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Christopher "Chris" G. Lyons is Of Counsel with Mase Seitz Briggs. Chris practices both civil and criminal litigation with a focus on serious personal injury, white collar criminal, and sports and entertainment law. With over 30 years of trial experience in both federal and state courts, as well as various administrative bodies around the world, Chris is a dynamic litigator who has successfully tried over 100 jury trials to verdict.
A native of Boston, Chris moved to Miami in 1993 to serve as a prosecutor. Prior to joining Mase in 2014, Chris had his own boutique litigation firm where he also represented police officers in administrative hearings for the Fraternal Order of Police. Chris is known for his representation of high-profile clients including athletes, entertainers, and executives. However, he takes pride in providing the same level of advocacy and attention to each client for their case.
Chris has lived in South Florida for over three decades and splits his time between our Miami and Boca Raton offices to better serve the needs of our clients in the Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Chris is a sports enthusiast and enjoys exercising, going to live sporting events and concerts, and traveling. Chris is an active supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and loves spending time with his two daughters, Lindy and Grace.
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“Chris not only saved my career but my life. He took the lead and effectively managed the many complexities of my criminal and civil cases and with the NFL.”
Former NFL Player, Donte Stallworth in interview on Chris Lyons
“Chris not only saved my career but my life. He took the lead and effectively managed the many complexities of my criminal and civil cases and with the NFL. Chris is not only a trusted advisor but a close friend and part of my family.”
Former NFL player Donte Stallworth said in an interview to the DBR about Attorney Christopher Lyons
“When my career as a professional tennis player was in jeopardy last year in Australia, Chris' savvy advice and representation . . . helped me get reinstated and back playing much earlier than expected.”
Wayne Odesnik, former ATP tennis player, on Chris' counsel during his ITF anti-doping case in London, England
New England School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Winner of Mock Trial Competition - Best Oral Advocate
Book Award in Evidence
Providence College, B.S.
Division I Tennis Player
University of Miami - Graduate School of Communication
Pursuing M.A. in Journalism
Professional Associations & Memberships
Sports Lawyers Association
Dade County Bar Association
League of Prosecutors
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Miami Chapter
Florida Justice Assocation
Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 11th Judicial Circuit (served as chair)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
“Chris not only saved my career but my life. He took the lead and effectively managed the many complexities of my criminal and civil cases and with the NFL.”
Former NFL Player, Donte Stallworth in interview on Chris Lyons
“Chris not only saved my career but my life. He took the lead and effectively managed the many complexities of my criminal and civil cases and with the NFL. Chris is not only a trusted advisor but a close friend and part of my family.”
Former NFL player Donte Stallworth said in an interview to the DBR about Attorney Christopher Lyons
“When my career as a professional tennis player was in jeopardy last year in Australia, Chris' savvy advice and representation . . . helped me get reinstated and back playing much earlier than expected.”
Wayne Odesnik, former ATP tennis player, on Chris' counsel during his ITF anti-doping case in London, England