Grant Lyons
Overview
Grant Lyons is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and now lives in Lakeland, Florida with his family. He received his undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University and the University of Miami School of Law for his Juris Doctorate.
He's been a member of the Florida Bar since 2013, admitted to practice law and proudly serving the state of Florida since then.
Early in his legal career, Grant worked for government agencies including the Florida Department of Children & Families, Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, and Ministry of Justice for the Republic of Rwanda.
More recently, he's been in private practice focusing on personal injury and family law. He takes a lot of pride in his work and getting outstanding results for his clients.
When he's not working or volunteering, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his wife and dog, and watching sports (especially college football).
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Family Mediation
- Consumer Law
- Powers of Attorney
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Business/Corporate Law
- Property Loss & Damage
- Debt Collections & Defense
- Contracts & Leases
- DUI & Traffic
Awards
- Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award for the Tenth Judicial Circuit (2024)
- Florida Rural Legal Services annual awards for outstanding pro bono contributions in family law (2022-2024)
- Adjunct Faculty Scholarship (2013)
- Jessup Regional Moot Court Competition, 4th place (2013)
- Dean’s Certificate of Achievement (2012)
- HOPE Public Interest Fellowship in Rwanda (2012)
- Dean’s List (2006-2007)
- Piant Memorial Scholarship (2006)
Publications
- Law of 30/8/2018 determining offences and penalties in general. Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda, published September 27, 2018.
- Law of 28/8/2016 governing persons and family. Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda, published September 12, 2016.
- Separate but Equal Accountability: The Case of Omar Khadr, 3 U. MIAMI NAT’L SECURITY & ARMED CONFLICT L. REV. 125 (2013).
Education
- University of Miami School of Law (2013)
- International Moot Court (2011-2013)
- National Security & Armed Conflict Law Review (2012-2013)
- Vanderbilt University, B.A. cum laude (2007)
- Vanderbilt Visions Program, Group Leader and Instructor (2004-2007)
- Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
- Vice President (2006-2007)
- Scholarship Chair (2005-2006)