Lyons & Simmons LLP has again earned national recognition for its work representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters, being named a finalist in the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards presented by ALM and National Law Journal. Elite Trial Lawyers honors plaintiff firms across the country that demonstrate exceptional results, innovation, and commitment to advancing justice for clients.
The recognition highlights a year of continued advocacy by Lyons & Simmons on behalf of people facing life-changing injuries and devastating losses — work driven by the firm’s belief that serious cases demand serious trial lawyers.
“This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the relentless work our team puts into every case,” said Michael Lyons, co-founding partner of Lyons & Simmons. “We are honored to stand alongside some of the nation’s leading plaintiff firms and remain committed to pursuing accountability when negligence causes catastrophic harm.”
Founded by Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons, Lyons & Simmons has built a national reputation handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, fires and explosions, commercial transportation crashes, aviation litigation, premises liability, products liability, and other complex plaintiff matters. The firm has secured record-setting verdicts and settlements while focusing on cases that drive change.
Elite Trial Lawyers finalists are selected based on exceptional plaintiff-side advocacy and significant results achieved on behalf of clients.
At Lyons & Simmons, accountability is not just about results. It is about creating safer communities, exposing preventable failure, driving corporate safety improvements, and pursuing accountability when negligence causes devastating harm.
