providing Country law services
with grit and passion.
Melissa J. Lyon, P.C. delivers cost-effective results with tenacity for every client by considering and advising on options based upon the specifics of each unique case. Our clients deserve superior legal services - grit and passion are essential to Melissa J. Lyon, P.C.
Founded after years of experience,
Melissa J. Lyon, P.C. was established with the intention of providing high quality law services with a commitment to client service. With her background in the energy sector, Melissa is skilled at assisting clients with multi-faceted business transaction issues, complex contractual disputes and negotiations, as well as oil and gas and real estate matters.
the woman behind MJL
Meet Melissa
Melissa graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2008. Before earning her juris doctorate degree, she attended the University of Wyoming to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a Pre-Law concentration. Since beginning her career 15 years ago, Melissa has delivered exceptional results to clients in Colorado and Wyoming. Melissa has been licensed to practice law in Wyoming since 2008 and in Colorado since 2013.
Her passion for law and helping others goes beyond the office, founding the University of Wyoming Alumni Association Denver Law Network and contributing to the Salt Creek Energy Excellence Scholarship for the University of Wyoming College of Law, Melissa is a proud University of Wyoming alum. Melissa also serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Wyoming Art Museum.
Work Experience
2018-2020 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2014-2018 Fox Rothschild LLP
2012-2014 Burleson LLP
2010-2012 Murdock Law Firm PC
2008-2010 Clark D. Stith & Associates
The outcome of each legal case depends upon many factors, including the facts of the case, and no attorney can guarantee a positive result in any particular case.
The materials contained on this website are designed to enable you to learn more about the services that Melissa J. Lyon, P.C. offers to its clients. These materials do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising, solicitation or guarantee. Your use of this website does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be viewed as an offer to perform legal services in any jurisdiction other than those in which Melissa J. Lyon is licensed to practice. Please do not send Melissa J. Lyon, P.C. any information concerning potential legal representation until you have obtained express authorization to send that information.
FEATURED IN:
Articles, blog and speaking engagements
BLOGS
Energy Law Today Blog author, 2014-2018
Rocky Mountain Energy Essentials Blog author, 2018-2020
ARTICLES
“Business Friendly: Wyoming Establishes Chancery Court,” The Energy Law Advisor, Institute for Energy Law, Volume 13, No. 4, November 2019
Lyon, Melissa J., “Ethical Considerations For ENR Attorneys,” Wyoming Lawyer, Vol. 40, No. 6, December 2017
“One Stop Shopping for Nationwide Well Information? The New National Oil & Gas Gateway,” General Counsel News, October 2017
“Success: What Habit Do You Wish You Never Started?,” Cordell Parvin Blog, August 2017
Lyon, Melissa J., “Liability After Assignment Now Applies To Surface Rights,” Law360 (January 8, 2016)
AWARDS
NATIONAL LAW REVIEW’S 2019 GO-TO THOUGHT LEADER IN ENERGY AWARD
SELECTED AS ONE OF THE “TOP WOMEN IN ENERGY” BY THE DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL (2015, 2016, 2018)
NOMINATED FOR THE DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL’S OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS (2015)
NOMINATED FOR THE DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL’S “40 UNDER 40” (2015 AND 2016)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Advanced oil and gas law class guest speaker, university of wyoming college of law, april 2019
"Asked and Answered: A Panel Discussion and Tips for Young Lawyers," Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference, September 2017
"Oil and Gas Contract Pitfalls that Can Lead to Litigation," Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference, September 2017
Agricultural Law Class Guest Speaker, University of Wyoming, 2015-2018
