Colleen has represented a wide assortment of public and private companies. However, the primary focus of her practice involves the representation of small- and medium-sized entities concerning matters ranging from entity selection, formation and structuring to counseling regarding ongoing operational and governance matters. She has a broad-based transactional practice with particular emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, commercial contracts and commercial lending. In addition, she frequently has acted as local counsel in multi-jurisdictional transactions and provides legal advice to foreign companies with respect to their business affiliates in the United States.
Colleen Lyons
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Manchester.
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Manchester.
Biography
Locations
Education
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1984
- New York University, M.S.
- Williams College, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Manchester (2026)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Manchester (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Special Focus:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
News & Media
Publications
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