About Lyons Law
Lyons Law is a dynamic and diverse general practice firm based out of Washington County seeking to transform the way society looks at the legal profession. The traditional law firm is tried and trusted, but the world continues to change and evolve and law firms should seek to do the same. We aim to provide the same intelligent and reliable service to our clients while also adapting and expanding with the world around us.
About Lyons Law
Leigh Lyons, Esq. is a 2010 graduate of Duquesne University School of Law where she excelled in family law, contracts, property, and received the C.A.L.I. Award for Sports & Entertainment Law. Leigh grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and is a 2003 graduate of Upper St. Clair High School. She went on to study English at Virginia Tech
(Go Hokies!)
and graduated in 2007. She returned "home" to attend Duquesne Law and began practicing law thereafter.
Our Staff
Leigh Lyons
Owner
Leigh now resides in Washington County with her K-9 legal intern, Mia, a long-haired German Shepherd. She was a youth basketball coach for Trinity SD for seven years and enjoys supporting local athletics. She now is well on her way to her dream of becoming a pro pickleball player for the Senior Tour.
Leigh was honored to be chosen as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by multiple accredited institutions in 2019 and 2023. Leigh was awarded the 2022 Washington County Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award by the Washington County Bar Association for her work with underprivileged clients and her annual free wills for Veterans on Veterans Day. Lyons Law was also selected as a Top 5 Law Firm in the Observer Reporter's annual "Best of the Best" for 2023 and 2024. Leigh is also a published author and enjoys continuing her writing career.
Josephine Johnson, Esq.
Of Counsel
Jozie joins the team at Lyons Law in a capacity of Of Counsel. Lyons Law is excited to have such an experienced and respected attorney working with us. Jozie brings with her decades of knowledge and experience in the family law realm. Jozie focuses primarily on family law matters and will continue to do so in her capacity at Lyons Law.
Josephine L. Johnson is a 1980 graduate of Chatham College. In 1983, Ms. Johnson received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Duquesne University School of Law. Attorney Johnson was admitted to practice before the State Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in 1983. She is currently a member and past President of the Washington County Bar Association, founding the Past Chairman of the Washington County Family Law Rules Committee and Past President and founding member of the Washington County Family Law Section and the Pennsylvania Bar Association and its Family Law Section.
Attorney Johnson served on the Executive Board, as President, of the Mental Health Association and on the Board of CASA, Inc. She also helped found and served as the President and Secretary of the Washington County Family Law Section.
In order to assist clients with alternate dispute resolution, Attorney Johnson has been trained in the practice of collaborative law and mediation.
Attorney Johnson primarily practices in Washington County and deals with family law issues.
