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an AV-rated Preeminent business law firm based in Atlanta
Our primary focus is on serving the legal needs of small businesses and start-up companies. We provide outside general counsel services to businesses that require efficient and competent legal assistance from attorneys familiar with their industry.
As small business owners ourselves, we understand the unique challenges faced by small companies in ways that larger firms cannot. Our deep understanding of the marketplace helps us offer practical and effective legal solutions tailored to your specific business needs.
Est. 2003
Atlanta, GA
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Counsel
Our team brings years of dedicated experience in business law, ensuring you receive top-notch legal advice and representation.
Client-Centered Approach
We prioritize your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them.
Comprehensive Services
From corporate mergers and acquisitions to managing complex business contracts, we cover all your business legal needs.
Industry Insight
Our experience spans across multiple industries, providing you with insights and strategies that align with your business environment.
Meet Attorney
Glenn M. Lyon
Principal Partner
Glenn M. Lyon is a distinguished business attorney recognized for his exemplary service to small and medium-sized, privately-held businesses, and start-up companies. An AV-rated Preeminent lawyer, Glenn has earned accolades such as:
- 2020 Volunteer of the Year by the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA)
- One of Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2019 by ALM and Martindale Hubbell
- Member of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite
Areas of Proficiency
Specialties
- Mergers and acquisitions
- LLC formations and operating agreements
- Incorporations and shareholder agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
- Franchise agreements
- Commercial leases
- Beta and licensing agreements
- Employment and independent contractor agreements
- Alternate dispute resolution (mediator and arbitrator)
Before founding MacGregor Lyon, LLC, Glenn practiced commercial litigation at King & Spalding, LLP and served as general corporate counsel for Cedar Consulting Group, gaining international experience.
Education
- Emory University
- Wake Forest University (B.A., History, 1998, Dean's List)
- Mercer University School of Law (Juris Doctorate, 2002)
Professional Organizations
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta (current Vice President)
- State Bar of Georgia
- Atlanta Bar Association (former Section Chair)
- Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA) (2020 Volunteer of the Year)
- Soaring Owls Foundation (co-founder and former director)
Personal Touch
Outside of his professional life, Glenn is a (wants-to-be) avid guitar player who enjoys spending time with his family and dogs at Lake Sinclair near Milledgeville, GA. He resides in the Upper Westside area of Midtown with his wife and two sons.
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Court of Appeals of Georgia
- United States District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia
Publications / Presentations
- Dreams of Massive Sports Complex in Stonecrest Fading Fast
- Why Should I Incorporate?
- Why an Operating Agreement is Crucial for Your Business
- What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know about Business Law
- Which Business Structure is Right for You?
- Top 10 Legal Issues in Commercial Leases
- LLC vs. S-Corporations - A Tax Comparison
- Business Structures 101
- The Sale of the Small Business
- Liability and Corporate Documentation
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee - A Legal Comparison
- Where Should I Incorporate My Business?
- What Every Franchisee Needs to Know
- What are My Rights as a Commercial Landlord/Tenant?
- What is the Difference Between a Stock Sale and an Asset Sale?
Contact
MacGregor Lyon
For comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of your small business or start-up, trust MacGregor Lyon, LLC. Reach out to us for a consultation and discover how we can help your business thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.
