Ronald Evan Lyons
About Ronald
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 48 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Law Firm for Trusts and Estates Law, U.S. News and World Report
2012
Top Lawyers, CEO Magazine
2010
Board of Directors, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
1996
President, Make a Wish Foundation Mid-Atlantic
1989
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1977
Law Review - Senior Editor, Washington College of Law
1976
Presidential Clemency Board, President Gerald Ford
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Shareholder, McMillan Metro, PC
1996 - 2003
Partner, Hoffman & Lyons, P.C.
1987 - 1996
Partner, Hoffman, Apel & Lyons, P.C.
1978 - 1978
Presidency Clemency Board Appointed by President Gerald Ford, The White House
1977 - 1977
Law Clerk to Honorable Chief Judge Ralph. G. Shure, Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit
1977 - 1986
Partner, Wakely, Greenfeig & Metro, P.C.
Associations
1986 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationCommercial Law Section
1985 - Present
Maryland State BarEstates and Trusts Committee
1978 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2010 - 2013
Rebuilding Together Montgomery CountyBoard of Directors
1987 - 2010
Make-A-Wish FoundationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
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Education
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BS - Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
Publications
2018
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Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How do I ensure my power of attorney and similar documents are actually honored?
16 Apr 2019
Should I form an LLC for my virtual business in my home state or Wyoming/Deleware/Nevada?
23 May 2016