John Michael Lyon

4.0 (5 reviews )

New York New York United States

Banking and Finance Law Corporate Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026

212-294-6700 Website

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John Michael Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law.John Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Michael Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law.

John Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Education

University of Minnesota

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.0 / 5

5 Reviews

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 18, 2026

Always Available and Kept Me Informed Throughout

As a startup founder navigating my first major financing round, I was anxious about the legal complexities. John Michael Lyon was incredibly responsive—he answered my emails within hours, even on week...

Lakshmi Patel

Jan 18, 2026

Deep Knowledge That Secured Our IPO Success

Our company was preparing for an IPO in the securities market, and the regulatory hurdles seemed daunting. John Michael's expertise in capital markets law was immediately evident. He anticipated SEC c...

Henrik Johansson

Jan 18, 2026

Negotiated a Settlement Exceeding Our Expectations

Facing a complex corporate dispute over a merger agreement, we turned to John Michael Lyon. He meticulously analyzed the contract and identified leverage points we had overlooked. Through skilled nego...

Elena Volkov

Jan 18, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Stressful Acquisition

When my family-owned business was being acquired, the emotional toll was overwhelming. John Michael showed genuine compassion—he listened to my fears about legacy and employees, not just the legal det...

Omar Hassan

Jan 18, 2026

Utmost Professionalism in a High-Profile Financing Deal

In a multi-million dollar financing transaction with international banks, professionalism was paramount. John Michael Lyon exemplified this—his reputation among peers, as noted in his Best Lawyers rec...