$ 300-350 per hour
George Lester Lyon Jr.
About George
Biography
I've spent 36 years representing clients before the FCC, federal and state courts. In 2003 I joined with several other DC residents to vindicate our right to keep and bear functional firearms for self-protection. Since that time I have become deeply immersed in federal and state law regulating firearms and self-defense. I became an NRA handgun instructor and was certified by the Maryland State Police to teach concealed carry applicants in Maryland.
In 2008 the United States Supreme Court vindicated our rights in the landmark DC v. Heller case. I then joined with several other DC residents to sue DC for the right to carry a firearm for personal protection. In July of 2014 the Federal District Court enjoined DC's prohibition on carrying firearms for personal protection. That case led to the first issuance of concealed carry licenses in DC since 1976. I was one of the first persons certified by the District of Columbia Police Department to teach concealed carry applicants and have taught approximately one-half of the persons who have been granted carry licenses in the District.
In May of 2015, I joined the law firm of Bergstrom & Taylor to continue to advocate for the rights of gun owners.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 46 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of George Lester Lyon Jr.
1929 Biltmore St NW, Washington, DC, 20009-1509
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George Lester Lyon Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with George Lyon on a number of client issues from start-up companies to litigation. I have found him thoughtful and hard-working. He knows the law and knows how to persuasively argue the law in court. I high recommend George Lyon."
"George Lyons is a pillar of the firearms community. I am familiar with his work and endorse him for any and all firearms related litigation."
"George Lyon offers clients a tremendous breadth of knowledge and skills, and he handles a great variety of legal matters. I have observed him tackle complex matters, and I have admired the care and attention he devotes to small cases as well. George always focuses on the client's best interests to reduce their exposure to possible losses. I give George Lyon my strongest endorsement."
Matthew Bergstrom
Trusts lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, Bergstrom & Taylor
2008 - Present
Of Counsel, Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered
2008 - 2010
Compliance Director, Purple Communications, Inc.
1986 - 2008
Partner, Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered
1983 - 1986
Associate, McKenna, Wilkinson & Kittner
1979 - 1983
Associate, Putbrese & Hunsaker
Associations
2013 - Present
Community Association for Firearms EducationPresident DC Chapter
Education
1979
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Virginia
BA
Speaking Engagements
2014
Debate
Firearm Carry in the District of Columbia
Publications
1979
Laverne Law Journal
Ethical Obligations of Defense Counsel in the Juvenile Court
Languages
English
Activity
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