James D. Lyon

James D. Lyon

Legal Education

USC Gould Law School, Juris Doctor

Professional Experience

James graduated with distinction from U.C Berkeley, graduating in the top 15% of his graduating class. He continued to pursue a legal education at USC Gould Law School on the Tax Institute Scholarship, and graduated with a business law certificate. James sought further legal education and pursued a Masters of Laws in Taxation at Loyola Law School, attending on a merit scholarship and graduating with distinction. After graduating, James was hired as an Honors Attorney at the Office of the Chief Counsel of the IRS for about two years.

James left his legal position with the IRS to pursue a more litigation focused position, and now has extensive experience in personal injury. He has extensive trial experience, and is always prepared to take any case to trial.

Bar Memberships

California State Bar

Personal Interests

In his spare time, James loves his dog Henry, plays in a recreational soccer league on the weekends, and follows all Los Angeles sports teams including the Lakers, Trojan football, and the Dodgers.
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