Lyons & Simmons Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers® List

Lyons & Simmons, LLP, a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ trial firm based in Dallas, is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. This year’s honors include four Best Lawyers and four Ones to Watch recipients across multiple practice areas.

Lyons & Simmons 2026 Best Lawyers Honorees

• P. Wesley Black – Appellate Practice
• Christopher W. Carr – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Michael P. Lyons – Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Christopher J. Simmons – Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Lyons & Simmons 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees

• Michael Fechner – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Mackenzie Howard – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (first-time honoree)
• Jackson C. Smith – Commercial Litigation
• Michael Wozniak – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (first-time honoree)

This recognition highlights the firm’s continued commitment to providing outstanding representation for clients in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and complex business litigation matters. Lyons & Simmons has earned a reputation for excellence in and out of the courtroom, consistently securing significant results for clients across Texas and the nation.

Recognized Leaders in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law

Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers list are chosen based on peer nominations, professional achievement, and a rigorous evaluation process. Lyons & Simmons’ inclusion underscores the firm’s standing as one of the top personal injury law firms in Texas. “Our attorneys are honored to be recognized by our peers in the legal community,” said Michael Lyons, co-founder and managing partner of Lyons & Simmons. “This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering dedication to clients who entrust us with the most important cases of their lives.”

A Reputation Built on Results

Over the past several years, the firm has secured record-setting verdicts and settlements, including some of the largest wrongful death and trucking accident verdicts in Texas. Lyons & Simmons’ trial-tested attorneys have been featured in national and state rankings such as Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, and D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas. With offices in Dallas, Lyons & Simmons represents individuals and families nationwide in complex, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters.