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Six Lyons & Simmons Attorneys Earn Recognition on 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
DALLAS – Lyons & Simmons, LLP is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named among the best in the state on the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys each year.
Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, and Chris Carr were recognized as Texas Super Lawyers for their work representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
- Michael Lyons is ranked among the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas for the third time and has earned Super Lawyers recognition annually since his eligibility began in 2013, now reaching his 13thconsecutive year.
- Chris Simmons appears on the Super Lawyers list for the fourth time, following eight consecutive years on the Rising Stars list.
- Chris Carr has been selected 16 times for his work representing clients in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and complex business disputes.
Wes Black makes his first appearance on the Texas Super Lawyers list for his appellate work. He has briefed and argued cases before numerous appellate courts, including the
Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
On the Rising Stars list, Stephen Higdon and Michael Fechner Jr. were honored for their early career achievements in plaintiff litigation.
- Higdon has earned Rising Stars recognition for the eighth time and has also been named among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers and D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40.
- Fechner appears on the Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year, representing clients in complex catastrophic injury and business litigation.
Selections to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are based on a rigorous process by Thomson Reuters that combines peer nominations, professional achievement, and independent research.
“At Lyons & Simmons, when the result means everything, our clients deserve attorneys who are among the very best,” said co-founding partner Michael Lyons. “We are honored that so many members of our team continue to be recognized for their dedication to achieving justice.”