Daniel C. Lyon

Partner

About Daniel

Daniel provides passionate, comprehensive legal directionā€”taking each clientā€™s unique situation into consideration. He practices in the areas of employment and family law with a focus in litigation. Daniel also practices criminal law, ranging from impaired driving to drug-related offenses.

While at Elon University School of Law, he served as Student Bar Association President and a member of the Public Interest Law Society. Prior to joining EMP Law, Daniel served as an assistant public defender with the Mecklenburg County Public Defenderā€™s office. He currently serves as chapter editor of the Sixth edition of the North Carolina Prima Facie Torts Manual.

Areas of Practice

  • Employment Law
  • Family Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Criminal Defense

Credentials

  • North Carolina Bar
  • Elon University School of Law, J.D.
  • Elon University, B.A.

Memberships

  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association ā€“ Mecklenburg County Family Law Section, Mecklenburg County Criminal Law ā€“ Vice Chair 2014

Awards/Recognition

  • 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff