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Lyons & Simmons Named Elite Trial Lawyers Finalists For Second Time in Three Years

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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For the second time in three years, the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, has been named a finalist for the National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers awards.

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  • For the second time in three years, the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, has been named a finalist for the National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers awards.
  • Lyons & Simmons is one of just three firms nationwide selected as finalists in the area of catastrophic injury law.
  • The Lyons & Simmons trial team pointed to prevalent systemic failures to follow hospital policies, which led to catastrophic delays in treatment.
  • This is the second time in the past three years Lyons & Simmons has been named an Elite Trial Lawyers finalist.

Lyons & Simmons Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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DALLAS, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ­Four lawyers from the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP are among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers for 2023. Firm founders Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons, along with partners Christopher Carr and Stephen Higdon were lauded for their success in obtaining big results in significant cases.

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  • DALLAS, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ­Four lawyers from the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP are among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers for 2023.
  • Firm founders Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons , along with partners Christopher Carr and Stephen Higdon were lauded for their success in obtaining big results in significant cases.
  • Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers recognizes the lawyers who stand on the front line of justice by taking on the toughest cases.
  • Selection is based on peer assessment and independent research of an attorney's record of securing positive verdicts and settlements.

Dallas-based Lyons & Simmons Earn Top Tier Best Law Firms Recognition

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial law firm of Lyons & Simmons has earned top tier Best Law Firms honors from U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America based on its personal injury litigation work on behalf of plaintiffs.

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  • Trial law firm honored for personal injury, commercial litigation work
    DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial law firm of Lyons & Simmons has earned top tier Best Law Firms honors from U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America based on its personal injury litigation work on behalf of plaintiffs.
  • Regularly trusted with life-altering personal injury and wrongful death cases, Lyons & Simmons is consistently recognized among the top plaintiff litigation firms in the country.
  • Lyons and Simmons were both recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers based on their trial work.
  • The 2023 Best Law Firms listing is just the latest honor for the firm and its attorneys.

Lyons & Simmons Selected Dallas' Top Personal Injury Firm for 2022

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial firm of Lyons & Simmons, LLP, has been selected by readers of Texas Lawyer magazine as the top personal injury law firm in Dallas for 2022. 

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The trial firm of Lyons & Simmons, LLP, has been selected by readers of Texas Lawyer magazine as the top personal injury law firm in Dallas for 2022.
  • Launched in 2010 to identify the top industry support companies in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, the personal injury designation was added to the publication's "Best of" survey in 2020, with Lyons & Simmons taking top honors.
  • With a focus on large, complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, the trial firm's founders, Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons , are devoted to representing those whose lives have been torn apart by the actions of others.
  • Dallas-based Lyons & Simmons, LLPis a trial boutique representing clientsin wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, and complex "bet-the-company" business litigation matters across the country.To learn more, visit http://www.Lyons-Simmons.com .

Lyons & Simmons Partners Earn Dual Best Lawyers Recognitions

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The attorneys of the Dallas-based trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP have earned national honors for their work in personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, as well as in commercial litigation.

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  • Firm co-founders Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and among the most-respected legal guides in the United States.
  • Additionally, Stephen Higdon was selected to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing in commercial litigation.
  • Lyons & Simmons has earned a reputation for obtaining outstanding results in life-altering personal injury and wrongful death cases.
  • Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch recognition is based on confidential evaluations by Best Lawyers members in the same practice area, with final selection made following careful editorial review.

XSET Acquihires Astoic Management; Appoints Co-Founders to Executive Roles

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming and lifestyle organization, announced today they have acquihired Astoic Management. As a result of this acquisition, they have appointed both co-founders to executive roles at XSET. Lonnie Anthony will serve as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and Rob Martin will serve as Chief Experience Officer (CXO).

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  • Astoic Management has represented talent including Offset, Floyd Mayweather, and Ronnie2K
    BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET , the world's fastest-growing gaming and lifestyle organization, announced today they have acquihired Astoic Management.
  • As a result of this acquisition, they have appointed both co-founders to executive roles at XSET.
  • "It's an honor to join XSET," said Lonnie Anthony, Co-Founder of Astoic Management.
  • "When it came to joining XSET, it was an easy decision," said Rob Martin, Co-Founder of Astoic Management.

Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Family of Man Who Died Saving Fiancée During Astroworld Festival Crowd Surge

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Danish Baig was killed fighting to save Swingle during the mass casualty crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.

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  • Danish Baig was killed fighting to save Swingle during the mass casualty crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.
  • Hundreds more were injured, including Baig's partner, Olivia Swingle and his brother, Basil Baig.
  • "The Astroworld Festival creators, organizers, promoters, security contractors, and performers failed Danish, Olivia, Basil, and all the other victims.
  • Although the 2021 festival was sold out, the lawsuit points to social media posts by Scott encouraging non-ticketholders to "sneak in" to the event.

Thomas J. Henry, Powerhouse Trial Attorney, Files Massive $2 Billion Lawsuit Following Astroworld Tragedy

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Thomas J. Henry continues to offer immediate case consultations to injured Astroworld victims.

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  • Thomas J. Henry continues to offer immediate case consultations to injured Astroworld victims.
  • Over that time, Thomas J. Henry and his firm have been the recipients of numerous awards and recognitions .
  • In 2021, Thomas J. Henry Law was named "Law Firm of the Year" by the American Institute of Legal Professionals.
  • That same year, Bloomberg Businessweek published a feature on Thomas J. Henry, highlighting his firm's "clear commitment to client satisfaction."

Ezra Blount's Mother Speaks Out for First Time Through Her Attorney Paul Grinke of McCathern Following Son's Injuries Sustained at Astroworld Festival

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The single mother of Ezra Blount, Tamara Byrd of Denton, Texas, has not spoken to the media following her son's devastating injuries sustained at the Astroworld Festival.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The single mother of Ezra Blount, Tamara Byrd of Denton, Texas, has not spoken to the media following her son's devastating injuries sustained at the Astroworld Festival.
  • In response to numerous requests for comment, she asked the attorney she hired to represent her and Ezra, Paul A. Grinke, to share a few words: "Tamara wants to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
  • McCathern is a full-service law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas with additional offices in Houston, Frisco, and Los Angeles.
  • McCathern handles a wide range of legal matters for a diverse client base, from small companies and individuals to Fortune 500 companies and high-profile organizations.

Arnold & Itkin Is Representing Over 50 Astroworld Attendees

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arnold & Itkin is representing more than50 victims of the tragic crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arnold & Itkin is representing more than50 victims of the tragic crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.
  • Arnold & Itkin attorneys are currently on location at the Astroworld venue alongside with its experts to inspect the scene as part of the investigation into the cause of this preventable tragedy.
  • Arnold & Itkin is seeking the real answers as to why this tragedy occurred.
  • Founded and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Arnold & Itkin is known nationwide for taking on the biggest cases and companies.