Geoffrey Cleveland Lyon

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Geoffrey Cleveland Lyon

3.5
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 39 years

Wrongful termination Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment

3605 Long Beach Blvd, Ste 311, Long Beach, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Geoffrey

Biography

$50+ Million Recovered. 95+% Success Rate. 30+ Years Experience. Designated "SuperLawyer": Top 5% in Employment Law. Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. No Recovery--No Fee. Free Consult. Call or Email now, before time to sue runs out.

Wrongful Termination -- Sexual Harassment Show your employer it's not above the law - protect co-workers Suing Fortune 500 for 25+ years Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney - "SuperLawyer" Top 5% in Employment Law -- $50+ Million Recovered 95% Success Rate Call or Email Now

Termination a few months after: -- taking medical leave -- opposing harassment or discrimination -- complaining about any unlawful activity Is often illegal Your damages continue to accrue at your rate of pay and ongoing anxiety $50+ Million Won 30+ Years Exp. Call Now

Let us put your harasser in their place - educate your employer - and help you protect your co-workers. 25+ years suing Fortune 500 companies and harassers. $50+ Million Recovered We interview you, request your employment documents, and largely handle things from there, so you can heal.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Wrongful Termination 50%

Termination often illegal if after you: -- take medical leave -- complain about harassment or discrimination -- complain about any unlawful activity Call now for a free consult 1,000+ suits filed 95+% Success $50+ Million Recovered

25 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Employment and Labor 30%

Termination often illegal if after you: -- took medical leave -- complained about harassment or discrimination -- complained about any unlawful activity Call now for a free consult $50+ Million Won 95+% Success Rate

25 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Sexual Harassment 20%

You may have a harassment claim: - Sexual remarks, innuendos or images - Unwanted touching - Requests for dates after "No" Call Now - No Recovery - No Fee Show employer it's not above the law - protect others 30+ Years / 1,000+ cases 95+% Success

25 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Membership Lapsed

No misconduct found

Location

Geoffrey Lyon

3605 Long Beach Blvd, Ste 311, Long Beach, CA, 90807

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Geoffrey Cleveland Lyon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | 1 star

Posted by Geovanna | June 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Corruption Needed Help

Attorney Geoffrey Lyon got my case just to have fun. He was informed by my ex~employer, the LAUSD, that I did not have knowledge regarding legal matters so he just had fun making me believe that he was helping me with a Civil Case. He missed deadlines, changed the complaint in favor of my employer, a...sked people to call me and fake information, and allow another attorneys to alter the depositions. Attorney Lyon knew that my employer terminated me because I have disabilities and they made me work as a completely disable person. My injuries were not documented by my employer and the claims filed in WCAB were false. My ex-employer and the WC Appeals Board could do this, “Abuse of power.” He knew all the horrible things that my employer did to me but he did not care. I do not have knowledge regarding legal matters but I do not play games with people as he did with his actors/assistants. No government entity helps me because there is to many important people involved. Conflict of interest. I close the Civil Case as I was guided and I filed a complaint. I was able to understand what they did to me when I called the FBI and some assistants from DIR. This is my story with Attorney G Lyon.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional

They decided to take our case at start of the year. Didn't receive any updates after 6 months. After several call attempts, we find they forgot to send out the papers cancelling their agreement to represent 2 months within our case. Reasons were not clear during the investigation. Proceed with ...caution if value your time. Not very professional.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Employment & Labor

landed a settlement, but not satisfied

my questions were dodged and not answered which was frustrating maybe they did not believe in my case as much anymore and it also took 2 years or so reach a settlement. my request for a the script of my deposition was met with hesitation, as if I was pulling teeth. i am thankful for their of...fice for taking my case on, but i would not go back if i need an employment attorney in the future.

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Geoffrey Cleveland Lyon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mazen Khatib

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Geoff is a very experienced attorney with a great depth of knowledge in employment law. He is a vigorous litigator and accomplished trial attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael Carlin

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Geoff fights for his clients and prioritizes getting the resolution that is in the client's best interests."

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Nicholas Gurney

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"Geoff is a brilliant lawyer and litigator. His understanding of the law is astonishing. I would recommend Geoff to anyone who needs powerful representation."

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Ernest Napier

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Friend

"Geoff is one of the hardest working attorney's I've ever seen. I think anyone who is fighting the uphill battle against an employer should have someone who works as hard as Geoff."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

SuperLawyer - Top 5% of California Employment Lawyers, Thomson West Publishing

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing and Lead Trial Attorney, Lyon Law PC

2000 - 2004

Small Claims Court Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court

1989 - 1992

Litigation Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

1988 - 1989

Litigation Associate, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison

1987 - 1988

Judicial Law Clerk, United States Court Of Appeals, 11th Circuit, Judge Joseph W. Hatchett

1986 - 1986

Legal Writing Instructor, LSU Law School

1985 - 1986

Judicial Law Clerk, Idaho Supreme Court for Justice Robert S. Huntley

1984 - 1985

Judicial Extern, Minnesota Court Of Appeals

1979 - 1980

Flight Instructor, Jenny Beachcraft

1977 - 1978

Flight Instructor, Executive Flyers

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1998 - Present

Long Beach Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Burbank Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

California State Bar

Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Plaintiff-Employee v. Hernandez

$768,000 jury verdict, fees and costs for sexual harassment and wrongful termination

Plaintiff-Employee v. Contractor for Large Oil Refinery Project

$500,000 for whistleblower retaliation

Plaintiff-Employee v. Cal. State San Bernardino

$1.3 million jury verdict, fees & costs for wrongful termination in retaliation for opposing race discrimination

Plaintiff-Employee v. County of Los Angeles

$1 million jury verdict, fees, costs and interest for whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination

Plaintiff-Employee v. Heavy Equipment Contractor

$860,000 jury verdict, punitive damages, fees and costs for race harassment and constructive wrongful termination

Plaintiff-Employee v. Restaurant

$1.4 million jury verdict, punitive damages, fees, costs and interest

Plaintiff-Employee v. Bank

$1 million

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Education

1985

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Massachusetts

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

1979

Northeastern University

A.S. - Associates Degree in Aviation Technology

Speaking Engagements

1998

Press Conference

Civil Rights; Excessive Force; Wrongful Death

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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