D Magazine awards repeat honors to trio in personal injury, appellate law

Three attorneys with trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP have earned another year of recognition from D Magazine with their selection to the publication’s list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2026.

Founding partners Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons are honored for exceptional work representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. Partner P. Wes Black is recognized for excellence in appellate law.

“We are gratified to receive this recognition,” said Mr. Lyons. “It’s a reflection of our entire team’s commitment to securing the absolute best results for our clients, while developing and maintaining their trust all along the way.”

Mr. Lyons, considered one of the preeminent plaintiffs’ trial attorneys in the nation, is making his 13^th appearance on the publication’s Best Lawyers in Dallas list. He is consistently honored by other legal guides, including Texas Super Lawyers, The National Law Journal, Best Lawyers in America, and Lawdragon 500. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.

Mr. Simmons, who is marking his seventh selection to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers, has obtained multimillion-dollar results for clients across the nation. A member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, he has also earned recognition from The National Law Journal, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, and Texas Super Lawyers.

Mr. Black, Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law, is being honored by Best Lawyers in Dallas for the seventh time. He has briefed and argued cases before state and federal appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also been honored by Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, and National Trial Lawyers.

D Magazine’s Best Lawyers list is compiled through a rigorous selection process that involves peer nominations and vetting by the publication’s editorial staff and an independent legal panel.

About Lyons & Simmons, LLP

Dallas-based Lyons & Simmons, LLP is an award-winning firm of nationally recognized plaintiff’s trial lawyers. The firm represents clients in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, and product liability matters, securing record-setting verdicts and settlements in some of the most important and complex personal injury cases in the country.

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“It’s a reflection of our entire team’s commitment to securing the absolute best results for our clients, while developing and maintaining their trust all along the way.”