About Christopher
Christopher J. Simmons: Experienced Trial Lawyer in Dallas, Texas
As a founding partner of Lyons & Simmons, Christopher J. Simmons focuses his practice on representing clients in complex civil litigation involving wrongful death, catastrophic personal injuries, product liability, complex business disputes, construction defects, and professional liability. He has developed a reputation as a tireless trial lawyer who combines a creative, 'outside the box' approach with an unwavering commitment to fighting for his clients.
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Personal Injuries
- Product Liability
- Complex Business Disputes
- Construction Defects
- Professional Liability
Awards & Recognitions
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021:
- Fifth largest verdict in Texas as reported by TopVerdict.com, 2023.
- Dallas' Best Lawyers Under 40 Award for multiple years.
- National Law Journal 'Trailblazer' award for outstanding client representation (2021).
- Up and Coming Top 100, Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, multiple years.
- Texas Lawyer Professional Excellence Awards for exemplary work in civil litigation (2018).
Educations & Credentials
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Southern Methodist University (20XX)
- J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law (Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 20XX)
Bar Admissions & Affiliations
Affiliations:
- Dallas Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
- National Trial Lawyers (member)
Current Affiliation
Firms:
- Lyons & Simmons, founding partner since 20XX
Languages
Languages:
- English (primary)
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2022-2025
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, 2020-2025
- Second largest verdict in Texas as reported by TopVerdict.com, 2023
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2019-2023
- National Law Journal “Trailblazer” award, 2021
- Up and Coming Top 100, Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2017-2021
- Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine, 2018-2020
- Rising Stars, Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2014-2021
- On the Rise, Texas Lawyer Professional Excellence Awards, 2018
- Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Outstanding Committee Chair Award, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2013
- Top Verdicts, Top Texas Verdicts List, 2012