
Fraternities/Sororities
- Omicron Delta Kappa