Ted B. Lyon Jr. graduated from East Texas University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. Ted received his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1975, and was licensed by the Texas Supreme Court in 1976, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1976, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in 1984, the United States Supreme Court in 1986, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 1993.
Areas of Practice: Environmental Law Personal Injury - Plaintiffs Products Liability Law Professional Malpractice Law Toxic Torts Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
B ar Admissions: Texas, 1976 U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1976 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1984 U.S. Supreme Court, 1986 U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1993
Education: Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1975 J.D. East Texas University, 1972 B.S., Major: Political Science
Honors and Awards: Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Recipient: Lifetime Service Award, Texas Municipal Police Association, 1992 Vision and Courage Award, Kyle Facility New Vision Treatment Program, 1992 Legislative Crime Fighter of the Year, Greater Dallas Crime Commission, 1991 Legislative Honor Roll Award, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, 1991 Legislator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1991 People's Choice Award, Texas Association of Home Health Agencies, 1991 Legislative Award, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, 1991 Legislative Award, Greater Austin Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1991 Legislative Award, Texas Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, 1991 Legislative Excellence Award, Texas Black Bass Unlimited, 1989 Legislative White Hat Award, Texas Farmers Union, 1989 Legislator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1987 Senator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1985 Legislative Conservationist of the Year, Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas, 1985 Conservation Legislator of the Year, Texas Outdoor Writers Association, 1985 Legislative Service Award, Sierra Club, 1985 Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Texas Legislature, Texas Catholic Conference, 1985 One of Four Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1983 Legislator of the Year, Common Cause of Texas, 1981 One of Two Outstanding Legislators, Dallas County Sheriff's Association, 1981 One of Ten Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1981 All-Star Legislator, I'D" Magazine, 1981 Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Texas House of Representatives, 1979 One of Four Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1979 One of Four Best Legislators, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, 1979 Included in the Top 10 Best Litigators in Dallas, Texas by D Magazine 2001
Professional Associations and Memberships: Mesquite Bar Association Treaserer, 1977; Secretary 1979; Vice President 1979; President 1980 Dallas Rockwall County Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member State Bar of Texas Member Southern Trial Lawyers Association Member College of the State Bar Member American Board of Trial Advocates Member Dallas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors Southern Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors Million Dollar Advocates Forum Board of Directors
Birth Information: 1948
